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VeraBank Hires Cole as Angelina County Market President

October 26, 2020

Ashlyn ColeHenderson-based VeraBank recently hired Ashlyn Cole as Angelina County market president. Cole, an experienced commercial banker and leader in Lufkin, will focus on leading and growing VeraBank’s business in Lufkin and Angelina County.

Cole has been a community banker for more than 11 years and has spent most of her career in commercial lending helping small and large businesses expand throughout East Texas.

“We’re thrilled to add Ashlyn to the outstanding team of bankers in our Lufkin market,” says Brad Tidwell, president and CEO. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, not only about banking, but about this area of East Texas. We know she’ll be successful in helping us grow and doing right by the customer.”

“I’m looking forward to working with Trent Ashby and the rest of the team in Lufkin,” Cole says. “I’m confident we’re going to do great things together.”

Established in 1930, VeraBank is a privately owned community bank that serves the Austin Metro, East and Central Texas with 36 branches and $2.8 billion in assets.

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Texas Bankers

VeraBank Hires Cole as Angelina County Market President

October 26, 2020

Ashlyn ColeHenderson-based VeraBank recently hired Ashlyn Cole as Angelina County market president. Cole, an experienced commercial banker and leader in Lufkin, will focus on leading and growing VeraBank’s business in Lufkin and Angelina County.

Cole has been a community banker for more than 11 years and has spent most of her career in commercial lending helping small and large businesses expand throughout East Texas.

“We’re thrilled to add Ashlyn to the outstanding team of bankers in our Lufkin market,” says Brad Tidwell, president and CEO. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, not only about banking, but about this area of East Texas. We know she’ll be successful in helping us grow and doing right by the customer.”

“I’m looking forward to working with Trent Ashby and the rest of the team in Lufkin,” Cole says. “I’m confident we’re going to do great things together.”

Established in 1930, VeraBank is a privately owned community bank that serves the Austin Metro, East and Central Texas with 36 branches and $2.8 billion in assets.

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Texas Bankers

VeraBank Hires Cole as Angelina County Market President

October 26, 2020

Ashlyn ColeHenderson-based VeraBank recently hired Ashlyn Cole as Angelina County market president. Cole, an experienced commercial banker and leader in Lufkin, will focus on leading and growing VeraBank’s business in Lufkin and Angelina County.

Cole has been a community banker for more than 11 years and has spent most of her career in commercial lending helping small and large businesses expand throughout East Texas.

“We’re thrilled to add Ashlyn to the outstanding team of bankers in our Lufkin market,” says Brad Tidwell, president and CEO. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, not only about banking, but about this area of East Texas. We know she’ll be successful in helping us grow and doing right by the customer.”

“I’m looking forward to working with Trent Ashby and the rest of the team in Lufkin,” Cole says. “I’m confident we’re going to do great things together.”

Established in 1930, VeraBank is a privately owned community bank that serves the Austin Metro, East and Central Texas with 36 branches and $2.8 billion in assets.

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In Memoriam: Shirley Mae Wood Hall

Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney Announces Leadership Promotions in Texas

WestStar Appoints Macias Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Credit Officer

Susser Bank Strengthens Dallas Commercial Banking Team with Appointment of Voigt

Arkansas-based Simmons Bank Taps Recer to Lead C&I Strategy in Texas and Other Markets

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Myers as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager in Frisco

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