TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Reid Sharp, the longtime president and CEO of First National Bank of Bastrop, is retiring next February and will be succeeded by the bank’s chief financial officer, Chase Anderson. The bank’s board of directors unanimously voted to promote Anderson to the role of president, effective April 4, 2022, with Sharp continuing in the role of … Read more
On March 28, Dallas-based Texas Security Bank announced changes to its leadership team. Drew Keith, the bank’s former chief financial officer and chief operating officer, has been promoted to president. Jamie Britton will step into the CFO and COO roles. As one of the co-founders of Texas Security Bank, Keith has extensive experience in both … Read more
On February 23, Bowie-based Legend Bank announced the appointment of Jay Bearden as president and CEO following the retirement of CEO Mickey Faulconer after 18 years of leadership at the bank. Faulconer will remain on the Legend Bank board of directors. “On behalf of the board of directors, the executive management team and all the … Read more
Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank announced three new hires and a promotion in the fourth quarter of 2021. Zach Granberry has been promoted to executive vice president/senior regional manager of corporate banking for Texas Capital Bank’s Houston region. He most recently served as executive vice president in its private wealth group in Houston. Granberry brings more … Read more
On December 9, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that Matt Scurlock, executive vice president/corporate treasurer, will transition into the role of executive vice president/chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2022. He will replace Julie Anderson as CFO of Texas Capital Bank and Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. Anderson has been … Read more
On November 1, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that Chris Calvert and Claire Harrison have been named market chairman and market president of Austin respectively. Calvert has been with Texas Capital Bank for more than 20 years, most recently having served as region president of Austin since … Read more
In late November, The National Bank of Texas at Fort Worth announced a new hire and a promotion. José I. Duron has joined the bank as executive vice president and chief lending officer. He comes to The National Bank of Texas with more than 27 years of banking experience—20 of those years in commercial lending, … Read more
On November 22, Triumph Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Dallas-based TBK Bank SSB, announced the appointment of Renee Galitis as chief information officer. She will provide direction and oversight for the IT and information security teams, leading existing and emerging technology initiatives. “Renee’s ability to align operational execution and technology transformation makes her an … Read more
North Dallas Bank and Trust Co. (NDBT) has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Brian Jensen as executive vice president of marketing and communications. In this newly created role, Jensen will lead a comprehensive and strategic marketing and communications program for NDBT, overseeing internal and external communications, branding, media relations, digital marketing, social media … Read more
Abilene-based First Financial Bank NA has promoted Chris Baughman to president of its Conroe region. The announcement was made by F. Scott Dueser, chairman, president and CEO of First Financial Bankshares Inc. Baughman will replace Sam Baker, who recently announced his upcoming retirement in March 2022. Baughman is no stranger to First Financial Bank, having … Read more