TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that SouthState Bank NA, based in Winter Haven, Florida, has applied to acquire Independent Bank, dba Independent Financial, based in McKinney. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved applications by Bank of America NA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to establish the following branches: 110 S. Wayside Dr. … Read more
On June 27, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that Brett Fenn has been appointed managing director/head of business banking. Based in Houston, he will lead a team of bankers across five cities within the state with a focus on cultivating strong client relationships and driving the company’s … Read more
Following the company’s expansion into the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Mountain Grove, Missouri-based Legacy Bank and Trust has hired Cameron Chancey to serve as president for the bank’s Dallas/Fort Worth market. Angela Duwe, AAP, CTP, also joins Legacy Bank and Trust as senior vice president/managing director/treasury management in Dallas. Legacy Bank recently opened branches in Dallas, … Read more
Birmingham, Alabama-based Regions Bank recently announced that Connie Rogers has been elevated to serve as private wealth management regional executive for Texas. She will lead a team of advisors providing custom-tailored investment services to clients in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Tyler, Lufkin and other areas. Chris Cooper will continue to serve as the … Read more
The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation will convene its 158th Assembly for Bank Directors at the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, August 22–25. The Assemblies for Bank Directors attract bank directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally … Read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has appointed Enrique Martínez García to lead the bank’s research on international economic issues and Karel Mertens has been named director of research and senior vice president in charge of the statistics department. In this new role, Martínez García will manage the contributions of the Dallas Fed’s international research … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Amarillo National Bank, based in Amarillo, to establish a branch at 1700 Coulter in Amarillo. The TDB reports that it has approved applications by Maverick Bank, based in Fort Davis, to establish the following branches: 110 NW Ave. B in Seminole and 4529 114th … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that First National Bank Texas, based in Killeen, has established a branch at 4101 W. Wheatland Rd. in Dallas. The OCC reports that JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, has applied to establish a branch at the northeast corner of Katy Hockley Cut-Off Rd. and Morton Rd. in Katy. … Read more
In May, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), announced the 10 recipients of its 2024 Emerging Leader Awards. Each of the bankers selected was chosen by a TBA member banking institution president, CEO or chairman of the board and recognized for his or her outstanding qualities. Launched in … Read more
Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by U.S. Bank NA, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, to establish a branch at 9753 Katy Fwy., Ste. 100, in Houston. The OCC reports that it has approved an application by JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, based in Columbus, Ohio, to establish a branch at the southeast … Read more