TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
In April, Henderson-based VeraBank announced a new commercial banker in Conroe, as well as a new wealth management team member. Billy Brannon has joined the bank as senior vice president/commercial banker at its Conroe location. He was born and raised in Conroe and is excited to return home to support the area where his roots … Read more
On March 2, Dallas-based T Bank NA announced the opening of a new Houston branch and the appointment of veteran banker Chris Morris to serve as chief lending officer and a member of the bank’s board of directors. T Bank also announced the appointment of Houston businessman John Leggett to its board. “While we operate … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has named Ann Margaret Herrmann senior vice president and Tomball/Cypress market president. She will lead the bank’s market strategy and business development efforts in Tomball, Cypress and the greater Northwest Houston area. Herrmann’s appointment comes as Texas Regional Bank continues its strategic expansion in Houston. It recently opened a new branch in … Read more
Dallas-based Harmony Bank has hired Kendra Gouge to serve as senior vice president/ commercial loan officer at the bank’s Midlothian branch. With more than 20 years of experience, her expertise in managing diverse loan portfolios spans commercial and industrial, SBA and commercial real estate projects. Prior to joining Harmony Bank, Gouge was vice president of … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Dan Leonard for its commercial banking team. He will serve as senior vice president/commercial banker and office at the downtown Austin location. He has more than 22 years of experience serving the Austin business community. His responsibilities include commercial lending and deposit services, while also collaborating with commercial customers to deliver … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank announced the addition of William “Billy” Brannon as senior vice president and commercial banker at the College Station location. He joins the bank with extensive experience in various sectors of commercial banking, including homebuilder finance, land acquisition, development lending and SBA lending. VeraBank will be expanding its presence in College Station with the … Read more
Wallis-based Wallis Bank is opening a new full-service branch in Sugar Land, Texas, anticipated for the third quarter of 2024. The branch will offer comprehensive banking services, state-of-the-art facilities, community engagement and an experienced team. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication of growth that Wallis Bank has instilled,” says Aziz Rahim, Sugar Land area … Read more
College Station-based American Momentum Bank is expanding its presence in Texas by hiring experienced SBA lending professional Jesse Bro to serve as senior vice president/SBA business development officer III. The hire comes as the community bank continues the national expansion of its Tampa, Florida-based SBA lending division. “Jesse has close to 15 years of SBA … Read more