TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
On February 19, Henderson-based VeraBank announced that it will be opening a new location in Brenham this summer. The new full-service branch, located at 2690 Becker Dr., will be VeraBank’s first in Washington County and fourth in Southeast Texas. “We’re eager to expand our reach and plant roots in Brenham,” says Brad Tidwell, CEO. “We … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has been named “2024 Member of the Year” by the Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce. The annual awards program recognizes organizational strength and its impact on key community priorities. “This recognition highlights VeraBank’s commitment to supporting local businesses, cultivating economic development and investing back in the communities we proudly serve,” says Paul Gerling, … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has named Tamara Byrdsong its 2024 “Nelwyn Richardson Employee of the Year” recipient. Byrdsong joined the bank in 2013 and serves as retail branch administrator. Earlier in her tenure at VeraBank, she served as branch manager for the Longview 4th St. and Lakeport locations. The Nelwyn Richardson Employee of the Year award highlights … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has promoted Shea Vestal to vice president/trust and wealth advisor. She will focus on the bank’s Henderson, Mt. Enterprise, Kilgore, Tatum and Carthage regions. Vestal joined VeraBank in 2010. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Stephen F. Austin State University and has completed the graduate program at the SW Graduate School … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has announced that Joel Jackson is now senior executive vice president, chief lending officer and regional chair of the bank’s Southeast region. Jackson has more than 23 years of experience with a focus on commercial banking. He started his career in East Texas, working his way through various leadership positions at community banks … Read more
In early October, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) announced that Tracy Harris, chief strategic planning and project officer at Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank, has been elected chair of the IBAT board of directors for 2024–25. She officially accepted the position during the association’s 50th Annual Convention held October 5–8 in San Antonio. In … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has hired Paul Gerling to serve as executive vice president and regional chairman in its Austin market. He will lead the bank’s business in Travis, Bastrop and Hays counties. Gerling steps into the role following an extensive career in the Austin financial sector. With 34 years of banking experience, he previously led all … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank recently hired Malia Kamahoahoa to serve on its commercial banking team as a commercial banker/assistant vice president at the Athens branch. She joins VeraBank with her nearly 15 years of commercial banking experience. “Malia’s talent and enthusiasm, paired with her commitment to delivering extraordinary client experiences, align perfectly with the personable genuine service … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank recently welcomed Meghan Stark to its business banking team. She will serve as vice president/treasury management officer and will work with business customers in Williamson and Bell counties. Stark will assist business customers with mitigating financial, operational and reputational risk. Her banking career spans almost three decades. “Meghan’s enthusiastic attitude, paired with her … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank has been named the 2024 Q2 Excellence Award “Bank of the Year” by Q2 Holdings Inc., a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial institutions. The annual Q2 award program recognizes financial institutions for their commitment to digital innovation, community impact and transforming the customer experience. The financial institutions nominated this year … Read more