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Ozona Bank Welcomes Villarreal as San Antonio Market President, Aguilar for Business Banking

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Ozona Bank has announced the appointment of Marc Villarreal as San Antonio market president. With nearly two decades of banking experience, he has built his career around helping businesses, entrepreneurs and families achieve their financial goals through relationship-driven banking. Since beginning his banking career in 2007, Villarreal has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor, … Read more

Ozona Bank Welcomes Adams as Commercial Lender

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Ozona Bank is welcoming Todd Adams to its commercial lending team. He brings more than 25 years of banking, credit and regulatory experience to serve businesses across Texas. Adams joins Ozona Bank after serving as a commercial loan officer at Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, where he managed a robust commercial loan portfolio, including commercial and … Read more

Ozona Bank Appoints Forsythe to Board of Directors

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On March 23, Ozona Bank announced the appointment of Tommy Forsythe to serve on the boards of both Ozona Bank and its parent company, ONB Bancshares Inc. Forsythe, who currently serves as president of Ozona Bank, brings extensive banking experience, strategic leadership and a deep commitment to the communities the bank serves. Forsythe joined Ozona … Read more

First Bank Texas Appoints Seasoned Abilene Community Banker to Board of Directors

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Weatherford-based First Bank Texas has announced the appointment of Stan Lambert to its board of directors. He brings more than 35 years of experience in community banking, having served in executive leadership roles across Texas, including as president of banks in Abilene, Ennis and Ozona. Lambert currently serves as state representative for Texas House District 71 … Read more

Ozona Bank Names Kruse Chief Lending Officer

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On March 23, Ozona Bank announced the promotion of Lance Kruse to chief lending officer. He has been a member of the Ozona Bank team for more than 10 years, during which he has demonstrated strong lending expertise, leadership and a commitment to serving customers and communities across the bank’s footprint. His contributions have played a … Read more

Forsythe Joins Ozona Bank as President

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Ozona Bank has announced a leadership transition as Kelly Barclay assumes the role of chief executive officer to focus on steering the bank’s long-term vision and growth strategy. Joining the bank as its new president is Tommy Forsythe, a seasoned leader in community banking with more than 30 years of industry experience. He will also serve … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Announces 2025 Cornerstone and LiFE Award Winners

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On April 2, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 19 recipients of its 2025 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in its commitment to community engagement and financial education across Texas. “These awards celebrate the banks … Read more

Myers Joins Ozona Bank’s Commercial Lending Team

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Ozona Bank has welcomed Ethan Myers, vice president/commercial lender, to its team. He has 12 years of banking experience. Myers will serve Central Texas customers based out of the bank’s San Antonio branch. Myers is a graduate of the University of Houston–Victoria with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business. Established in 1905, Ozona Bank operates … Read more

Oliver Joins Ozona Bank as Executive Vice President and Senior Commercial Lender

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Ozona-based Ozona Bank has hired James Oliver to serve as executive vice president/senior commercial lender. He has served on the bank’s board of directors since 2010 and for the past two years as chairman of the board, until October 2023. Oliver has many years of experience in various banking roles all over Texas. He has … Read more

Ozona Bank Announces Promotions in Wimberley, San Antonio and Ozona

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Ozona Bank has announced several promotions in the new year. Raul Pina has been promoted to vice president/credit analyst II and offices out of Ozona Bank’s San Antonio branch. He has been with the bank since 2020. Pina has 22 years of banking experience, with 14 years focused on commercial credit. Stacy Guzman (no photograph … Read more