July 28–August 3, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB and the FRBD report that Producer Acquisition Corp., based in Beaumont, has applied to become a bank holding company by acquiring Powell State Bank, based in Powell. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by BOKF NA, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish a branch at 4306 … Read more

July 21–July 27, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Oakwood Bank, based in Dallas, has applied to merge into b1BANK, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Name Changes The TDB reports that it has approved an application by First State Bank, based in Abilene, to change its name to Avana Bank. Branches The TDB reports that Frost Bank, … Read more

July 14–July 20, 2024

Branches The TDB reports that Veritex Community Bank, based in Dallas, has established a branch at 4660 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land. The TDB reports that it has approved an application by Frost Bank, based in San Antonio, to establish a branch at 8111 N. FM 620 in Austin. The TDB reports that Susser Bank, … Read more

July 7–July 13, 2024

Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to establish a branch at 14309 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. N in Houston. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch … Read more

June 30–July 6, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that First Texas Bank, based in Georgetown, has applied to merge with First Texas Bank, based in Killeen. Name Changes The TDB reports that First State Bank, based in Abilene, has applied to change its name to Avana Bank. Home Office Relocations The TDB reports that Susser Bank, based … Read more

USAA Names Wallace Chief Audit Executive and Seybold Chief Financial Officer

On July 24, San Antonio-based USAA announced that Jeff Wallace , who currently serves as chief financial officer, will become the company’s new chief audit executive. Brett Seybold, senior vice president and senior financial officer for USAA’s property and casualty business, will replace Wallace as CFO. “As we transform the association to meet our members’ … Read more

Mowen Joins Rio Bank as Trust Investment Officer in San Antonio

Corey M. Mowen CFP, DPT, MS, has joined McAllen-based Rio Bank as vice president and trust investment officer in the San Antonio region. He has been involved with business management for more than 10 years, with the past five years focused on wealth management. Mowen holds a BS degree from Texas Tech University, a Doctor … Read more

Ramirez Joins American Bank’s Treasury Management Team in San Antonio

Corpus Christi-based American Bank has announced the hiring of Diego Ramirez to serve as treasury management sales officer for the bank’s San Antonio, Austin and Houston markets. He will office at the San Antonio 281 location. Making the announcement was Cassandra Wiggins, director of treasury management. Ramirez joins American Bank after spending the past nine … Read more

June 23–29, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida, has applied to acquire Independent Bank, dba Independent Financial, based in McKinney. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to establish the following branches: 110 S. Wayside Dr. … Read more

Jett Joins Amegy Bank–Central Texas as Executive Vice President, Commercial and Corporate Banking

Amegy Bank–Central Texas has hired Clay Jett to serve as executive vice president of commercial and corporate banking. He will lead a team engaged in business development and relationship management strategies serving middle-market and large corporate companies located across the greater San Antonio and Austin markets. “As we continue to expand across Central Texas, we … Read more