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WestStar Promotes Saunders to Senior Vice President and New Mexico Commercial Banking Manager

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On August 5, El Paso-based WestStar announced the promotion of Erica M. Saunders to senior vice president/commercial banking manager for its New Mexico market. She joined WestStar in 2022 and has since built strong, trusted relationships across New Mexico while delivering consistent, high-level performance. With 18 years of experience in commercial lending and banking, Saunders … Read more

Third Party Resources Promotes Linder to Director of Internal Audit

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Houston-based Third Party Resources Inc. (3PR), a consulting firm that partners with financial institutions to provide risk management solutions, has promoted Cheryl Linder to director of internal audit. The advancement was announced by Lori Victory, president. Linder previously served at Third Party Resources as a senior consultant. Linder joined Third Party Resources in 2024. Before that, … Read more

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Vohs and Roberston for Relationship Management in Central Texas

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Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently hired two relationship bankers, one in San Antonio and one in Round Rock. Justin Vohs has joined the bank as senior vice president/senior relationship manager, based at its Round Rock office located at 400 Sundance Pkwy. He brings more than 16 years of banking and financial services experience, with a strong … Read more

City National Bank Announces New Hires and Board Appointments in Abilene and San Angelo

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Colorado City-based City National Bank has hired four associates to join its Abilene team and one in San Angelo, as well as announcing new board appointments. Monica Houston is the new market president of City National Bank in Abilene. She began her banking career while in college and has since built more than 30 years … Read more

Ohio-based Huntington Bank Names Absher Central Texas Division President

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On August 3, Columbus, Ohio-based The Huntington National Bank announced the appointment of Blake Absher as Central Texas division president. Based in Austin, he will lead the bank’s client strategy and growth across Austin, San Antonio, Waco and Bryan/College Station. The Huntington National Bank has 145 banking offices in Texas. Absher brings more than 20 … Read more

Alexander Retires from Wellington State Bank, Marking 40 Years in Texas Panhandle Banking

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Wellington-based Wellington State Bank has announced the retirement of Quinn Alexander, senior vice president and branch president of the bank’s Canyon location, following a career of more than 40 years in the Texas Panhandle. Friends, colleagues, family and community members gathered on July 30 in Canyon for a retirement celebration. Before joining Wellington State Bank … Read more

Sunflower Bank Welcomes Lewis to Lead Fort Worth Market

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Courtney Lewis has joined Dallas-based Sunflower Bank as executive vice president and Fort Worth market president. She will focus on expanding relationships with middle-market businesses throughout North Texas. Lewis brings more than two decades of commercial banking experience. Throughout her career, she has partnered with privately owned businesses, family-owned companies and their advisors. “Courtney’s reputation, … Read more

Can Divorce Impact Beneficiary Status?

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By Mike Rahn, CISP | Ascensus Our organization sends out IRA beneficiary designation reminders every few years. Some IRA owners respond and inform us that they have divorced, which leads us to ask whether divorce itself can impact IRA beneficiary elections? It depends. A number of states—about half—have laws that automatically revoke an existing IRA … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Reopens Flood Relief Fund Following Widespread Texas Flooding

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The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, has reopened its Flood Relief Fund to support Texas communities affected by the severe storms and flooding unfolding across the state this summer. The foundation is coordinating its efforts with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, local bank leaders and community organizations throughout … Read more

Susser Bank Expands Technology Banking Team with Appointment of Wills 

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Austin Wills has joined Dallas-based Susser Bank as senior vice president/relationship manager on its technology banking team. Based in the bank’s Austin office, he will partner with technology and technology-enabled companies across Texas and throughout the U.S. Susser Bank’s technology banking team serves venture-backed and founder-led businesses across B2B SaaS, fintech, marketplaces and other high-growth … Read more