TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



Michael and Noyce Named Regional Executives at SouthStar Bank

Moulton-based SouthStar Bank announced that Alexis Michael and Ryan Noyce have been named regional executives of the bank’s urban north and urban south regions. The announcement was made by Brent Gibbs, executive vice president and chief lending officer. Michael has been with SouthStar Bank since 2018, starting as branch executive of the Leander branch and … Read more

SouthStar Bank Promotes Garza to Branch Executive in Georgetown

Moulton-based SouthStar Bank recently announced that it has promoted Jesica Garza to vice president of lending/branch executive at the Georgetown branch. She has been with SouthStar Bank for three years as a portfolio lender, specializing in land and construction financing. She has multiple years of prior experience in mortgage lending. As a certified mortgage planning … Read more

Wren Retires from SouthStar Bank After Four Decades in Banking

Curtis Wren, executive vice president and chief credit officer at Moulton-based SouthStar Bank, retired recently after serving for four decades in banking and finance. His retirement was announced by David Kapavik, president and CEO. Wren has been with SouthStar Bank since 2014, overseeing the credit administration group, as well as the administration and maintenance of … Read more

Wren Promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer at SouthStar Bank

Moulton-based SouthStar Bank has promoted Curtis Wren to executive vice president/chief credit officer, having previously served as senior vice president/chief credit officer. He is responsible for the credit administration group and administration and maintenance of the bank’s lending, appraisal and evaluation, and environmental policies, as well as the adherence to them in analyzing, underwriting and … Read more

SouthStar Bank Promotes Weisinger, Harris and Gallagher

Moulton-based SouthStar Bank recently announced several promotions. Larry D. Weisinger was promoted to branch executive at the bank’s Bee Cave location. With nearly two decades in banking, he previously served as senior vice president of lending. He will continue specializing in mortgage loans, including traditional home loans, portfolio loans and construction financing. Weisinger is a … Read more

SouthStar Bank to Acquire Kerrville Branch of Kansas-based Community First National Bank

Moulton-based SouthStar Bank announced an agreement to purchase a branch in Kerrville from Manhattan, Kansas-based Community First National Bank. Pending final approval, the sale is scheduled to close on August 27. After the purchase, SouthStar Bank plans to continue operations at the Kerrville branch and retain current staff to streamline the transition and maintain continuity. … Read more

SouthStar Bank Celebrates a Century of Service

SouthStar Bank celebrated a century in business on October 21 in Moulton, featuring live music and barbecue. “Starting from humble beginnings as The Farmers and Merchants Bank, we have grown not only in numbers, but also in talent, services and communities,” says David R. Kapavik, president and CEO. “SouthStar Bank has remained true to its … Read more