PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Chambers as Senior Wealth Administrator

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently announced that Shelly Shults Chambers has joined The Private Bank at PlainsCapital as senior vice president/senior wealth administrator. She will oversee wealth management, trust and estate administration services for individuals, foundations, endowment, and organizations within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. She will office at PlainsCapital’s Fort Worth location at 3707 Camp Bowie … Read more

Texas Regional Bank Hires Colvin as Montgomery County Market President

Richard “Skip” Colvin has joined Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank as senior vice president and Montgomery County market president. He will be responsible for building up new and existing commercial banking relationships in the Montgomery County region and surrounding areas. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Colvin has worked in executive positions … Read more

Florida-based Amerant Bank Appoints Powell Head of Private Client Group in Houston

Coral Gables, Florida-based Amerant Bank has appointed Corey Frost Powell senior vice president/head of private client group. He is responsible for ensuring that the bank’s strategic vision and business objectives are met within wealth management services in the Houston market, while also providing tailored financial solutions and personalized services to high-net-worth clients. “His vast experience in … Read more

Steelman to Lead New Community Engagement Initiative at Austin Bank, French to Direct Marketing Efforts

Jeff Austin III, chairman of the board of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, recently announced that Patty Steelman has assumed the new position of community engagement officer and Rachel French has been named senior vice president and marketing director. Steelman, executive vice president, joined Austin Bank in 1999 as the bank’s first director of marketing and has … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Gonzales to Edinburg Commercial Lending Team

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has announced that Judge John Gonzales Jr. has joined its Edinburg lending group as senior vice president/commercial loan officer at the bank’s 100 W. Cano Street location. He brings more than 30 years of financial services experience, including roles in the banking, financial advisory and insurance industries, as well as local government. … Read more

Scott Joins Jefferson Bank as Senior Vice President and Mortgage Lender in Austin

Michael Scott has been hired by San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank to serve as senior vice president, mortgage lender/sales manager at the bank’s office in Austin. He will lead recruitment efforts of the bank’s growing Austin mortgage office and will be responsible for generating residential mortgages. With more than 37 years of financial services experience, Scott … Read more

Comerica Bank Promotes Jones to Senior Vice President of External Affairs

Dallas-based Comerica Bank has promoted Brandon Jones to senior vice president of external affairs. He previously served in the same role as vice president. He will report to Wendy Bridges, executive vice president of corporate responsibility. In his new role, Jones will oversee the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) community engagement function, including External affairs, … Read more

McElrath Joins the R Bank Team for Community Development and Commercial Lending

Round Rock-based R Bank has hired Charles McElrath to serve as senior vice president, community development director and commercial lender. His primary focus will be on promoting the bank’s small-business lending products and programs while also facilitating community development initiatives. Prior to joining R Bank, McElrath was vice president and regional director for commercial lending … Read more

Grubb Joins Jefferson Bank to Direct Trust Operations and Client Experience

San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank has hired Teri Grubb to serve as senior vice president and director of trust operations and client experience. She will be responsible for the oversight and integrity of trust operations. Additionally, she will oversee the client experience of Jefferson Bank Trust, working in collaboration with the division president and trust officers, … Read more

Herndon Joins First State Bank of Uvalde as Senior Vice President and Commercial/Ag Lender

Chad D. Stary, First State Bank of Uvalde president and CEO, recently announced that Bryan Herndon has been named senior vice president and commercial/ag lender. Herndon has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, but before pursuing a banking career, he worked at the Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center and … Read more