TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that Sunflower Bank National Association, based in Denver, Colorado, has applied to acquire Pioneer Bank SSB, based in Austin. The TDB reports that First United Bank, based in Dimmitt, has applied to acquire First Bank and Trust of Childress, based in Childress. Corporate Title Change The OCC reports that TIB The Independent … Read more
Conversions The TDB reports that Ozona National Bank, based in Ozona, has converted to a Texas state-chartered bank under the name Ozona Bank. Home Office Relocation The TDB reports that Susser Bank has applied to relocate its home office from 500 Harwood in Bedford to 100 Crescent Ct., Ste. 575, in Dallas. Branches The OCC reports that Commercial … Read more
Midland-based FirstCapital Bank of Texas has hired Reed Claybrook to serve as senior vice president/senior relationship manager at the bank’s Midland downtown location. He joins FirstCapital Bank of Texas with more than eight years of experience in the banking industry, specializing in commercial, energy and private-client banking. Originally from Refugio, Claybrook received his bachelor’s degree … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Roscoe State Bank, based in Roscoe, has applied to merge with Cornerstone Home Lending, based in Houston, under the name Cornerstone Capital Bank SSB. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by First National Bank of Aspermont, based in Aspermont, to purchase a branch from Vista Bank, based … Read more
Midland-based West Texas National Bank recently completed interior renovations on its Odessa banking office—ahead of schedule and despite weather setbacks, no less. NewGround, a St. Louis, Missouri-based architecture, design and project management firm, was selected to redesign and rebuild the 8,000-square-foot branded retail space. The newly remodeled interior features an open-concept floor plan. Each branch … Read more
Midland-based FirstCapital Bank of Texas recently promoted Bethany Etheredge to Midland market president. She most recently served the bank as a private banker. Etheredge has more than 12 years of bank industry experience and joined FirstCapital Bank of Texas in 2012. Etheredge holds a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from Oklahoma State University. She also attended … Read more
Midland-based FirstCapital Bank of Texas has hired Trey Saldana to serve as Lubbock market president overseeing the bank’s Lubbock market. Originally from Lubbock, Saldana has 17 years of banking experience and specializes in commercial lending and real estate. Additionally, he is actively involved with the Chamber of Commerce, Lubbock Home Builders Association and Rotary Club. … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that Wells Fargo Bank National Association, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has established a branch at 5440 El Dorado Blvd. in Houston. The OCC reports that Bank of America National Association, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has applied to establish a branch at 2726 E. Berry St. in Fort Worth. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Happy State Bank, based in Happy, has completed its acquisition of First National Bank of Tahoka, based in Tahoka.
Home Office The TDB reports that it has approved an application by WestStar Bank, based in El Paso, to relocate its home office from 500 N. Mesa in El Paso to 601 N. Mesa in El Paso. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Austin Bank National Association, based in Jacksonville, … Read more