TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Suwanee, Georgia-based Eclipse Brand Builders has hired Jeff Oliver to spearhead business development and account management efforts for the company in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oliver has excelled in a range of managerial and entrepreneurial roles across a variety of companies, mostly within the energy sector. “His proficiency for business development … Read more
More than 100 Coryell County citizens braved the stormy weather in May to celebrate the opening of Waco-based The First National Bank of Central Texas’ new Gatesville banking center. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and much-needed support for local nonprofit organizations. At the opening, Will Coward, Gatesville banking center president, presented $10,000 donations to … Read more
San Angelo-based Texas Bank announced two promotions in April. Cindy Ringer has been promoted from senior vice president/cashier to executive vice president/cashier at the bank’s main branch. She recently celebrated her 25th year with Texas Bank. She joined the bank as a branch manager in 1998, was promoted to vice president in 2014, then to … Read more
San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank has hired two new bankers to serve as senior vice presidents—one in the bank’s Austin branch and the other in San Antonio. Spence Maier has been hired as senior vice president/commercial lending officer in Austin. With a focus on small to middle-market commercial companies, he develops loan and deposit business in … Read more
On May 6, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the re-election of Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper as chairman of its State Liaison Committee (SLC) for another one-year term. He has been a member of the SLC and has served as its chairman since 2023. Cooper has served as Texas’ banking commissioner … Read more
David Kapavik, president and CEO of Moulton-based SouthStar Bank, recently announced two promotions. Brent Gibbs has been promoted to executive vice president/Central Texas president and Cole Schindler has been named executive vice president/Central Texas CEO. As Central Texas president, Gibbs will be a critical liaison between the credit/lending functions and the board. He will be … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank recently awarded five $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school students whose parents are employed at the bank. The recipients of the 2024 scholarships are: Dawson Zarazinski, Mt. Enterprise High School Elena Bryan, Harker Heights High School Kylie Fails, Bullard High School Aspen Woodall, Sabine High School (Louisiana Tech University) Megan Moores, Henderson High … Read more
Dianne Escue has joined Jacksonville-based Austin Bank to serve as vice president and retail office manager in the downtown Jacksonville office. She brings 32 years of banking experience to the new position, most in management roles. “With her experience in customer service and leadership, Dianne has the skills that will enable her to foster relationships … Read more
Jesse Cardenas has been named the Abilene regional president of El Campo-based Prosperity Bank. He has 20 years of banking experience, 17 of which have been with Prosperity Bank. He will oversee 12 banking centers in Abilene, Merkel, Cisco, Brownwood, Early, Comanche, Gorman and San Angelo. Cardenas was named vice president and banking center manager … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University has added three trustees to its roster: F. Scott Dueser, chairman, president and CEO of Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA and First Financial Bankshares; William R. “Chip” Jenkins, CEO of Louise-based The First State Bank; and Susannah Marshall, bank commissioner of the Arkansas State … Read more