TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Birmingham, Alabama-based Regions Bank announced that Kafi Slaughter has joined the bank to serve as area wealth leader for Regions Private Wealth Management across Houston, Austin, San Antonio and other markets in the southern half of the Lone Star State. She will report to Connie Rogers, Texas regional executive for Regions Private Wealth Management. A fifth-generation … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Effie Dennison to serve as executive director of strategic growth and corporate partnerships, a new leadership role supporting the bank’s continued growth across Texas. Based at the bank’s Dallas headquarters at the Old Parkland East Campus, she will work across all of its markets statewide. “Susser Bank is at a … Read more
On February 23, Fifth Third Bancorp, parent company of Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank, announced that Brian Enzler will serve as the North Texas region president and Scott Silvas has been named South Texas region president. Enzler and Silvas will report to group regional president Tom Partridge. Earlier this month, Fifth Third completed its acquisition of … Read more
San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank has opened its newest full-service banking center at Quarry Heights. Located at 7373 Broadway, Ste. 100, in northeast San Antonio, the new branch began serving customers on February 9 with a grand opening celebration planned for March. The 3,200-square-foot office is led by Lexie Lopez, banking services manager, and supported by … Read more
On February 2, Prosperity Bancshares Inc., the parent company of El Campo-based Prosperity Bank, announced the completion of the merger of Southwest Bancshares Inc. with and into Prosperity and the merger of Southwest’s wholly owned subsidiary, San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank, with and into Prosperity Bank. Brent Given, Texas Partners interim chairman, president and chief … Read more
On February 2, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Humble-based Third Coast Bank, announced the successful completion of its merger with Keystone Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Bee Cave-based Keystone Bank SSB. The combined company now has total assets in excess of $6 billion. With the merger complete, Third Coast Bancshares will … Read more
On January 30, the board of directors of Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., parent company of San Antonio-based Frost Bank, announced that two new directors, Marsha M. Shields and Jeff Rummel, have been elected to the board. Shields is the CEO and managing partner of McCombs Enterprises and oversees the Red McCombs family’s core businesses, including Red … Read more
In early January, the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees: Mark K. Johnson, Michael G. O’Rourke, Rogers Pope Jr., A. Ford Sasser III and Marelyn B. Shedd. These five iconic bankers will be recognized for their achievements and many contributions to their communities and the banking industry at the 13th Annual Texas … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that Greg Burleigh, CTFA, CWS, has joined The Private Bank at PlainsCapital as senior vice president/senior wealth management administrator. He will be based at the bank’s Hilltop Plaza location in Dallas. Burleigh brings nearly three decades of experience in fiduciary and wealth management services. Prior to joining PlainsCapital Bank, he served … Read more
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