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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

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Ortiz Appointed Senior Vice President and McElroy Hired as Vice President for WestStar’s Corporate Accounting

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El Paso-based WestStar announced the appointment of Myrna A. Ortiz as senior vice president of corporate accounting. She will oversee capital and liquidity planning activities, manage interest rate risk and reporting, handle investment accounting and monitoring and lead special projects. In addition, the bank has hired Nancy C. McElroy as vice president of corporate accounting. … Read more

Ray Joins Susser Bank as Vice President/Relationship Manager

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Ben Ray has joined Arlington-based Susser Bank as vice president/relationship manager. Based in the bank’s Plano office, he will serve business owners, professionals and families across the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Ray brings more than seven years of commercial banking experience to his new post. His expertise is centered in commercial and industrial banking, with a … Read more

Texas Partners Bank Promotes Graves to EVP and Chief Risk Officer

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Sherita Graves has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at San Antonio-based Texas Partners Bank. Previously serving as senior vice president and director of risk management, she has been with the bank for more than seven years. With more than 18 years of experience in compliance and risk management, before joining … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Celebrates Two New Branches in Houston Region

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On May 22, Jacksonville-based Austin Bank and the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the bank’s two new full-service banking centers in Houston and Spring. The event was well attended by both chambers and business leaders, as well as the Austin Bank leadership team and employees. The … Read more

Commercial Bank of Texas Taps Thannisch to Head Wealth Management and Trust

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Rusty Rust, president and CEO of Nacogdoches-based Commercial Bank of Texas, recently announced the promotion of John Thannisch to head of wealth management and trust in support of the bank’s vision to be the premier community-focused financial services organization. He will serve all 22 of the Commercial Bank of Texas branches. Thannisch has more than … Read more

American National Bank & Trust Appoints Elliot Vice President and Trust Administrator

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Wichita Falls-based American National Bank & Trust has hired Marley Elliott as a vice president and trust administrator for the Wichita Falls market. With a background in real estate law and estate planning/administration, she brings valuable expertise and a client-focused approach that make her a strong addition to the bank’s trust and wealth department. “As … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Announces
Officer Promotions in Longview and Tyler Markets

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Multiple promotions were announced at Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust’s employee awards dinner held March 18 in Longview. Among those recognized were Janet Sledge, Chad Harkey, Lois Collins, Matt McDaniel, Emma Bothwell and Ani Villeda. Janet Sledge has been promoted to senior vice president/operational risk services and fraud manager in Longview. She joined Texas Bank … Read more

El Paso’s WestStar Announces Springtime Promotions and a New Hire

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El Paso-based WestStar, a leading financial institution in the Borderplex region, recently announced numerous promotions, appointments and new hires. WestStar has appointed Bill Brady chief investment officer in its wealth management division. He has more than 25 years of experience in the finance industry, including 12 years at WestStar. Brady earned a BBA degree in finance … Read more

Jacksonville-based Austin Bank Announces Numerous Springtime Promotions

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Jeff Austin III, chairman of the board of Jacksonville-based Austin Bank, recently announced the promotions of numerous employees approved at the March 2025 board meeting in Jacksonville. Crystal Bateman, senior vice president and relationship manager, has been promoted to deputy regional president for the Southwest Region, encompassing Jacksonville, South Jacksonville, Troup, Rusk, Frankston and Palestine. … Read more

SouthStar Bank Welcomes Shaffer as Vice Pressident and Business Development Officer

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Moulton-based SouthStar Bank SSB has hired Barbara Shaffer to serve as vice president/business development officer in Leander. With more than 40 years of banking experience, Shaffer joins SouthStar Bank having previously worked in a similar position at R Bank in Round Rock since 2013. Prior to that, she was vice president/Frost at Work specialist at … Read more