TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
SouthStar Bank celebrated a century in business on October 21 in Moulton, featuring live music and barbecue. “Starting from humble beginnings as The Farmers and Merchants Bank, we have grown not only in numbers, but also in talent, services and communities,” says David R. Kapavik, president and CEO. “SouthStar Bank has remained true to its … Read more
Tyler-based Southside Bank is opening a new Austin branch on August 31 at The Domain. The new space, located at 11815 Alterra Pkwy., Ste. 100, is a relocation of the bank’s Austin branch on N. Mopac Expwy., which will close on August 28. In addition to The Domain location, Southside Bank will continue to serve … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital bank recently announced the promotion of Sean Mills to president of its Westlake banking group, Wade Morgan to executive vice president and Michael Ramirez to senior vice president of its downtown Austin lending group. Mills will continue leading the Westlake banking team. PlainsCapital Bank’s longtime Westlake leader, John Levy, will continue to serve … Read more