TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS



Zoog Joins Relationship Management Team at Liberty Capital Bank

Addison-based Liberty Capital Bank has hired Emily Zoog for relationship management. She brings 26 years of banking experience to her new position. Before joining Liberty Capital Bank, Zoog was vice president/business lending specialist at Huntington Bank in Dallas. She joined the relationship management team at the bank in 2012 when it was Green Bank and … Read more

Amegy Bank Expands North Texas Presence with New Frisco Office

Houston-based Amegy Bank has opened a new office in Frisco, expanding its presence along one of the fastest-growing economic corridors in North Texas. Located at Hall Office Park, 2601 Network Blvd., Suite 210, the office enhances Amegy Bank’s ability to serve businesses and individuals across Collin and Denton counties. “Frisco sits at the center of one … Read more

Security National Bank of Texas Hires Summerville for Dallas Market

Omaha, Nebraska-based Security National Bank of Texas has hired Heather Summerville to serve as assistant vice president, client experience and market operations lead at the bank’s financial center at The Union, 2300 North Field St. in Dallas. She brings more than eight years of experience to her role, with expertise in community banking and team … Read more

First State Bank to Break Ground on New Headquarters In Graham

On August 7, Graham-based First State Bank announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its new 14,000-square-foot headquarters, scheduled for August 19. The event will take place at 10 a.m. at the future site located at the corner of 4th St. and Cliff Dr. The ceremony is open to the public, with representatives from the Graham Chamber … Read more

Financial Women in Texas Takes the Stage in Austin

This fall, Financial Women in Texas (FWIT) heads to Austin for its 17th Annual Conference, September 27–29 at Hotel Viata. The event brings women from across Texas together for education, professional growth and plenty of time to connect with peers. Whether you are already part of the FWIT community or are just learning about the … Read more

FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Application for Augustus National Bank in Dallas

On August 4, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a deposit insurance application for Augustus National Bank NA, a newly chartered national bank to be headquartered in Dallas. The organizers of the bank applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national bank charter and received preliminary conditional approval … Read more

Amegy Bank Names Rasmussen Executive Vice President, Private Banking For Central Texas

Houston-based Amegy Bank has appointed Alex Rasmussen as executive vice president and private banking manager for Central Texas. In this role, he will lead a team of private bankers and relationship managers serving clients across the Austin/San Antonio corridor. Based in San Antonio, Rasmussen will oversee growth initiatives across the region while delivering customized private banking, … Read more

First Financial Bank Abilene Region Announces Leadership Transition and Executive Promotions

The board of directors of Abilene-based First Financial Bank has announced several leadership transitions and executive promotions within its Abilene region. Following a distinguished career and 35 years of dedicated service to First Financial Bank, Marelyn Shedd has announced she will retire in December. She joined the bank as senior vice president of commercial lending … Read more

TexasBank Expands Executive Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth

Fort Worth-based TexasBank announced several executive leadership appointments in July. Bill Wade has joined TexasBank to serve as chief operating officer, bringing extensive executive leadership experience in banking operations, technology, strategic planning, project management, process improvement and large-scale transformation initiatives. Throughout his career, he has led organizations through significant growth. As COO, Wade will oversee … Read more

Ozona Bank Welcomes Adams as Commercial Lender

Ozona Bank is welcoming Todd Adams to its commercial lending team. He brings more than 25 years of banking, credit and regulatory experience to serve businesses across Texas. Adams joins Ozona Bank after serving as a commercial loan officer at Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, where he managed a robust commercial loan portfolio, including commercial and … Read more