TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On January 8, Bowie-based Legend Bank announced the appointment of Ricky Taylor as Wichita Falls branch president/senior vice president and Colton Sheffield as vice president/commercial lender in North Richland Hills. Taylor has been in the financial industry for more than 20 years, specializing in agriculture, commercial real estate, small business, equipment and construction loan needs. … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has announced that Joel Jackson is now senior executive vice president, chief lending officer and regional chair of the bank’s Southeast region. Jackson has more than 23 years of experience with a focus on commercial banking. He started his career in East Texas, working his way through various leadership positions at community banks … Read more
Bank of Texas has announced two new hires to serve private wealth banking customers in the Fort Worth office. Their role will focus on building new client relationships and maintaining strong relationships with high-net-worth clients and businesses in and around Tarrant County. Greg Irwin joins the bank with more than 20 years of banking experience … Read more
Dallas-based Comerica Bank will host its 10th annual North Texas Prom Dress Drive during the month of February at seven participating banking centers in the Dallas area. Donations will benefit local teens served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County, Dallas CASA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, who otherwise may not … Read more
On January 20, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) announced the appointment of three new members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council, as well as two reappointments. With the addition of a seat dedicated to advising on tribal housing, the council now consists of 14 representatives from state, community and nonprofit organizations … Read more
Danny Butler, president and CEO of San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank, recently announced the addition of two commercial bankers to its San Antonio and New Braunfels teams. They will develop loan and deposit relationships with small- to middle-market companies and associations, managing the loan process, credit underwriting, documentation and portfolio management. Oscar Tijerina has joined the … Read more
Farmers Branch-based TIB NA announced several officer promotions following its monthly board meeting held January 8. Dawn Velekei, executive vice president, was appointed as an advisory director to TIB’s board of directors. She serves as the bank’s chief financial officer and joined TIB in 2016. Lyle Russell was promoted to president of TIB Consulting Solutions, … Read more
Frisco-based Texas Republic Bank announced a new hire and a promotion early in the new year. Charlie Titus has been promoted to assistant vice president/treasury services manager. With four years of banking experience and one year of service at Texas Republic Bank, “he is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients. Charlie’s commitment to excellence … Read more
G. Paul Davidson has joined Woodville-based Citizens State Bank to serve as senior vice president/commercial lending in the bank’s Valley Ranch location. He brings to his new position 20 years of banking experience in the areas of commercial and SBA lending. After earning his BS degree from Texas A&M University, Davidson received an MBA degree … Read more
Jacob Cavazos, senior vice president/community reinvestment manager at San Antonio-based Broadway Bank, has been named one of 12 national recipients of the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) 2024 “Emerging Leader Award.” This annual program honors rising bank leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to excellence, innovation and service to their industry and communities. “This year’s ABA Emerging … Read more