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Susser Bank Strengthens Dallas Commercial Banking Team with Appointment of Voigt

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Daniel Voigt as senior vice president and relationship manager. He brings nearly two decades of experience serving middle-market companies with financing, capital planning and strategic advice. Based at Susser Bank’s Dallas headquarters at Old Parkland East Campus, Voigt will focus on expanding relationships with privately held businesses and entrepreneurs across … Read more

Arkansas-based Simmons Bank Taps Recer to Lead C&I Strategy in Texas and Other Markets

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On June 9, Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Simmons Bank announced that Jim Recer has joined the bank as executive vice president/commercial regional executive. He will lead the bank’s commercial and industrial banking strategy across Texas, Nashville, Kansas City and St. Louis, with a focus on expanding the bank’s middle-market commercial business and strengthening its presence in … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Myers as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager in Frisco

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Joey Myers has rejoined Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank to serve as senior vice president/senior relationship manager. He is based at the bank’s location at The Star in Frisco. Myers brings more than 19 years of banking experience, with a strong background in commercial lending and portfolio management in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He previously served as … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Six, Promotes Six Across North and East Texas Locations

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Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced six new hires and six promotions across its North and East Texas markets. The new hires include: Charlie Bogan, regional executive vice president/private banking relationship manager at the bank’s Preston Financial Center in Dallas. He has more than 20 years of experience in banking, specializing in private banking, credit … Read more

Worthington Bank Welcomes Harbuck to Commercial Banking Team in Fort Worth

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On May 27, Arlington-based Worthington Bank announced the addition of Keller Harbuck as vice president of commercial banking at the bank’s Main Street office in Fort Worth. He began his career in multifamily lending, financing new construction projects before transitioning into private wealth management. He excels in structuring lending solutions and developing strategic partnerships with … Read more

Susser Bank Taps Collins for Relationship Management in Fort Worth

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Logon Collins to serve as senior vice president/relationship manager, strengthening the bank’s growing commercial banking presence in Fort Worth. He will focus on developing commercial relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses and real estate investors across the market. Collins brings extensive experience in commercial banking with a strong … Read more

North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank Appoints Stringer to Lead Dallas Market

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In April, Raleigh, North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank announced that Chris Stringer has been named area executive for the Dallas/Fort Worth market. A Texas native, he has nearly 30 years of experience serving clients across the metroplex. First Citizens Bank operates nine locations in Texas and employs approximately 200 associates in the North Texas region. … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Hires Ehrlich to Lead Kerrville Market

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Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has appointed James Ehrlich market president in Kerrville. He brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking, private banking and trust, and commercial real estate. His background includes building and managing multi-million-dollar commercial loan portfolios and overseeing $160 million in private banking and trust assets. That experience is enhanced by decades … Read more

Clear Fork Bank Names Arnold President and CEO

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On May 21, Albany-based Clear Fork Bank announced the appointment of James Arnold as the bank’s next president and chief executive officer. Tim Cooper will continue serving in a leadership role supporting the transition. Under Cooper’s leadership, Clear Fork Bank experienced historic growth, surpassing $1 billion in assets while expanding its presence and impact in … Read more

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Names Barrio Regional Executive for El Paso

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has tapped Arturo Barrio to serve as vice president and regional executive for El Paso. He will focus on building relationships with local businesses and community groups to gain greater insight into the surrounding economy, which includes West Texas and southern New Mexico. As regional executive for the only … Read more