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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

Mayrant Named Woodforest National Bank Chief Executive Officer

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On July 16, The Woodlands-based Woodforest National Bank announced the appointment of Julie V. Mayrant as chief executive officer. A banking executive with more than 30 years of experience at the bank, she has played a defining role in its growth, operational excellence and customer-focused culture. Most recently, Mayrant served as president and chief community … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Hires Six, Promotes Six Across North and East Texas Locations

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Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced six new hires and six promotions across its North and East Texas markets. The new hires include: Charlie Bogan, regional executive vice president/private banking relationship manager at the bank’s Preston Financial Center in Dallas. He has more than 20 years of experience in banking, specializing in private banking, credit … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Welcomes New Officer in Fort Worth

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Kyle Paschal has joined Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust’s lending division as a banking officer and portfolio manager in the bank’s Fort Worth office. Paschal has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years. He has served community banks throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, working in roles across retail banking, loan administration, … Read more

Texas Capital Announces Leadership Appointments

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On April 23, Dallas-based Texas Capital announced several executive leadership appointments that, according to the bank, “are designed to scale the firm’s clearly differentiated platform in its next phase of growth.” Jeff Hood has been appointed managing director/chief human resources officer. He joins Texas Capital from Citizens Financial Group with more than 25 years of … Read more

Llano National Bank Welcomes Hill as Assistant Branch Manager in Buchanan Dam

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Llano National Bank announced that Ashley Hill has joined the team as assistant branch manager at the bank’s Buchanan Dam location. She brings valuable experience in retail banking and customer relationship management, most recently serving as a financial center manager at First United Bank. She launched her banking career at First United Bank in 2018 as … Read more

Louisiana’s Home Bank Opens New Full-Service Banking Center in Tomball

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On March 16, Lafayette, Louisiana-based Home Bank opened its newest full-service banking center in Tomball. Located at 27702 Tomball Pkwy., the new branch marks Home Bank’s sixth location in the Greater Houston area, joining existing centers in River Oaks, Sugar Land, Friendswood, Webster and Pasadena. Following a six-month renovation, the existing building has been transformed into a … Read more

Texas First Bank Appoints Nine New Advisory Directors

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On February 18, Texas City-based Texas First Bank announced the appointment of nine senior executives to its advisory board of directors. These new advisory directors bring deep expertise and regional ties from across key operational areas, including technology, risk management, retail banking and lending. The advisory directors will provide strategic guidance to the Texas First … Read more

Louisiana-based Origin Bank Opens New Texas Location in Sugar Land 

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Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has opened its new location in Sugar Land, located at 2245 Texas Dr., Ste. 180, near the intersection of Interstate 69 and Hwy. 6. This marks the ninth Origin Bank location in the Houston region. Longtime banker Daniel Samuel leads the retail team that can support customers in English, Telugu and Tamil. … Read more

Walker Named CEO, Winslow Promoted to President at Jefferson Bank

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In the new year, San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank announced key executive promotions upon the retirement of Danny Butler, the bank’s longtime president and CEO, who retired at the end of 2025. Butler retired after 26 years of service at Jefferson Bank and nearly 50 years in the banking industry. Under his leadership, the bank expanded … Read more