TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Members of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) are gathering in San Antonio this week, April 23–25, for the organization’s 140th Annual Convention. With the theme of “¡Viva! Los Banqueros,” the group has a full slate of education sessions, featured speakers, exhibits and networking opportunities to make the event enlightening, entertaining and fruitful. Special events at … Read more
Forbes has released its 16th annual list of “America’s Best Banks,” with numerous companies headquartered in Texas making the cut. Of the 100 banks on the list, seven are based in the Lone Star State. Here are the Texas-based 2025 “America’s Best Banks” (the numbers indicate the bank’s ranking on Forbes’ list of U.S. banks): … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Lisa Bowman has joined its Dallas lending team as vice president/commercial loan officer. She will be based at the North Dallas location at 18111 Preston Rd., Ste. 450. “Lisa has a strong background in commercial lending and a real passion for helping businesses succeed,” says Brent Raindl, chair of the … Read more
In late March, USA Today and Energage released its fifth annual list of America’s Top Workplaces, which includes several Texas-based banks. A nationwide competition open to organizations with 150 employees or more, Top Workplaces recognizes companies that foster exceptional work cultures. Winners are determined by confidential surveys conducted by Energage, a human resources research and … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has opened its newest loan production office in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. Located in City Center at 201 Main St., the new office marks a strategic expansion of the bank’s North Texas footprint. The office will be led by Corey Doyle, director of commercial real estate, who brings more than … Read more
Seguin-based First Commercial Bank NA has hired James Long to serve as executive vice president/chief operating officer. He will oversee daily operations, enhance banking services and support the bank’s mission. The new hire was announced by Mark Long, president and CEO. James Long began his career at First State Bank as an intern in 2000 while … Read more
Alex Aparicio has joined McAllen-based Rio Bank as vice president/trust officer. He is a licensed attorney in Texas with experience in wills, trusts, estates and business law. He has extensive experience helping navigate complex situations and finding the right solutions for his clients. Aparicio earned his JD degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law … Read more
Ozona Bank has welcomed Ethan Myers, vice president/commercial lender, to its team. He has 12 years of banking experience. Myers will serve Central Texas customers based out of the bank’s San Antonio branch. Myers is a graduate of the University of Houston–Victoria with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business. Established in 1905, Ozona Bank operates … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Jerrod Dawson has joined the Private Bank at PlainsCapital as senior vice president/manager of investment strategies and portfolio management. He will office at the bank’s Hilltop Plaza location at 6565 Hillcrest Ave. in Dallas. “[Jerrod’s] depth of experience in investment strategy and portfolio management will be a valuable asset to our … Read more
Paul Davidson has joined San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank to serve as chief banking officer. With more than 40 years of experience in the banking industry, he specializes in developing and implementing sales and growth strategies that create transformative opportunities. Prior to joining Texas Partners Bank, Davidson was regional chair and Houston market president at … Read more