TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Andrew Rodriguez has been promoted to portfolio manager and banking officer at Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co.’s Tyler Grande location. He joined the bank in 2012 and has worked in its commercial lending division as a credit analyst since 2018. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree, as well as an MBA … Read more
Dallas-based CLA, which provides wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax and consulting services to the financial services industry, among others, recently announced the promotion of Harrison Powers, CPA, to principal and Michele Cinciripino, CPA, to director. “Harrison and Michele have proven to be valuable assets to the firm, and our clients benefit from their attention to detail,” says … Read more
Cuero-based TrustTexas Bank recently promoted Jared Bittlebrun to senior vice president/loan officer. He has worked with TrustTexas Bank for seven years as vice president/loan officer. With his office based at the bank’s Sam Houston branch in Victoria, Bittlebrun specializes in agribusiness commercial lending for the Crossroads area. He holds a BS degree in agricultural economics from … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently announced that Keeton Moore has been promoted to president of its downtown Fort Worth branch at 801 Houston St. Moore joined PlainsCapital Bank in 2003 shortly after graduating from the University of Texas–Arlington with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He also received his MBA degree from the University of Texas–Arlington in … Read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently announced several executive promotions, as well as some new hires. Tim Stearns has been promoted to vice president in the banking supervision department, with responsibility for all large and regional banking organizations in the 11th Federal Reserve district. Previously, he served as assistant vice president. Stearns joined the … Read more
Dallas-based Comerica Inc. has promoted Jason Baker to Houston market president, succeeding J. Downey Bridgwater. Earlier this year, Bridgwater announced his plan to retire during the first quarter of 2021 after 24 years at Comerica and 40 years in banking. In his new role, Baker will oversee business and community development efforts in the Houston … Read more
Austin-based Farm Credit Bank of Texas CEO Larry Doyle recently announced that he is retiring after 17 years with the bank and 45 years in the Farm Credit System. Amie Pala, the bank’s current chief financial officer, will succeed Doyle on January 1, 2021. Doyle will remain CEO until December 31, 2020, to support the … Read more
Yoakum-based Yoakum National Bank recently announced the promotion of two team members. Sandra Morkovsky has been named vice president/controller. Additional duties include bank compliance and audit, and she also serves as the bank’s BSA officer. Morkovsky has worked at Yoakum National Bank since 1998, previously responsible for the bank’s non-traditional deposit office through NFA Wealth … Read more
H. Gregory Wilson, president and CEO of Paris-based Lamar National Bank, recently announced the following appointments. Alicia Baum has joined the bank as vice president/commercial lender. She will assist with Lamar National Bank’s expansion into the Plano/Frisco area. She brings 13 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisition, commercial construction, working capital lines of … Read more
H. Gregory Wilson, president and CEO of Paris-based Lamar National Bank, recently announced two key appointments. Clay Baum has been named chief information officer and will be essential in developing Lamar National Bank’s strategic technology initiatives and driving future innovation efforts. He is an experienced technology professional who has spent the past 10 years in … Read more