TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On September 30, United Way of Greater Houston announced that Julie Young Sudduth, executive vice president and regional president for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based PNC Bank in Houston, has been named chair of the 2025–26 annual community campaign, a major fundraising effort that supports a wide range of community services helping neighbors find their pathway to financial … Read more
Abilene-based First Financial Trust , a division of First Financial Bank, has appointed R. Mark Davidovich executive vice president and leader of its Fort Worth market. With a career spanning wealth management, real estate and public affairs, he brings an abundance of experience and leadership to the team. “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to … Read more
Southside Bancshares Inc. and its subsidiary, Tyler-based Southside Bank, have announced the upcoming retirement of Lee Gibson as chief executive officer, effective December 31, 2025. He will continue to serve as a director of the company and bank. Succeeding him as CEO is Keith Donahoe, current president of the company and bank, who has more … Read more
On August 26, San Antonio-based Broadway Bank announced a comprehensive leadership realignment “designed to strengthen the organization’s operational foundation and enhance responsiveness to evolving client needs.” The strategic restructuring includes key promotions and expanded leadership roles. The bank announced the addition of two new executive vice presidents to its leadership team: Chris Fausto has been … Read more
Jeff Samples, president of Laredo-based IBC Bank Houston, has been promoted to chairman and CEO in Houston. With more than 40 years of banking experience, he currently oversees the commercial banking department, which has more than $1.5 billion in funded loans, and is personally responsible for a loan portfolio of over $1 billion in loan … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that it has hired Hudson Marshall as executive vice president/commercial banking and public finance. He will lead the continued growth of the bank’s commercial middle-market business in Dallas and oversee its public finance strategy. He will work closely with HilltopSecurities, PlainsCapital’s sister company, to provide tailored capital solutions for governmental, institutional … Read more
On July 17, John E. Grist, president and CEO of Snyder-based West Texas State Bank, announced that the board of directors has appointed Justin Rosson as market president in Snyder. Rosson is a native of Snyder and a graduate of Lubbock Christian University. Grist also announced that Toby J. Latham has been promoted to senior … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Randy Robinson to serve as Denton market president. With more than 40 years of experience in financial services, he will lead the bank’s strategic growth and community engagement efforts in the Denton market. “Randy brings a deep understanding of the Denton market, a great track record of building strong teams … Read more
East Texas Financial Corp., the bank holding company for Kilgore-based Citizens Bank, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Texas National Bancorporation Inc., the bank holding company for Jacksonville-based Texas National Bank. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Upon closing, East Texas Financial Corp. will operate as a … Read more
On July 21, San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank announced the upcoming retirement of Danny Butler, the bank’s longtime president and CEO, effective December 31, 2025. Mitch Walker will succeed Butler as chief executive officer and Reagan Winslow will assume the role of president, both effective January 1, 2026. “[Our] leadership begins at the top, with a … Read more