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Third Coast Bank Expands Corporate Banking Leadership with Lacayo’s Appointment

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On September 14, Houston-based Third Coast Bank announced the appointment of Bernardo “Bernie” Lacayo as executive vice president/head of corporate banking. He joined the bank in March. Lacayo brings more than three decades of banking and financial services experience, with a track record of building corporate and middle-market banking businesses, developing specialized lending capabilities and … Read more

Benjamin Lacy Named President of Community Bank & Trust in Waco

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The board of directors of Waco-based Community Bank & Trust announced that Benjamin “Ben” C. Lacy has been named president of the bank, effective immediately. David Lacy will remain chairman and CEO. As president, Ben Lacy will assume increased administrative and leadership responsibilities while continuing to serve as senior commercial lending officer. In his expanded … Read more

WestStar Bank Appoints Marquez Chief Commercial Banking Officer

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On September 17, WestStar Bank announced the promotion of Trish Marquez to executive vice president and chief commercial banking officer. In her new role, she will lead the bank’s commercial lending, construction lending and treasury management teams. Marquez brings more than 41 years of banking experience to the position, including extensive leadership experience in commercial … Read more

Vantage Bank Names Mounce Houston Regional President

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San Antonio-based Vantage Bank has named Tray Mounce executive vice president and Houston regional president. Mounce, who joined the bank in 2023 as executive vice president and Houston market president, has 36 years of banking experience. Before joining Vantage Bank, Mounce spent more than 10 years with Texas Capital Bank in Houston, most recently as … Read more

Wellington State Bank Names Enriquez Canyon Branch President

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Wellington-based Wellington State Bank has appointed Joel Enriquez as president of its Canyon branch. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving local families, businesses and organizations. Enriquez began his banking career with First National Bank of Paducah in 2015 as a credit analyst, which later merged with Wellington State Bank … Read more

El Paso’s WestStar Names Candia Director of Accounting

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El Paso-based WestStar has named Marcela Candia vice president/director of accounting. In her role, she oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and internal controls and works with senior leadership to support the bank’s financial objectives. Candia joined WestStar in 2022 and has more than 20 years of accounting experience across multiple industries. During her … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Appoints Willerson President of TRB Trust & Wealth Management

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Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has appointed Trey Willerson, CFA, president of TRB Trust & Wealth Management. He will continue to serve as chief investment officer, leading Texas Regional Bank’s Houston-headquartered trust and wealth division, which manages more than $4 billion in assets and serves clients throughout Texas. Willerson joined Texas Regional Bank in 2024 as … Read more

WestStar Promotes Medrano to Zaraloop Branch Manager

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El Paso-based WestStar has promoted Beny Medrano to branch manager of its Zaraloop location. He joined the bank in 2023, bringing more than nine years of experience in the financial industry. Known for his strong analytical skills and ability to build meaningful relationships, he delivers personalized financial solutions to both personal and business clients. Medrano … Read more

First Financial Bank Abilene Region Announces Leadership Transition and Executive Promotions

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The board of directors of Abilene-based First Financial Bank has announced several leadership transitions and executive promotions within its Abilene region. Following a distinguished career and 35 years of dedicated service to First Financial Bank, Marelyn Shedd has announced she will retire in December. She joined the bank as senior vice president of commercial lending … Read more

TexasBank Expands Executive Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth

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Fort Worth-based TexasBank announced several executive leadership appointments in July. Bill Wade has joined TexasBank to serve as chief operating officer, bringing extensive executive leadership experience in banking operations, technology, strategic planning, project management, process improvement and large-scale transformation initiatives. Throughout his career, he has led organizations through significant growth. As COO, Wade will oversee … Read more