TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
In partnership with the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, La Grange-based National Bank & Trust celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch in Corpus Christi with a ribbon cutting, followed by a festive reception. Chartered in 1888, National Bank & Trust is a full-service bank that has been a major contributor to the … Read more
La Grange-based National Bank & Trust announced recently that Jennifer Schattle, CIA, has been promoted to vice president/compliance officer. Scott McManus, president and CEO, made the announcement. Schattle previously served as assistant vice president/assistant compliance officer. She was promoted to compliance officer in August 2023 and to vice president in March 2024. In addition to … Read more
On May 18, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), announced the seven recipients of its 2022 Emerging Leader Awards. Each of the bankers selected was chosen by a TBA member banking institution president, CEO or chairman of the board and recognized for his or her outstanding qualities. “We are … Read more
Tracy Harris, president and CEO of La Grange-based National Bank & Trust, recently announced several promotions. Jennifer Schattle, CIA, has been promoted to assistant vice president, BSA/AML officer and assistant compliance officer. She previously served as compliance specialist. As BSA/AML officer, she is responsible for the implementation and administration of all aspects of the Bank … Read more
Tracy Harris, president and CEO of La Grange-based National Bank & Trust, recently announced that Kimberly Rhodes has been promoted to assistant controller. Rhodes previously served as operations specialist. In her new position, she will be responsible for supporting the chief financial officer with all accounting-related functions at the bank, assist with financial audits and … Read more
La Grange-based National Bank and Trust-Texas has hired David Laffee to serve as chief financial officer. He stepped into the role of CFO in April and will serve as treasurer of the bank’s holding company as well. Laffee has more than 15 years of experience as a CFO for various financial institutions ranging in size from $125 … Read more
La Grange-based National Bank & Trust–Texas recently announced that Michael Corker has been elected chairman of the board. Corker has served as a director for National Bank & Trust since 2001. He and his wife Lisa have owned Hart Land Real Estate for more than 30 years. “Michael’s experience and commitment to La Grange and … Read more