TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Bank chairman Carl T. Cecil has announced four promotions at Paris-based Liberty National Bank approved by the board of directors. “Each one of these individuals has demonstrated the ability and willingness to accept additional responsibilities and provide exceptional customer service,” Cecil says. Chase Coleman has earned the title of chief lending and credit officer. he will … Read more
Greg Garland, president and CEO of Lubbock-based FirstBank & Trust Texas, has announced several recent promotions at the bank and PrimeWest Mortgage, a division of FirstBank & Trust. “Our employees continue to surpass our expectations year after year and it is my privilege to announce the promotion of this dedicated group of individuals,” Garland says. … Read more
Farmers Branch-based TIB, the nation’s largest bankers’ bank, announced that Jessica Englert has been promoted to senior vice president. She serves as TIB’s dedicated relationship officer for Georgia, providing solutions for the community bankers throughout that region. She joined TIB in 2016 and is a graduate of the University of West Georgia, with a degree in … Read more
North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. has promoted nine professionals from a variety of disciplines within the company. “We are proud of the commitment to excellence our professionals convey to our customers in everything they do,” says Larry Miller, president and CEO. “These promotions are a clear reflection of our goal to reward those within our … Read more
Larry Allen, CEO and chairman of the board at Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, announced the following promotions at the end of 2021. “These promotions reflect the outstanding staff we have at Peoples Bank,” Allen says. “Each one of these individuals goes above and beyond and we are fortunate to have them on our team.” Dawn Ambrose … Read more
Moulton-based SouthStar Bank recently announced several promotions. Larry D. Weisinger was promoted to branch executive at the bank’s Bee Cave location. With nearly two decades in banking, he previously served as senior vice president of lending. He will continue specializing in mortgage loans, including traditional home loans, portfolio loans and construction financing. Weisinger is a … Read more
In 2021, San Antonio-based Broadway Bank celebrated 80 years of service to customers and communities in South Central Texas. In 2022, the bank is launching an effort to identify and enter a new market in Texas to expand its expertise and strengths to new business opportunities—particularly in commercial real estate lending. To prepare for strategic … Read more
Ozona-based Ozona Bank recently announced promotions at several of its locations. Kathy Gold has been promoted from assistant vice president to vice president, BSA/OFAC officer. She has been with the bank for 23 years, having started as a part-time teller and serving in various positions during her tenure. Prior to her banking career, Gold majored … Read more
Louis Soliz has been promoted to senior vice president and cashier at Sweetwater-based Texas National Bank. He has more than 15 years of community bank operations experience and has been with Texas National Bank since November 2020. Soliz was hired in anticipation of the retirement of the bank’s longtime cashier, Brenda Stirl. “Louis has already … Read more
Numerous promotions and new hires were recently announced at Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust. Jennifer Harper has been promoted to senior vice president/commercial lender. She has been in the banking industry for more than 25 years and has served in a variety of roles with Texas Bank and Trust since 1998, currently as a commercial … Read more