On September 23, Dallas-based Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, announced that Anna M. Alvarado has been appointed executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. She will report to Rob C. Holmes, president and CEO.

Alvarado most recently served as general counsel at FirstCash Inc., a Fort Worth-based consumer financial services and retail company and leading international operator of pawn stores. While there, she oversaw an international team of more than 50 associates and led important initiatives, including the company’s Latin American expansion and several domestic acquisitions. Prior to joining FirstCash, Alvarado served as an attorney at Texas-based firms Tanner & Associates PC and Hill Gilstrap PC.

“[Alvarado] joins us with invaluable and broad-based expertise in business and legal advisory services, and has a proven track record of leadership, talent development and productive work with regulators,” Holmes says. “Her substantive experience in leading legal and non-legal corporative initiatives at a growing organization in a highly regulated industry will be invaluable during this pivotal moment in Texas Capital Bank’s history.”

Alvarado received a BA degree and an MBA degree from Bentley University, as well as her JD degree from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. She serves on the board of directors and finance and strategy committees for ACH Child and Family Services, a nonprofit organization.

“I am excited by the opportunity to join Texas Capital Bank at this important moment, particularly as the company navigates a new regulatory landscape with the launch of the broker-dealer,” Alvarado says. “I plan to build on my experience in navigating a myriad of corporate and regulatory legal matters and look forward to collaborating with Rob and the broader team as we execute on Texas Capital Bank’s strategic plan.”

Established in 1997, Texas Capital Bank operates 10 branches in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, as well as in Houston, San Antonio and Austin.