TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
In October, Memphis, Texas-based Bank19 announced the appointment of Ernesto J. Salazar as Amarillo market president as the bank seeks to expand its presence and strengthen its relationships across the Texas Panhandle. He brings more than 35 years of banking experience serving business owners, commercial clients, professionals and individuals. Salazar will lead Bank19’s Amarillo market … Read more
Wellington-based Wellington State Bank has appointed Joel Enriquez as president of its Canyon branch. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving local families, businesses and organizations. Enriquez began his banking career with First National Bank of Paducah in 2015 as a credit analyst, which later merged with Wellington State Bank … Read more
Houston-based Third Party Resources Inc. (3PR), a consulting firm that partners with financial institutions to provide risk management solutions, has promoted Cheryl Linder to director of internal audit. The advancement was announced by Lori Victory, president. Linder previously served at Third Party Resources as a senior consultant. Linder joined Third Party Resources in 2024. Before that, … Read more
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has reopened its Flood Relief Fund to support Texas communities affected by the severe storms and flooding unfolding across the state this summer. The foundation is coordinating its efforts with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, local bank leaders and community organizations throughout … Read more
Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank has announced the addition of four banking professionals to its team. Randy McCauley has joined the bank as an advisory director. He brings more than 43 years of community banking experience, with a comprehensive background in lending, compliance, loan review, risk management and executive leadership. He is the principal consultant … Read more
On June 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced appointments and reappointments of four individuals to the Finance Commission of Texas, among them a Texas community banker. The commission is the governing body of the state’s banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies. William “Chip” Jenkins, one of those newly appointed to the commission, is … Read more
The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has announced the 22 recipients of the 2026 50-Year Banker Awards. Each of the bankers selected is recognized for their exemplary and long-standing service to the banking industry. Launched in 1989 by the Texas Bankers Association, the 50-Year Banker Awards honor those who … Read more
Liberty-based First Liberty Bank has announced the promotion and appointment of officers and supervisory staff for 2026, as approved by its board of directors. Charles Bolds has been promoted to senior vice president and continues to serve as senior mortgage officer. He has nine years of experience at First Liberty Bank. Bolds is actively involved … Read more
Shirley Mae Wood Hall, 87, passed away peacefully on May 28. A resident of Orange, she was one of the community’s most respected banking professionals for more than four decades. Born in 1938 in San Augustine, Hall moved to Orange with her family when she was only a year old. Hall began her banking career in … Read more
The Texas Bankers Association (TBA) recently announced the elected board of directors for its 2026–27 fiscal year. The officers’ terms run from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. William Lucas, Shelby Savings Bank SSB in Center, has been named TBA chairman. The new vice chair is Michael Neill, First State Bank in Athens. Micah … Read more