Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust recently hired Andy Ford as senior vice president and commercial lender in its Lindale branch. He has worked in the financial services industry for 19 years, most recently as vice president and branch manager for Heritage Land Bank’s Lindale location. Ford attended the University of Texas–Tyler, concentrating in business management. Actively involved in his community, he is past chairman of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce and co-chairman of the Lindale Championship Rodeo. He is also a member of the Smith County livestock and forage committee. He is a past member of the City of Lindale Board of Adjustments and past treasurer of the board for Azleway Boys Ranch.

Established in 1958, Texas Bank and Trust Co. operates 20 full-service branches throughout East Texas and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.