Texas Community Bankers Included in Independent Banker’s 2021 ‘40 Under 40’ List

Independent Banker, the flagship publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, recently published its third-annual list of “40 Under 40: 2021’s Emerging Community Bank Leaders.” According to the magazine, “The competition highlights young community bankers who stepped up to help their banks navigate a chaotic year. They delivered economic relief. They introduced new technology. … Read more

Fleming Promoted to Vice President at FirstCapital Bank of Texas in Lubbock

Midland-based FirstCapital Bank of Texas has promoted Justin Fleming to vice president in its Lubbock office. He most recently served as assistant vice president/relationship manager for the bank. Fleming has 10 years of banking experience and specializes in commercial lending, but also has experience in residential mortgages. Fleming holds a bachelor’s degree in finance with … Read more

The Baker Group’s Murray, Host of Lunch with Lester, Retires

After serving with Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based The Baker Group for 35 years, Lester F. Murray has announced his retirement as of May 28. He has been an associate partner with the company since 2014, working within the firm’s financial strategies group. Every Friday at lunchtime for the past decade, community bankers, directors and others in the … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Promotes Executives Meadows, Purvis and Reynolds

In April, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust announced that Todd Meadows has been promoted to executive vice president/director of loan operations, Keith Purvis is now senior vice president/consumer lending manager and Chris Reynolds has been promoted to vice president/credit manager. Meadows has been employed in various positions within the bank and its holding company for … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Announces Spring Promotions

Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust recently announced promotions across a number of its banking office locations. Christian Cole has been promoted to banking officer/portfolio manager in the lending division of Texas Bank and Trust’s Van location. He joined the bank in 2020 as a credit analyst. In addition to his experience in the financial services … Read more

Rodriguez Joins PlainsCapital Bank’s San Antonio Lending Group

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Derrich Rodriguez to serve as senior vice president and senior commercial loan officer with the San Antonio lending group. A longtime resident of San Antonio, Rodriguez has two decades of banking experience in the area. He joins PlainsCapital Bank from Amegy Bank, where he served as senior vice president of … Read more

North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. Celebrates 60 Years in Business

In 1961, North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. opened its doors to customers at the corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane in Dallas with $2 million in total assets, three officers and seven employees. Today, the bank is celebrating 60 years in business with $1.5 billion in total assets, more than 160 employees and … Read more

First National Bank Welcomes Davis as Senior Vice President

Spearman-based First National Bank has hired Buster Davis to serve as senior vice president. He has 33 years of experience working in all areas of community banking, including many years as a senior lender. Davis earned a BS degree in ag business and economics from West Texas State University. He also attended the Texas Tech University … Read more

The National Bank of Texas at Fort Worth Hires Heinz for IT, Casey for Counsel and Training

The National Bank of Texas at Fort Worth announced recent new hires. Sean Heinz has joined the bank as first vice president/IT manager. He has more than 20 years of experience in the information technology field. Heinz attended Northwood University and Regis University, and served in the U.S. Army. David R. Casey joined the bank … Read more

California-based East West Bank Contributes to Texas Storm Relief

Pasadena, California-based East West Bank, which operates 13 locations in the Texas/Southwest region, presented a $10,000 contribution to the Houston Food Bank on April 12 to support local organizations that are aiding communities disproportionately impacted by the severe weather crisis that hit Texas in mid-February. As families grapple with both the health and economic impacts … Read more