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Wren Promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer at SouthStar Bank

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Moulton-based SouthStar Bank has promoted Curtis Wren to executive vice president/chief credit officer, having previously served as senior vice president/chief credit officer. He is responsible for the credit administration group and administration and maintenance of the bank’s lending, appraisal and evaluation, and environmental policies, as well as the adherence to them in analyzing, underwriting and … Read more

Western Heritage Bank Promotes Corona to Co-BSA Officer 

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Las Cruces, New Mexico-based Western Heritage Bank has promoted Darlene Corona to co-Bank Secrecy Act officer. A Las Cruces resident for 20 years, she has worked in the banking industry for more than seven years. Prior to this promotion, she served Western Heritage Bank as BSA/AML specialist. Corona also held positions at other financial institutions, … Read more

The First National Bank of Bastrop Hires Browning as COO, Names Kana Chief Human Resources Officer

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On March 28, The First National Bank of Bastrop welcomed a new chief operating officer to its executive team and announced the creation of a chief human resources officer position on the executive team. Chase Browning has joined the bank as the chief operating officer and will report to Chase Anderson, the newly named successor … Read more

De Leon Named President, Littlewood Promoted to Chair at TFNB

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On April 5, McGregor-based TFNB and Mike Beard, chair of the bank’s holding company, announced the promotions of two longtime executive officers. Christy De Leon—currently executive vice president and chief financial officer—has been named president and CFO, and David Littlewood—currently president and CEO—was promoted to chair and CEO. These positions are held at both the … Read more

Texas Security Bank Names Keith President, Britton CFO and COO

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On March 28, Dallas-based Texas Security Bank announced changes to its leadership team. Drew Keith, the bank’s former chief financial officer and chief operating officer, has been promoted to president. Jamie Britton will step into the CFO and COO roles. As one of the co-founders of Texas Security Bank, Keith has extensive experience in both … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Taps Hinton to Succeed Hamilton as President in Weatherford

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On March 15, Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Senior Vice President John Hinton has been promoted to president of its Weatherford branch at 1001 Santa Fe Dr., succeeding Pat Hamilton who will transition to president emeritus. “Pat’s more than 16 years of service to PlainsCapital Bank have made a difference in our clients’ lives and … Read more

Origin Bank Promotes Price to Chief Human Resources Officer

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Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has promoted Ashlea Price to the role of chief human resources officer/executive vice president. She has served the organization for more than 14 years in various roles, including director of human resources operations and strategy and human resources services director. She steps into this new position following the retirement of Linda … Read more

 VeraBank Welcomes Nofi as Senior Vice President 

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Henderson-based VeraBank recently welcomed Cameron Nofi to serve as senior vice president at the bank’s new downtown Austin location. He has oversight and responsibility for financial planning analysis and asset/liability monitoring and reporting. Nofi has more than a decade of experience in banking, with a focus on accounting and finance for both public and private … Read more

North Dallas Bank & Trust Appoints Rushing Director of Community Engagement, Expands ‘NDBT Cares’ Community Service Efforts

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North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. (NDBT) is expanding its community service efforts with an increased focus on NDBT Cares, its primary service organization. In conjunction with the new direction, Lisa Rushing, a 19-year banking professional, has been promoted to director of community engagement and will lead the emphasis on elevating the overall impact of … Read more

Texas National Bank Promotes Crain to Vice President

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Sheila Crain has been promoted to vice president at Sweetwater-based Texas National Bank. She began her community banking career when she joined Texas National Bank in 2000. During her time with the bank, she has held a variety of positions, including new account representative, lending assistant and loan officer. In her new role as vice … Read more