TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
On May 5, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 15 recipients of its 2026 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in its commitment to community engagement and financial education across Texas. “These awards celebrate the banks … Read more
On May 29, Toronto-based Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dallas-based Maple Financial Holdings Inc., parent company of MapleMark Bank. MapleMark Bank has offices in Dallas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. MapleMark Bank reported assets just over $1 billion and $826 million in deposits as of March, … Read more
On May 18, Wilmington, Delaware-based PNC Bank announced that Amy Reardon has been named market leader for commercial banking in Houston. She will lead the bank’s Houston commercial banking team, which serves companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $100 million. PNC Bank has more than 300 branches in Texas, including approximately 90 locations … Read more
Laura Acosta has been promoted to chief transformation officer at Texas City-based Texas First Bank. In this newly created position, she will partner with the CEO and executive team to execute strategic and operational priorities, coordinate high‑impact initiatives and lead cross‑functional transformation efforts across the organization. Acosta brings more than 15 years of banking and … Read more
Dallas-based Susser Bank has appointed Logon Collins to serve as senior vice president/relationship manager, strengthening the bank’s growing commercial banking presence in Fort Worth. He will focus on developing commercial relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses and real estate investors across the market. Collins brings extensive experience in commercial banking with a strong … Read more
In April, Raleigh, North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank announced that Chris Stringer has been named area executive for the Dallas/Fort Worth market. A Texas native, he has nearly 30 years of experience serving clients across the metroplex. First Citizens Bank operates nine locations in Texas and employs approximately 200 associates in the North Texas region. … Read more
On May 4, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 12 recipients of the 2026 Emerging Leader Awards. Nominated by their bank’s president, CEO or board chair, these rising stars were selected for their exceptional leadership, commitment to service and impact on the banking industry. “These honorees are … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has appointed James Ehrlich market president in Kerrville. He brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking, private banking and trust, and commercial real estate. His background includes building and managing multi-million-dollar commercial loan portfolios and overseeing $160 million in private banking and trust assets. That experience is enhanced by decades … Read more
On May 21, Albany-based Clear Fork Bank announced the appointment of James Arnold as the bank’s next president and chief executive officer. Tim Cooper will continue serving in a leadership role supporting the transition. Under Cooper’s leadership, Clear Fork Bank experienced historic growth, surpassing $1 billion in assets while expanding its presence and impact in … Read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has tapped Arturo Barrio to serve as vice president and regional executive for El Paso. He will focus on building relationships with local businesses and community groups to gain greater insight into the surrounding economy, which includes West Texas and southern New Mexico. As regional executive for the only … Read more