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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

Plano Texas

Sanderson Appointed Chief Transformation Officer at First United Bank

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Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank has appointed Justin Sanderson to serve as chief transformation officer. Officing in Plano, he will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on growth, innovation and customer experience. Sanderson will focus on aligning strategy and technology. He will work across business lines to drive initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen engagement … Read more

Susser Bank Expands Technology Banking Team in Austin with Hall’s Appointment

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Christopher Hall as director of technology banking, based in the bank’s Austin office. In this role, he will lead the technology banking team and partner with high-growth technology companies to provide strategic capital solutions and advisory support. “Texas is a dynamic center for innovation, home to rapidly scaling technology companies, … Read more

Susser Bank’s Parent Company Redomiciles from Maryland to Texas

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Susser Banc Holdings Corp., the parent company of Dallas-based Susser Bank, announced that it has redomiciled from Maryland to Texas. The move formally aligns the company’s corporate governance with its Texas-based banking franchise, client base and long-term growth strategy. The redomicile does not change the company’s leadership, strategy or daily operations. “Our family began doing … Read more

Krouse Joins Susser Bank as San Antonio Market President

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Jerret Krouse as San Antonio market president. He previously held senior leadership roles guiding business banking and middle-market teams for which he was instrumental in expanding client coverage, strengthening performance and enhancing the overall client experience. He also led market-facing initiatives focused on community engagement and building strategic partnerships. Krouse … Read more

Dennison Joins Susser Bank as Executive Director of Strategic Growth and Corporate Partnerships  

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Effie Dennison to serve as executive director of strategic growth and corporate partnerships, a new leadership role supporting the bank’s continued growth across Texas. Based at the bank’s Dallas headquarters at the Old Parkland East Campus, she will work across all of its markets statewide. “Susser Bank is at a … Read more

Susser Bank Appoints Financial Consultant and Banker Holmes to Board

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Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Hank Holmes to its board of directors. Based in Houston, he brings more than three decades of executive banking experience. Holmes most recently served as chief banking officer and president of Cadence Bank, for which he spent 13 years leading the organization. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role … Read more

North Dallas Bank and Trust Co. Appoints Real Estate Entrepreneur Plummer to Board

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Dallas-based NDBT (North Dallas Bank and Trust Co.) has appointed Casey Plummer, founder of real estate investment and construction firm Plummer Development Co., to its board of directors. He was elected to the board during the company’s monthly meeting in December and officially joined on January 1, 2026. Plummer founded Plummer Development Co. in 2013. … Read more

Community Bankers Honor BCC’s Smith with Prestigious Chairman’s Award

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The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored Kathy Smith with the IBAT Chairman’s Award. She is the founder and principal of BCC (Bank Compensation Consulting), a Plano-based bank-owned life insurance consulting firm serving banks nationwide. IBAT’s 2024–25 Chair Tracy Harris, chief strategic planning and project officer at Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank, presented the … Read more

Arkansas-based Bank OZK Continues Texas Expansion in Houston, Austin and Colleyville

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Little Rock, Arkansas-based Bank OZK is ramping up its presence in Texas, recently unveiling new branch locations across major metro areas. According to the Arkansas Business Journal, Bank OZK is accelerating its footprint in Texas and Georgia, announcing plans for new branch openings in both states as part of its broader growth strategy. Earlier this … Read more

Susser Bank Relocates Headquarters to Old Parkland in Dallas

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On July 7, Dallas-based Susser Bank relocated its Dallas office and official headquarters to the Resolute Tower on the historic Old Parkland campus. The new full-service office is located at 4020 Maple Ave., Ste. 150, in Dallas. Located just off Maple Ave. with direct access to the Dallas North Tollway, the new office enhances accessibility for … Read more