Goates Joins TexasBank as Market Manager in Stephenville

Brownwood-based TexasBank has hired Kelsey Goates to serve as vice president/market manager at the bank’s Stephenville location. She comes to TexasBank upon the announcement of Katharine Demetruk’s retirement. Demetruk recently celebrated 46 years in banking. Goates’ banking career started in 2013 as a teller and she quickly moved up the ranks to branch operations manager. … Read more

Independent Banker’s 2024 ‘40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders‘ Includes Several Texas Bankers

On June 3, Independent Banker, the flagship publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, announced the recipients of its sixth annual “40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders” Awards. The recognition pays tribute to an insightful group of professionals who have continuously stepped up to lend a hand, offer a new perspective or make a … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Announces 2024 Emerging Leader Honorees

In May, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), announced the 10 recipients of its 2024 Emerging Leader Awards. Each of the bankers selected was chosen by a TBA member banking institution president, CEO or chairman of the board and recognized for his or her outstanding qualities. Launched in … Read more

Thompson Returns to Stephenville as Senior Vice President and Branch President for Wellington State Bank

Wellington-based Wellington State Bank announced that Joe B. Thompson has been named senior vice president and branch president of the bank’s Stephenville location. Thompson has more than 30 years of banking experience in Erath County and 20 years in the Stephenville market. He most recently served as vice president at Spirit of Texas Bank in … Read more