TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS
On October 16, Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank announced that Craig Roberts has been named CEO. The appointment comes as the bank approaches its centennial in 2027. “After a thorough search process, the board is confident that Craig Roberts is exactly the right leader to guide Alliance Bank into its second century,” says Tom Sellers, chairman … Read more
On September 26, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recognized two of the industry’s finest for their service to community banking. The IBAT Chairman’s Award and the IBAT President’s Award were bestowed during the association’s Awards Luncheon, held during IBAT’s 48th Annual Convention in Fort Worth. Curt Nelson, IBAT’s director of membership, received the … Read more
Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank recently hired Lindsey Cummins to serve as vice president/lending. The announcement was made by Tom Sellers, chairman of the board and CEO. “Lindsey Cummins brings more than 18 years of financial industry experience to Alliance Bank,” Sellers says. “She has dedicated her professional career to banking in the Rockwall County market. … Read more
Tom Sellers, CEO of Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank, has been named chairman of the board of Alliance BancShares Inc., the bank’s parent company. In addition, James Law, chief financial officer, will assume Sellers’ former role as president of Alliance Bank and remain CFO for the bank and its holdings, and Keith Shurtleff has been promoted … Read more