The Texas Bankers Hall of Fame on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville held its 13th Annual Gala on April 23. Five iconic bankers—Mark K. Johnson, Michael G. O’Rourke, Rogers Pope Jr., A. Ford Sasser III and Marelyn B. Shedd—were inducted.
Established by the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking at Sam Houston State University, the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the accomplishments of outstanding bankers who have made valuable contributions to the banking profession and pioneered the Texas banking industry. The inaugural Texas Bankers Hall of Fame was held in 2013 and has inducted 62 Texas bankers to date.
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All inductees attended the gala to accept their honor. Pictured above: Jill Sharp Vaughan, chair of the Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking, honors the newest inductees—Mark K. Johnson, Rogers Pope Jr., Marelyn B. Shedd, Michael G. O’Rourke and A. Ford Sasser III.
