On March 5, Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Humble-based Third Coast Bank, announced the appointment of Eva Pawelek to serve as regional president and head of Houston corporate banking. She joined the organization in October 2025 following the merger between Third Coast Bancshares Inc. and Keystone Bancshares Inc.
Pawelek will lead the continued expansion of Third Coast’s middle-market banking franchise in Houston, one of its most strategic and competitive markets. She will emphasize recruiting and developing a team of seasoned bankers, deepening corporate relationships and increasing the bank’s presence across key industry verticals, including beverages, waste and environmental services, and food distribution and manufacturing. Pawelek will also partner closely with regional and select national sponsors to broaden Third Coast’s reach within the private-equity and sponsor-finance ecosystem.
Pawelek brings more than 16 years of combined experience in corporate banking and private equity. Prior to joining Third Coast, she spent two years in private equity working directly with business owners and investors to support growth initiatives, operational improvements and capital strategy. Earlier in her career, she spent more than 14 years in corporate and commercial banking, building deep expertise in credit, relationship management and middle-market lending.
Established in 2008, Third Coast Bank has 21 offices in the Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Houston and San Antonio markets.
