TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Alina Greavu 
On December 31, 2022, Charles G. Cooper, commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking, completed his third consecutive two-year term serving on the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). The CSBS has appointed Adrienne A. Harris, superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, to succeed Cooper. Title … Read more
Larry Allen, chairman and CEO of Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, announced the following promotions at the end of 2022. Tori Harber has been promoted to senior vice president. She joined the bank in 2021 as director of human resources. Andrea Rodriguez has been promoted to senior vice president. She serves as manager of deposit operations and … Read more
On December 8, Dallas-based Comerica Bank revealed plans for Comerica BusinessHQ, a collaborative space that will provide integral services and value to small businesses in the Southern sector of Dallas. The bank is transforming idle real estate on the first floor of its R.L. Thornton location into a unique community resource that provides high-need, high-opportunity … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that PNC Bank NA, based in Wilmington, Delaware, has applied to establish a branch at 5220 Ave. J in Houston. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northeast corner of Ronald Reagan Blvd. and Kauffman Loop in Leander. … Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions The TDB reports that Pinnacle Bank, based in Fort Worth, has completed its acquisition of Crockett National Bank, based in San Antonio. Conversions The TDB reports that First Liberty National Bank, based in Liberty, has converted to a state charter under the name First Liberty Bank. Name Changes The TDB reports that … Read more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Curlee and reappointed Michael A. Neill to the School Land Board for terms set to expire on August 29, 2023. The board manages the acquisition, sale and mineral leasing of the lands that comprise the Permanent School Fund, which contributes billions of dollars each year to public education … Read more
Henderson-based VeraBank is congratulating Jesus Vera, senior vice president and manager of the Front Street branch in Tyler, who was recently named the 2022 “Oustanding Professional of the Year” by the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance. “We couldn’t be more proud of and happy for Jesus to receive this honor,” says Brad Tidwell, president and CEO. … Read more
Dallas-based NexBank announced two executive-level promotions in December. Rhett Miller has been promoted to chief banking officer. He has served as chief credit officer since joining the bank in 2013. In his new role, he will be responsible for the institutional and commercial banking divisions. Miller will retain oversight of the bank’s credit-related activities and … Read more
On December 7, Dallas-based Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Texas Capital Bank, announced the creation of the Texas Capital Bank Foundation, a nonprofit entity that will expand and elevate the bank’s philanthropic giving. “Texas Capital Bank takes a holistic approach to serving our communities through strategic philanthropy and engagement,” says Rob C. … Read more
On December 7, Perryton-based Interstate Bank announced the retirement of Mike Blasingame as market president. He has been with the bank for 20 years serving in various roles, including executive vice president, commercial and ag lender, chief lending officer and, most recently, market president. He is also a member of the bank’s board of directors. … Read more