TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On August 21, TRB Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank, celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters on at 6710 W. Expwy. 83, Ste. 201A, in Harlingen. The new facility expands TRB Insurance’s capacity to serve clients across Texas, reflecting the rapid growth of the division since its launch in … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank announced that it has hired Hudson Marshall as executive vice president/commercial banking and public finance. He will lead the continued growth of the bank’s commercial middle-market business in Dallas and oversee its public finance strategy. He will work closely with HilltopSecurities, PlainsCapital’s sister company, to provide tailored capital solutions for governmental, institutional … Read more
The July 4 and 5 flash floods across Central Texas—particularly along the Guadalupe River in the Hill Country—resulted in more than 135 deaths, a handful of people still missing and catastrophic financial impacts in the multi-billion-dollar range, with some estimates between $18 and $22 billion. Texas banks rallied immediately to help in the aftermath of the … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has hired Jon Tyree as senior vice president/relationship manager, serving clients across the bank’s North Texas market. He will work with business owners and real estate investors to deliver customized lending solutions. Tyree brings nearly two decades of commercial banking experience throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region, including leadership roles at First … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Randy Robinson to serve as Denton market president. With more than 40 years of experience in financial services, he will lead the bank’s strategic growth and community engagement efforts in the Denton market. “Randy brings a deep understanding of the Denton market, a great track record of building strong teams … Read more
In early July, catastrophic flash flooding swept through Central Texas, especially in the Hill Country, overwhelming rivers like the Guadalupe and devastating communities across Kerr, Comfort and Midland counties. Amid widespread destruction and an urgent need for relief, Texas’s community banks stepped up, demonstrating their longtime role as both local economic stewards and frontline responders … Read more
On June 11, Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank launched its 2025 internship program with an informational Internship Day at its corporate headquarters. Students from universities across the nation—including Texas A&M University, the University of Texas, the University of Arkansas and Indiana University—gathered to kick off their summer journey with the bank. The day was filled with presentations … Read more
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank received dual recognition from the Bee Cave Chamber of Commerce in June. David DeStefano, Bee Cave market president, was named “Businessman of the Year” and the Bee Cave banking center was recognized as “Community Business Partner of the Year.” DeStefano is actively involved in several nonprofit and civic organizations focused on … 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
Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank announced that it has hired Nick Davis to serve as lending officer for the Park Cities market in Dallas. In this role, he will leverage more than 15 years of experience in commercial lending, financial management and business development. The Park Cities banking center, which is expected to open in the … Read more