TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Kim Borrelli has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as vice president and mortgage loan originator in the bank’s residential mortgage lending division in Tyler. Borrelli launched her career as a mortgage loan assistant and has worked in the mortgage lending industry in East Texas for more than 26 years, building upon … Read more
Hillary Bryand has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as vice president and mortgage loan originator in the bank’s Tyler Grande location. She most recently served as senior mortgage lender and branch manager for Cardinal Financial. Bryand has worked in the financial services industry for 20 years, garnering experience in customer service, … Read more
Charli McCue has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as assistant vice president and digital strategist in the operations division based in Longview. McCue has extensive experience in the regulatory supervision of financial institutions, having served as a commissioned bank examiner for the Texas Department of Banking for the past eight years. … Read more
Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business (left) presents a “Best Company” trophy to Austin Bank associates Tasha Childress, Julissa Trujillo and Rosie Mireles.The 2022 list of the “Best Companies to Work for in Texas” was released recently and includes a number of Texas banks—one of which placed No. 1 on … Read more
Elizabeth Hutcheson has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. as vice president/wealth and trust officer in the bank’s wealth management division in Longview and Tyler. She most recently served as assistant vice president/wealth management and trust officer at Southside Bank in Tyler. Hutcheson studied business management at the University of Texas–Tyler … Read more
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association in the nation—has announced this year’s recipients of the organization’s Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Awards. The winners in the top categories will be honored on September 26 during the association’s 48th Annual Convention in Fort Worth. IBAT has celebrated the outstanding accomplishments … Read more
Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust recently announced the promotions of B.J. Donalson, Chelsea Miller and Anna Laughlin. Donalson has been promoted to president of the bank’s Frisco location. He has worked in the financial services industry for more than 17 years. He holds a BBA degree in finance from the Michael F. Price College of … Read more
The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas held its 2022 commencement on June 9 for the 62nd class. SWGSB Foundation trustee Brad Cheves, vice president for development and external affairs at SMU, gave the commencement address on executive education’s role in leadership development. John Hope Bryant, renowned entrepreneur, … Read more
Kevin O’Donnell has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. as vice president and commercial lender in the bank’s Frisco branch. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2008 as a branch manager, senior merchant account executive, senior business manager and relationship manager. O’Donnell holds BBA degrees in marketing and … Read more
On May 26, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. announced the promotions of Sandy Spier and Alex Myers. Spier has been promoted to senior vice president and mortgage loan underwriter in the bank’s residential mortgage lending division based in Longview. Employed with the bank since 1998, she has held several positions in mortgage lending, most … Read more