Trinity Bank Names Lombardi Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer

On April 7, Fort Worth-based Trinity Bank NA announced that Steve Lombardi has joined the executive management team as executive vice president and chief lending officer. Prior to joining Trinity Bank, Lombardi served as a managing director and head of the Fort Worth corporate banking group at Prosperity Bank. In this role, he oversaw a … Read more

El Paso’s WestStar Announces Springtime Promotions and a New Hire

El Paso-based WestStar, a leading financial institution in the Borderplex region, recently announced numerous promotions, appointments and new hires. WestStar has appointed Bill Brady chief investment officer in its wealth management division. He has more than 25 years of experience in the finance industry, including 12 years at WestStar. Brady earned a BBA degree in finance … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Bowman as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Lisa Bowman has joined its Dallas lending team as vice president/commercial loan officer. She will be based at the North Dallas location at 18111 Preston Rd., Ste. 450. “Lisa has a strong background in commercial lending and a real passion for helping businesses succeed,” says Brent Raindl, chair of the … Read more

Citizens National Bank Hires Adams for Treasury Management Expertise 

Cameron-based Citizens National Bank has hired Angela Adams to serve as senior vice president/treasury management in Round Rock. With more than 25 years of experience in relationship and community banking, she joins Citizens National Bank from First United Bank in Austin, where she served as vice president/treasury management officer after moving to Austin from Kansas … Read more

Long Joins First Commercial Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Seguin-based First Commercial Bank NA has hired James Long to serve as executive vice president/chief operating officer. He will oversee daily operations, enhance banking services and support the bank’s mission. The new hire was announced by Mark Long, president and CEO. James Long began his career at First State Bank as an intern in 2000 while … Read more

Hirschi Joins WestStar’s Executive Team as Chief Financial Officer

El Paso-based WestStar has appointed Nathan T. Hirschi to executive vice president and chief financial officer. He brings more than 30 years of experience in finance and accounting to his new post. Hirschi previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at El Paso Electric Co. and served as a partner with KPMG … Read more

Millette Joins R Bank as Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President

Round Rock-based R Bank has hired Chris Millette to serve as executive vice president/chief information officer. He will lead the bank’s information technology strategy. Millette has served as a technology leader for several community banks, driving digital transformation, cybersecurity enhancements and regulatory oversight of operational efficiency. Prior to joining R Bank, Millette was senior vice … Read more

The Cecil Family Celebrates 100 Years of Liberty National Bank

The Cecil family is celebrating a centennial milestone, marking the 100th year of their leadership and family legacy at Paris-based The Liberty National Bank. In 1925, Jim Cecil, a prominent banker from Valliant, Oklahoma, moved to Paris, Texas, at the urging of his physician, Dr. L.P. McCuistion. McCuistion’s brother, Ed McCuistion, was the president of … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Welcomes Richards as Executive Vice President and Ag Lending Specialist

Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has announced the addition of Travis Richards as executive vice president and ag lending specialist, based at the bank’s Edinburg Jackson location. With more than 30 years of experience in commercial lending and banking, Richards specializes in agribusiness, farm lending and government-backed loan programs. Richards most recently served as regional president … Read more

Attorney Aparicio Joins Rio Bank’s Trust Division

Alex Aparicio has joined McAllen-based Rio Bank as vice president/trust officer. He is a licensed attorney in Texas with experience in wills, trusts, estates and business law. He has extensive experience helping navigate complex situations and finding the right solutions for his clients. Aparicio earned his JD degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law … Read more