TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On February 23, Texas Gulf Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Texas Gulf Bank NA, announced the appointment of Steve Thompson as president and chief executive officer of the bank. He will focus on accelerating the bank’s growth across its core footprint in Harris, Galveston and Brazoria counties. Thompson succeeds James F. Brown Jr., who … Read more
Bowie-based Legend Bank has announced two promotions of bankers serving North Richland Hills, Tarrant County and surrounding communities. Jason McMahon has been promoted to senior vice president/branch president of the North Richland Hills location and Addy Cook has been promoted to assistant vice president/commercial lender, expanding the bank’s commercial lending presence in North Richland Hills … Read more
Tye Jones has been promoted to president of Woodville-based Citizens State Bank. He has more than 15 years of banking experience and joined Citizens State Bank in 2022 as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In addition to his role as president, Jones will continue to serve as chief operating officer. He will also … Read more
On February 5, Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) announced the promotion of Chris Cronin to president. Cronin, who has been with ANBTX for more than 37 years, most recently served as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer. Robert Hulsey will continue to lead the bank and serve as chief executive officer … Read more
Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank has announced the promotion of Andrew Donaldson from vice president/loan officer to vice president/credit administration officer. He began his banking career with Texas Republic Bank as a part-time employee while attending Texas A&M University and joined the bank full-time after graduating. In addition, the company announced that Meagan Maxcy has joined … Read more
Houston-based Amegy Bank announced the promotion of three long-standing leaders—Adam Traweek, Amanda Erebia and Ray Smaistrla—to executive vice president. Adam Traweek was promoted to commercial lending manager/executive vice president, overseeing the Southwest commercial banking team. He joined the bank 19 years ago and has held several leadership roles, including co-sponsor of the banker development program … Read more
On January 5, Sweetwater-based Texas National Bank announced that Slade Cupps has been named senior vice president/Tuscola market president. He succeeds Joel Terry, who retired in 2024 after more than 20 years serving the Tuscola community. A native of Tuscola, Slade is a true hometown banker who brings a decade of community banking experience and a deep understanding … Read more
On January 27, the boards of First Financial Bankshares Inc. and Abilene-based First Financial Bank announced the promotion of David Bailey to CEO of both entities. The position was previously held by F. Scott Dueser, who will continue to serve as executive chairman of both boards. “David has been with the company for more than … Read more
In the new year, San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank announced key executive promotions upon the retirement of Danny Butler, the bank’s longtime president and CEO, who retired at the end of 2025. Butler retired after 26 years of service at Jefferson Bank and nearly 50 years in the banking industry. Under his leadership, the bank expanded … Read more
On January 2, Investar Holding Corp., the holding company of Investar Bank NA, announced the completion of its acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Wichita Falls-based First National Bank. An agreement relating to the acquisition was announced last July. The acquisition became effective as of January 1. As of December 31, … Read more