TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Perryton-based Interstate Bank recently announced that Shelly McCutchen has been promoted to executive vice president/head of operations and board secretary. She joined the bank 24 years ago and has worked in various positions. “Shelly’s a total team player, always willing and able to go above the call of duty and has earned the respect of … Read more
On January 5, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based The Bankers Bank, a correspondent bank serving community banks in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, announced the promotion of Troy Appling to president and CEO. He will provide leadership, direction and guidance of the holding company and subsidiaries in achieving their goals and objectives. The Bankers Bank conducted a … Read more
Addison-based Liberty Capital Bank has announced the appointment of Alan Morris as chief executive officer and Amy Pickard as chief financial officer. These leadership changes follow the retirements of former CEO Ben Cunningham and former CFO David Sprinkle from the company. “Ben Cunningham’s influence as the CEO of Liberty Capital Bank cannot be understated,” says … Read more
On December 15, Dallas-based North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. (NDBT) announced that W. Michael Shipman will retire as chairman of the board and chief executive officer on March 31, 2021. Shipman will be succeeded by the bank’s current president, Larry A. Miller, effective April 1, 2021. “It is fitting that during North Dallas Bank & Trust’s … Read more
The board of directors of Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA recently announced the promotion of Shelley Dacus to chief executive officer of the bank’s Kingwood region. She was promoted to president of the region in 2019 and now replaces Harry J. Brooks as CEO. Brooks is departing the bank at the end of the year. Dacus has more … Read more
Susie Farley has been promoted to chief operations officer and Riley Floyd has been promoted to chief credit officer at Austin-based Keystone Bank. Farley is an experienced financial services industry professional with a demonstrated history of cross-department experience. Skilled in consumer loan production operations, fraud management, full-service contact center operations, collections, audit and compliance, she is … Read more
The board of directors of Oklahoma City-based Valliance Bank has elected Alicia Wade president and chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2021. She joined Valliance Bank in 2007 and has more than 23 years of banking experience. Wade has overseen bank and branch operations, compliance, cybersecurity, physical security, marketing and information technology. Brad Swickey will … Read more
Conroe-based Spirit of Texas Bancshares Inc., the holding company for Spirit of Texas Bank SSB, recently announced that Allison S. Johnson has been appointed by the board to serve as executive vice president and chief financial officer of both the company and its wholly owned subsidiary. She has been serving as interim chief financial officer of … Read more
San Antonio-based USAA Federal Savings Bank is adding to its senior leadership team. In late October, the company announced two senior leadership additions focused on protecting members from fraud, driving technological capabilities and leveraging member data. Dave Gordon recently joined USAA Federal Savings Bank as senior vice president, chief technology and data officer, overseeing teams responsible … Read more
The board of directors of Paris-based Liberty National Bank has announced the promotion of President Carl T. Cecil to board chairman and Senior Vice President Chase Coleman to board member. Cecil will retain both the president and chairman titles. “I am humbled by the confidence the Liberty board has shown in me by promoting me to … Read more