TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
First State Bank of Uvalde has promoted Roxanne Hernandez from senior vice president to executive vice president/director of retail operations. The promotion was announced by Chad D. Stary, president and CEO. Hernandez’s primary focus will be on deposit growth and delivering exceptional service. She has been with First State Bank of Uvalde for 15 years. … Read more
Seguin-based First Commercial Bank NA has hired James Long to serve as executive vice president/chief operating officer. He will oversee daily operations, enhance banking services and support the bank’s mission. The new hire was announced by Mark Long, president and CEO. James Long began his career at First State Bank as an intern in 2000 while … Read more
On March 13, First National Bank of Eldorado announced that it is changing its name to Lone Oak Bank. The transition marks a significant step forward as the bank expands its reach. “For generations, we have been honored to serve our customers with personal, community-driven banking,” says Mason Vaughan, president and CEO. “As Lone Oak … Read more
El Paso-based WestStar has appointed Nathan T. Hirschi to executive vice president and chief financial officer. He brings more than 30 years of experience in finance and accounting to his new post. Hirschi previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at El Paso Electric Co. and served as a partner with KPMG … Read more
Round Rock-based R Bank has hired Chris Millette to serve as executive vice president/chief information officer. He will lead the bank’s information technology strategy. Millette has served as a technology leader for several community banks, driving digital transformation, cybersecurity enhancements and regulatory oversight of operational efficiency. Prior to joining R Bank, Millette was senior vice … Read more
During the last week of February, a large group of Texas community bankers made their voices heard in Washington, D.C. More than 140 members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) and other representatives of the state’s community banking industry visited influential lawmakers and their staffs on Capitol Hill. The message of community bankers … Read more
The Cecil family is celebrating a centennial milestone, marking the 100th year of their leadership and family legacy at Paris-based The Liberty National Bank. In 1925, Jim Cecil, a prominent banker from Valliant, Oklahoma, moved to Paris, Texas, at the urging of his physician, Dr. L.P. McCuistion. McCuistion’s brother, Ed McCuistion, was the president of … Read more
Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank has promoted Wayne Parkman to North Central Plains division president, overseeing six Cadence Bank branches covering Fort Worth and the greater Waco region. Parkman has been with Cadence Bank for nearly four years and in banking for 39 years. “Wayne is a proven leader both within Cadence as well as with … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has announced the addition of Travis Richards as executive vice president and ag lending specialist, based at the bank’s Edinburg Jackson location. With more than 30 years of experience in commercial lending and banking, Richards specializes in agribusiness, farm lending and government-backed loan programs. Richards most recently served as regional president … Read more
Alex Aparicio has joined McAllen-based Rio Bank as vice president/trust officer. He is a licensed attorney in Texas with experience in wills, trusts, estates and business law. He has extensive experience helping navigate complex situations and finding the right solutions for his clients. Aparicio earned his JD degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law … Read more