Bank of Texas Hires Harbuck for Private Wealth Banking in Fort Worth

Fort Worth-based Bank of Texas, a subsidiary of Tulsa, Oklahoma-based BOK Financial, has hired Keller Harbuck to serve as private wealth banker. He is responsible for building relationships with high-net-worth clients and businesses, overseeing relationships that include deposit services, lending, brokerage, investment management, trust and insurance services. Harbuck’s financial services experience includes health care, real estate, … Read more

Piland Joins Western Bank to Head New Mortgage Division

Lubbock-based Western Bank has named Allyn Piland executive vice president and president of the bank’s new mortgage division. She brings 18 years of market expertise to her new role, having served markets across Texas and New Mexico. Piland began her career at PrimeWest Mortgage in the servicing department. In 2005, upon graduating from Texas Tech … Read more

Kruppa Joins Texas Regional Bank as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has hired Jacque Kruppa to serve as senior executive vice president and chief legal officer. In 2010, she played a major role in helping a group of South Texas investors purchase a bank charter from Falfurrias State Bank that would become Texas Regional Bank. She continued to advise Texas Regional Bank … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Hires Ta and Bernhardt as Market Presidents

Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has announced the hiring of two new market presidents in the Houston region. Lisa Ta has been hired to serve as senior vice president/Southwest Houston market president. Her specialties include commercial lending, treasury management solutions, foreign exchange and commercial card programs. Prior to joining Texas Regional Bank, she was a senior … Read more

Segura Joins Dallas Capital Bank as Banking Center Manager

Dallas Capital Bank recently announced the hiring of Rudy Segura to serve as vice president/banking center manager. He will oversee banking center staff and operations while developing current and prospective client relationships. Segura will report to Kristi Reynoso, director of operations. Segura brings 25 years of banking experience to the new role, previously serving in … Read more

Sanchez Hired by Hillcrest Bank as Business Banking Community Leader

Provo, Utah-based Hillcrest Bank has hired Marie H. Sanchez to serve as senior vice president/business banking community leader in Austin. A third-generation Austin native, she brings 38 years of banking experience to her new position. Prior to joining Hillcrest Bank, Sanchez was a relationship manager at Texas Capital Bank. She has also worked at Austin … Read more

Oklahoma-based First United Bank Names Rodman Dallas Market President

On October 3, Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced that Rick Rodman will serve as Dallas market president. He has more than 30 years of experience in the middle-market and business banking segments. Most recently he served as managing director/head of business banking for a regional bank in Texas. He has also worked for larger … Read more

Michael Named President and CEO of First Texas Bank Georgetown

The board of directors of First Texas Bank Georgetown has announced the hiring of Alexis Michael as president and chief executive officer. She comes to the bank with more than 20 years of community banking experience, serving the past 19 years in the Central Texas market. Throughout her career, Michael has received recognition for her … Read more

Texas Department of Banking Names Garcia Chief Information Officer

On September 25, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced the appointment of Jesse H. Garcia Jr. as the chief information officer at the Texas Department of Banking, effective October 1. He will be responsible for the daily operations and future technological advancement plans of the department’s information technology division. Garcia brings to the department … Read more

First Financial Bankshares Names Jurado Chief Audit Executive

On September 22, First Financial Bankshares, the financial holding company of Abilene-based First Financial Bank, announced the appointment of Javier Jurado to serve as executive vice president and chief audit executive. He will oversee and execute internal audit planning and reporting, and report directly to the audit committee. Jurado brings more than 19 years of … Read more