TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
In June, San Antonio-based Vantage Bank announced the appointment of Alejandro “Alex” Martinez as its new Brownsville market president. With more than 24 years of experience in commercial banking, sales and marketing—including 22 years serving Cameron County—he will lead the bank’s efforts throughout the Brownsville region. Martinez holds a bachelor’s degree in international marketing from … Read more
Arlene Carroll has joined the leadership team at San Antonio-based Vantage Bank to serve as executive vice president and El Paso market president. A native El Pasoan with family roots spanning more than 100 years in the area, she began her banking journey as a part-time teller while earning her degree at the University of … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University 2026 summer session wrapped up June 5 with a commencement ceremony for SWGSB Class LXVII at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., president and CEO of SWGSB, delivered the commencement address to more than 350 guests celebrating 82 graduates from … Read more
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas Capital Bank. Dallas Capital Bank, with $1.2 billion in assets, provides entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals with elevated banking service. Since its founding, the bank has grown under the leadership … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Ryan Branigan senior vice president/relationship manager, enhancing the bank’s commercial banking capabilities in Austin and Central Texas. Branigan brings more than 20 years of banking experience serving privately held businesses and their owners. His background encompasses commercial banking, credit, treasury management and liquidity strategy, with extensive experience advising middle-market companies … Read more
Kenneth Kuntschik, regional director of the San Antonio office for the Texas Department of Banking, is retiring with more than 22 years of service with the agency. His retirement will be effective August 31. “Kenneth has served for almost 37 years as a banking regulator,” notes Charles G. Cooper, commissioner. “He has been a valuable … Read more
San Antonio-based Broadway Bank has once again partnered with Caritas of Austin for the third annual “Beat the Heat” donation drive, helping protect individuals experiencing homelessness from extreme summer temperatures. The campaign is being held June 1–15 and invites communities to donate essential items that provide relief during the hottest months of the year. Every donation … Read more
Gulfport, Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney Bank has announced several commercial banking leadership promotions as part of its continued growth strategy across Texas and Louisiana. The appointments underscore the bank’s continued investment in Texas and its strategy to grow alongside the region’s business community. Hancock Whitney currently operates 18 branches in the Lone Star State. Chris Mosteller … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Daniel Voigt as senior vice president and relationship manager. He brings nearly two decades of experience serving middle-market companies with financing, capital planning and strategic advice. Based at Susser Bank’s Dallas headquarters at Old Parkland East Campus, Voigt will focus on expanding relationships with privately held businesses and entrepreneurs across … Read more
Joey Myers has rejoined Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank to serve as senior vice president/senior relationship manager. He is based at the bank’s location at The Star in Frisco. Myers brings more than 19 years of banking experience, with a strong background in commercial lending and portfolio management in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He previously served as … Read more