American National Bank of Texas Names Mills Emerging Markets President

Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas has hired Marcelo D. Mills as emerging markets president to increase and support business relationships throughout Southern Dallas. The emerging markets team will focus on growing and underrepresented markets across the metroplex, with an emphasis on Southern Dallas County. “Marcelo’s background—both professionally and personally—is ideal to lead our emerging … Read more

Texas Capital Bank Names Clendening Head of Marketing and Communications

On May 2, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that John Clendening has joined the firm as executive director and head of marketing and communications. He joins Texas Capital Bank from Unisys, where he led all corporate, financial, product, executive, internal and crisis communications. He has also held … Read more

Carter Rejoins Arkansas-based Bank OZK as Chief Credit Officer

On April 24, Little Rock, Arkansas-based Bank OZK announced that John Carter has returned as chief credit officer. He will be responsible for oversight of the bank’s credit, loan operations, special assets and mortgage lending functions. In addition, Carter will participate in the development of corporate strategy for lending practices and policies. Carter rejoins Bank … Read more

Florida-based Amerant Bank Names Vérot Moore Houston Market President

Coral Gables, Florida-based Amerant Bank has appointed Caroline Vérot Moore executive vice president/Houston market president. She will oversee multiple business sectors in the market, including commercial banking, commercial real estate, retail, private and business banking, specialty finance and treasury management. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate banking, Vérot Moore is a highly … Read more

Devora Joins Mississippi-based Cadence Bank’s Financial Institutions Group in Dallas

Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank announced the addition of Amanda Devora as vice president/operations manager of its financial institutions group (FIG), which provides correspondent banking services for financial institution clients across the U.S. Officing in Dallas, she will support Brad Durham, executive vice president and managing director of FIG. Devora brings more than 20 years of … Read more

Community Bankers’ Compliance Select Program Taps Gibson for Digital Guidance

Stacy Gibson has joined the staff of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) in Austin to serve as digital compliance officer. She comes to IBAT’s Compliance Select program with more than 22 years of financial institution experience. She began her career at a community bank in Lubbock while earning her BBA degree in finance … Read more

Texas Capital Bank Appoints Youngberg Jr. Chief Credit Officer

On April 11, Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank announced that David A. Youngberg Jr. has joined the firm as managing director and chief credit officer. He is responsible for directing the strategy for Texas Capital Bank’s credit approval, underwriting and monitoring processes. Youngberg reports directly to Tim Storms, chief risk officer. Youngberg brings more than two … Read more

Casillas Joins Jefferson Bank as Vice President in Trust Division

San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank has hired Michelle R. Casillas to serve as vice president/trust officer. Her career has focused on assisting families and individuals with estate planning, probate and guardianship needs. She previously served as the staff attorney for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2, one of 19 such courts in Texas. Casillas holds a … Read more

Dallas Capital Bank Hires Griggs to Serve on Commercial Real Estate Team

In mid-February, Dallas Capital Bank announced the addition of Jarrod Griggs as senior vice president/commercial real estate. He will report to Patrick Brown, executive vice president and managing director/commercial real estate. He will be responsible for providing real estate developers and investors customized financing solutions for the construction, acquisition, expansion or upgrade of multifamily, retail, … Read more

Anderson Joins Susser Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Julie Anderson has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer at Arlington-based Susser Bank, effective April 3. She will report to Sam L. Susser, chairman and CEO. Her duties will include operational oversight of, and interaction with, many Susser Bank departments, including accounting, finance, risk management, technology and information security, legal and human … Read more