TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
Newspaper advertisements celebrate the opening of Montrose National Bank in May 1956.In 1956, Montrose National Bank in Houston opened its doors in response to the needs of an evolving metroplex. Today, both the city and the bank continue to thrive. Central Bank, as it is now known, is celebrating its 70th anniversary, making it “Houston’s … Read more
Larry Allen, area chairman of Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, and Kelly Marsh, regional manager and senior vice president for Cornerstone Home Lending, have jointly announced a promotion of Sonya Garcia to branch manager and senior mortgage loan originator for Peoples Bank Home Loan Center, a division of Cornerstone Home Lending. Garcia has more than 16 years of … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Daniel Voigt as senior vice president and relationship manager. He brings nearly two decades of experience serving middle-market companies with financing, capital planning and strategic advice. Based at Susser Bank’s Dallas headquarters at Old Parkland East Campus, Voigt will focus on expanding relationships with privately held businesses and entrepreneurs across … Read more
On June 9, Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Simmons Bank announced that Jim Recer has joined the bank as executive vice president/commercial regional executive. He will lead the bank’s commercial and industrial banking strategy across Texas, Nashville, Kansas City and St. Louis, with a focus on expanding the bank’s middle-market commercial business and strengthening its presence in … Read more
Joey Myers has rejoined Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank to serve as senior vice president/senior relationship manager. He is based at the bank’s location at The Star in Frisco. Myers brings more than 19 years of banking experience, with a strong background in commercial lending and portfolio management in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He previously served as … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced six new hires and six promotions across its North and East Texas markets. The new hires include: Charlie Bogan, regional executive vice president/private banking relationship manager at the bank’s Preston Financial Center in Dallas. He has more than 20 years of experience in banking, specializing in private banking, credit … Read more
On May 5, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 15 recipients of its 2026 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in its commitment to community engagement and financial education across Texas. “These awards celebrate the banks … Read more
On May 18, Wilmington, Delaware-based PNC Bank announced that Amy Reardon has been named market leader for commercial banking in Houston. She will lead the bank’s Houston commercial banking team, which serves companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $100 million. PNC Bank has more than 300 branches in Texas, including approximately 90 locations … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Logon Collins to serve as senior vice president/relationship manager, strengthening the bank’s growing commercial banking presence in Fort Worth. He will focus on developing commercial relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses and real estate investors across the market. Collins brings extensive experience in commercial banking with a strong … Read more
In April, Raleigh, North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank announced that Chris Stringer has been named area executive for the Dallas/Fort Worth market. A Texas native, he has nearly 30 years of experience serving clients across the metroplex. First Citizens Bank operates nine locations in Texas and employs approximately 200 associates in the North Texas region. … Read more