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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

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TexasBank Expands Executive Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth

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Fort Worth-based TexasBank announced several executive leadership appointments in July. Bill Wade has joined TexasBank to serve as chief operating officer, bringing extensive executive leadership experience in banking operations, technology, strategic planning, project management, process improvement and large-scale transformation initiatives. Throughout his career, he has led organizations through significant growth. As COO, Wade will oversee … Read more

First Liberty Bank Adds Former American National Bank of Texas Executive to Board

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The Liberty-based The First Liberty Bank board of directors has elected Robert Messer to the board. He brings more than four decades of financial and executive leadership experience, having served as senior executive vice president/chief financial officer of the American National Bank of Texas prior to his retirement. At American National Bank, he was responsible … Read more

Texas Community Bancshares and Broadstreet Bank Announce Chief Financial Officer Transition

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On November 13, Texas Community Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Mineola-based Broadstreet Bank SSB, announced the retirement of Julie Sharff and the appointment of Jason McCrary as chief financial officer, effective December 1. During her tenure of over 28 years with the company and the bank, Sharff has been an integral part of shaping … Read more

Community Bankers Honor Hughey with IBAT President’s Award

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In September, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored Keith Hughey, founder of J. Keith Hughey Co., with its prestigious IBAT President’s Award. The honor is bestowed each year at the sole discretion of President and CEO Christopher Williston to an associate member who goes above and beyond in serving the community banking industry … Read more

SWGSB’s 159th Assembly for Bank Directors Set for Palm Springs in February

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) will convene its 159th Assembly for Bank Directors at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, February 13–16. The Assemblies for Bank Directors attract bank directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally … Read more

SWGSB’s 158th Assembly for Bank Directors Set for Idaho in August

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation will convene its 158th Assembly for Bank Directors at the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, August 22–25. The Assemblies for Bank Directors attract bank directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Outlines 2024 Leadership Development Session

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox School of Business has released details on its 67th Annual Session, scheduled for May 28–June 7, 2024, in Dallas. SWGSB prepares future leaders in the banking industry for greater responsibilities with peer networking, team-building experiences, living case studies, a tailored curriculum and an … Read more

SWGSB’s 157th Assembly for Bank Directors Heading to Hawaii in February

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Here are some of the other activities, experiences and excursions attendees can enjoy: Whaler’s Village (five- to eight-minute oceanfront walk from the hotel) Hawaiian Wildlife Discovery Center Maui Escape Room  Dining and shopping Other activities in Ka’Anapali and on the island: Zipline Tours Beach Olympics/Games Surfing lessons, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkel tours Boat tours (snorkeling, … Read more

SWGSB’s 156th Assembly for Bank Directors to Meet in British Columbia in August

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation will convene its 156th Assembly for Bank Directors at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia, August 24–27 to plan for a successful future, focusing on community banking and new imperatives. The conference will be guided by the industry’s leading authorities on community banks and their competitive … Read more

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Outlines 2023 Leadership Development Session

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The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) has released details on its 66th Annual Session, scheduled for May 30–June 9, 2023, in Dallas. Commercial loan officers, branch managers, credit analysts, cashiers, mortgage lenders, consumer lenders, operations officers, state and federal regulators and other banking professionals gather each summer on the … Read more