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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

William T. Chittenden

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Bowman to Deliver Keynote at SWGSB’s 161st Assembly for Bank Directors

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University, a nationally renowned source for banking executive education, has announced that Michelle W. Bowman, Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision, will be the keynote speaker for the SWGSB 161st Assembly for Bank Directors in Oahu, January 29–February 1, 2026. Responsible for overseeing the supervision … Read more

SWGSB’s 161st Assembly for Bank Directors Set for Hawaii in February

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University, a nationally renowned source for banking executive education, will hold its 161st Assembly for Bank Directors at The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, January 29–February 1, 2026. SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors attract banking leaders from across the country to address critical issues … Read more

107 Bankers Complete SW Graduate School of Banking Three-Year Executive Education Program

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University 2025 summer session wrapped up June 6 with a commencement ceremony for SWGSB Class LXVI at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Jan Mills, president and chair of First National Bank of Winnsboro and a graduate of SWGSB Class XL, delivered the commencement address … Read more

Texas Bankers Association Heads to San Antonio for 140th Annual Convention

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Members of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) are gathering in San Antonio this week, April 23–25, for the organization’s 140th Annual Convention. With the theme of “¡Viva! Los Banqueros,” the group has a full slate of education sessions, featured speakers, exhibits and networking opportunities to make the event enlightening, entertaining and fruitful. Special events at … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Announces 2025 Distinguished Service and Distinguished Alumnus Awards

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University has announced its highest honors for 2025. H. Gary Blankenship, chair, CEO and chief lending officer of Bank of the West, will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award on May 29. The following week, on June 5, Ron Butler, chair and CEO of … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Announces New Leadership and Additions to Board of Trustees

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University has announced new leadership and added three new trustees to its board of advisors. T. Gary Hudson, former president and CEO and current board member of Farmers & Merchant’s Bank, is the new SWGSB chair and R. Scott … Read more

SWGSB’s 159th Assembly for Bank Directors Set for Palm Springs in February

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) will convene its 159th Assembly for Bank Directors at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, February 13–16. The Assemblies for Bank Directors attract bank directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally … Read more

SW Graduate School of Banking Community Bank Director’s Program Set for October 21–23

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University (SMU) is registering participants for its National Certified Community Bank Director’s (NCCBD) Program, October 21–23 on the SMU campus. Regulatory expectations and wise management often demand a skill set that many bank directors are eager to enhance. NCCBD is a comprehensive curriculum that addresses … Read more

SWGSB’s 158th Assembly for Bank Directors Set for Idaho in August

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation will convene its 158th Assembly for Bank Directors at the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, August 22–25. The Assemblies for Bank Directors attract bank directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally … Read more

Schmid, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, to Provide Commencement Address at SW Graduate School of Banking

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The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business is holding its 2024 session between May 28 and June 7 in Dallas. Emerging leaders and experienced financial professionals—including regional presidents, commercial loan officers, branch managers, credit analysts, cashiers, mortgage lenders, consumer lenders, operations officers, and state and federal regulators—gather … Read more