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Three Top Executives Continue Growing WestStar in Expanded Roles

February 15, 2022

On February 1, El Paso-based WestStar announced that three of its top executives have expanded their leadership roles. L. Frederick “Rick” Francis is executive chairman; David W. Osborn is president and chief executive officer; and Lisa J. Saenz is now chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Their guidance in these new roles will continue to aid WestStar in remaining an active economic driver in the vibrant Borderplex region.

During their tenure, WestStar has become the leading commercial bank in the region. The bank reports more than $2.6 billion in assets and employs more than 330 team members in branches stretching from Fabens, Texas, to Las Cruces, New Mexico. WestStar’s services have extended beyond banking, including treasury management, wealth management, title, and insurance.

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Zalman Named President of Texas Gulf Bank

VeraBank Adds to its Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Teams

Lubbock’s Peoples Bank Names Brockman Rural Markets President

Worthington Bank Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer and Arlington Market President

Sanderson Appointed Chief Transformation Officer at First United Bank

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Texas Bankers

Three Top Executives Continue Growing WestStar in Expanded Roles

February 15, 2022

On February 1, El Paso-based WestStar announced that three of its top executives have expanded their leadership roles. L. Frederick “Rick” Francis is executive chairman; David W. Osborn is president and chief executive officer; and Lisa J. Saenz is now chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Their guidance in these new roles will continue to aid WestStar in remaining an active economic driver in the vibrant Borderplex region.

During their tenure, WestStar has become the leading commercial bank in the region. The bank reports more than $2.6 billion in assets and employs more than 330 team members in branches stretching from Fabens, Texas, to Las Cruces, New Mexico. WestStar’s services have extended beyond banking, including treasury management, wealth management, title, and insurance.

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WestStar Promotes Monarez to Senior Vice President

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T Bank Appoints Morris Chief Lending Officer, Expands Texas Footprint with New Houston Branch

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Texas Bankers

Three Top Executives Continue Growing WestStar in Expanded Roles

February 15, 2022

On February 1, El Paso-based WestStar announced that three of its top executives have expanded their leadership roles. L. Frederick “Rick” Francis is executive chairman; David W. Osborn is president and chief executive officer; and Lisa J. Saenz is now chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Their guidance in these new roles will continue to aid WestStar in remaining an active economic driver in the vibrant Borderplex region.

During their tenure, WestStar has become the leading commercial bank in the region. The bank reports more than $2.6 billion in assets and employs more than 330 team members in branches stretching from Fabens, Texas, to Las Cruces, New Mexico. WestStar’s services have extended beyond banking, including treasury management, wealth management, title, and insurance.

Francis
Osborn
Saenz

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Previous The National Bank of Texas at Fort Worth Welcomes Four New Associates Next Western Heritage Bank Promotes Carrillo to Chief Loan Administrator Officer

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Zalman Named President of Texas Gulf Bank

VeraBank Adds to its Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Teams

Lubbock’s Peoples Bank Names Brockman Rural Markets President

Worthington Bank Welcomes New Chief Lending Officer and Arlington Market President

Sanderson Appointed Chief Transformation Officer at First United Bank

Alliance Bank Promotes Randolph and Byrnes to Regional Presidents

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