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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

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Vista Bank to Sell Seven Rural Locations in West Texas and the Panhandle to First United Bank

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On December 12, Dallas-based Vista Bank announced a definitive agreement to sell seven rural locations—Abernathy, Hale Center, Haskell, Idalou, Petersburg, Plainview and Ralls—to Dimmitt-based First United Bank. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. Vista Bank will retain and expand its operational and retail presence in Lubbock. Established in 1912, … Read more

Legend Bank Hires Butler for Commercial Lending in Sherman and Denison

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Ben Butler has joined Bowie-based Legend Bank as vice president/commercial lender. He will serve customers in the bank’s Sherman and Denison markets. Butler brings more than nine years of experience in banking. Prior to joining Legend Bank, he was a mortgage loan officer at Be My Neighbor Mortgage in Denison and before that served as … Read more

Tarrant County Bankers Name American National Bank of Texas’ Ginn 2024 Banker of the Year

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Perry Ginn, regional market president at Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas, has been selected as the 2024 Banker of the Year by the Tarrant County Bankers Association. He was honored at the organization’s Banker of the Year luncheon on December 12 at the River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth. Ginn has more than 40 … Read more

Extraco Banks Promotes Green to Chief Strategic Integration Officer

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Lindsay Green has been promoted to chief strategic integration officer at Temple-based Extraco Banks. With more than 24 years of experience in the financial services industry, she brings a wealth of expertise in innovation, project management, marketing, IT and retail banking to her new position. In addition to her new role, she will also continue … Read more

Round Rock-based R Bank Announces Five Promotions in December

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Round Rock-based R Bank recently announced five promotions at a number of its banking centers. The bank has promoted Curt Phelps to retail banking officer. In this newly created role, he will oversee all banking centers, focusing on customer service, sales, training, staffing and coaching for the retail branch team. “Curt’s positive leadership and deep … Read more

Roland Joins Texas Capital Bank as Austin Business Banking Team Lead

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Rob Roland has joined Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank as executive director/Austin business banking team lead. He is responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers to provide treasury and credit solutions for businesses with annual revenues of $5 million to $25 million. Roland brings more than 17 years of experience to his new job. Prior … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Promotes Wyatt, Roddy and Johns

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Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust announced three promotions in December. Jeff Wyatt has been promoted to chief technology officer. He joined the bank in 2017 as assistant chief information officer. Prior to that, he served Coastal States Bank as an IT systems consultant and previously served the bank as its chief information officer and information … Read more

Community Bankers Honor Walters with Heroes and Legends of Texas Community Banking Award

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On December 10, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced a new addition to the IBAT Wall of Heroes and Legends of Texas Community Banking: Bob Walters, managing partner of The Bank CEO Network. The Wall of Heroes and Legends is reserved for special individuals who have contributed significantly to the strength of community banking … Read more

Karnes County National Bank Establishes Holding Company for Growth

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In November, Karnes City-based Karnes County National Bank announced the formation of Karnes County National Bancshares Inc., a new holding company for the bank, according to a report in the Beeville Bee-Picayune. “The move aims to maintain the bank’s independence while supporting future growth and ensuring its position as a premier community bank in South … Read more

Susser Bank Hires Orlean for Senior Relationship Management Role

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Dallas-based Susser Bank announced that Greg R. Orlean has joined the company as senior vice president/relationship manager, bringing more than 19 years of banking expertise, specializing in commercial lending and business solutions. Orlean previously served as senior vice president in business banking at Capital One Bank and has held key roles at established institutions, including Origin … Read more

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