TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On December 15, Farmers Branch-based TIB NA announced several officer promotions at its monthly board meeting, including a new executive vice president. Dawn Velekei was promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer. She has more than 30 years of experience in banking. She launched her career as an account services specialist at a … Read more
Dallas Capital Bank recently welcomed David Brattain as senior vice president/loan operations manager. He will report to Kristi Reynoso, executive vice president/director of operations. “We are excited to add his extensive banking operations experience and elevated client service approach to both internal and external clients,” Reynoso says. Brattain brings more than 20 years of financial … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has hired Brian Anderson as senior vice president and San Antonio market president. He will be responsible for developing current and new commercial banking relationships in the San Antonio area. Anderson will be based out of the bank’s San Antonio branch at 18460 Blanco Rd., which opened in June. Anderson has … Read more
Justin Holt has joined Tyler-based Southside Bank to serve as senior vice president/commercial lending in Fort Worth. The hiring was announced by Mark Drennan, North Texas regional president. Holt has an extensive career in lending, with a strong emphasis on building commercial/industrial and real estate relationships. He received a bachelor’s degree from Reed College. “We are … Read more
On October 23, Addison-based Guaranty Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust NA, announced that Clifton A. “Cappy” Payne, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company, plans to retire March 31, 2024, after 40 years with the company and 35 years as its principal accounting officer. He will … Read more
McGregor-based TFNB Your Bank for Life recently announced two new additions to its banking team. With more than 30 years of business and banking experience in the Greater Waco area, Link Harris will serve as senior vice president/lending officer at the bank’s new Woodway/Hewitt location. Active in the community, he previously served as president and … Read more
Round Rock-based R Bank has promoted Jennifer Pascar to senior vice president and chief operating officer. She previously served as senior operations officer. Pascar has been with R Bank for the past 13-and-a-half years. Prior to joining R Bank, she was a senior personal banker with Frost Bank. She launched her community banking career in … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has announced the hiring of two new market presidents in the Houston region. Lisa Ta has been hired to serve as senior vice president/Southwest Houston market president. Her specialties include commercial lending, treasury management solutions, foreign exchange and commercial card programs. Prior to joining Texas Regional Bank, she was a senior … Read more
Provo, Utah-based Hillcrest Bank has hired Marie H. Sanchez to serve as senior vice president/business banking community leader in Austin. A third-generation Austin native, she brings 38 years of banking experience to her new position. Prior to joining Hillcrest Bank, Sanchez was a relationship manager at Texas Capital Bank. She has also worked at Austin … Read more
Perryton-based Interstate Bank announced that Aida Adams has been promoted to senior vice president/commercial lending and loan administration, and Blair Berg has been promoted to senior vice president/chief financial officer. “Aida has continued to perform at a high level since joining the bank four-and-a-half years ago,” says Danny Skarda, chairman and CEO. “She has generated and … Read more