TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Hillary Bryand has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as vice president and mortgage loan originator in the bank’s Tyler Grande location. She most recently served as senior mortgage lender and branch manager for Cardinal Financial. Bryand has worked in the financial services industry for 20 years, garnering experience in customer service, … Read more
Carey Stewart, who has served as chief financial officer of Brownwood-based TexasBank for the past 32 years, retired at the end of 2022. Stewart and his wife, Kim, plan to relocate to Lubbock to spend more time as “Boss” and “Lolli” to their four grandchildren. “To say that TexasBank would not be in the position … Read more
As part of its strategic expansion into North Texas, San Antonio-based Broadway Bank has hired Scott Cortez to serve as Dallas market president. He will oversee commercial real estate and middle-market services in the metroplex, as well as a growing team of financial experts. Cortez brings more than 30 years of banking experience managing commercial … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank recently announced two new hires for its banking offices in Temple and Longview. Patrick Carney has joined the bank as vice president/commercial lending at the Temple branch. He previously served at BancorpSouth Bank for seven years, three as a commercial lender. He chose VeraBank because of its atmosphere and inviting environment. “Patrick has … Read more
C.K. Lee, president and chief operating officer at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based InterBank, has hired Chris Corcia to serve as chief financial officer at the bank’s financial center in Fort Worth. Corcia will lead the accounting, financial reporting, funds management, strategic financial planning and analysis, and will chair the bank’s asset/liability committee. Corcia joins InterBank after … Read more
Robert Smith has joined Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank as executive vice president/head of technology, media and telecom. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in debt capital formation, public offerings, recapitalizations, international/cross border and strategic advisory assignments to his new role. Prior to joining Texas Capital Bank, Smith served as managing director at PNC Bank … Read more
On November 29, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas announced the appointment of Emily Greenwald as senior vice president responsible for banking supervision and regulation, as well as credit, risk and reserves management. Her appointment is effective January 1, 2023. Greenwald has spent 17 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, where she currently … Read more
Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has hired Jack Patton as senior vice president/commercial loan officer at the bank’s Denton-South location. He rejoins the bank with experience in commercial lending and a passion for community. “Jack brings valuable knowledge and energy for our customers and community that aligns well with our purpose to inspire and empower … Read more
On November 1, Dallas-based NexBank announced that it has appointed Scott Studenko market president for Dallas/Fort Worth. He will be responsible for business development for corporate and commercial banking throughout the region, focusing on commercial real estate lending in the metroplex and other major markets in Texas. With more than two decades of experience, Studenko comes … Read more
Greg Garland, president and CEO of Lubbock-based FirstBank & Trust, announced the recent hiring of Dawn Little as vice president/commercial lender. Little will lead the team at FirstBank & Trust in the Tahoka market. She will office at the branch at 1910 Lockwood Street. Born and raised in West Texas, Little began her career in … Read more