TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



American Momentum Bank Introduces Energy Finance Division

College Station-based American Momentum Bank has launched a formal Energy Finance Division, expanding its commitment to serving companies across Texas’ energy sector and building on the bank’s existing relationships in the industry. American Momentum Bank has long served customers in the sector, particularly upstream oil and gas companies and energy service businesses. “Energy continues to … Read more

Charter Bank Appoints Oilfield Service Professional to Board of Directors

Corpus Christi-based Charter Bank has announced the appointment of John Jalufka to its board of directors. He has more than 50 years of experience in the oilfield service industry, designing and building high-pressure pumps, chemical blenders, coiled tubing units, laydown units and well-flowing equipment. Jalufka has successfully built and sold multiple companies in the Corpus … Read more

Community National Bank Announces Officer Promotions and Market Presidents

In mid-March, Midland-based Community National Bank announced numerous officer promotions and market president appointments. Sterling Swack has been named the Lubbock market president, bringing with him more than 14 years of banking experience. He has been a member of the Community National Bank team since 2017, most recently serving as Odessa market president, where he … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Osborn as Senior Oil and Gas Property Manager

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently hired Bill Osborn to serve as assistant vice president/senior oil and gas property manager for the Private Bank at PlainsCapital. Based in the bank’s Fort Worth office at 3707 Camp Bowie Blvd., he will manage a portfolio of select oil and gas assets for clients across Texas. Osborn brings more than … Read more