Texas Community Bankers Included in Independent Banker’s 2021 ‘40 Under 40’ List

Independent Banker, the flagship publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, recently published its third-annual list of “40 Under 40: 2021’s Emerging Community Bank Leaders.” According to the magazine, “The competition highlights young community bankers who stepped up to help their banks navigate a chaotic year. They delivered economic relief. They introduced new technology. … Read more

Amegy Bank CEO Stephens Named Volunteer of the Year by United Way of Greater Houston

United Way of Greater Houston has named Steve Stephens, chief executive officer of Amegy Bank, as this year’s recipient of the Robert W. Kneebone Volunteer of the Year Award at its annual meeting. The Kneebone Award is a distinguished honor given to a United Way volunteer in recognition of their extraordinary leadership and commitment to … Read more

IBC Bank’s Schwebel Receives AEM San Antonio Legacy Award

On December 17, Gerald “Gerry” Schwebel, executive vice president at Laredo-based IBC Bank, was presented the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM) San Antonio Legacy Award. The AEM San Antonio Legacy Award recipient is selected by the AEM board of directors to recognize a local business leader who has demonstrated continuous support of the association and … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Presents 2020 Cornerstone and LiFE Awards

The Texas Bankers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association, presented the annual Cornerstone and Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) awards to banks at a special virtual video presentation on December 3. The Cornerstone Award recognizes excellence in community involvement by Texas banks. The following banks were honored with the 2020 Cornerstone Award. … Read more

Several Texas Financial Institutions Named ‘Top 100 Places to Work’ by Dallas Morning News

Terrell-based American National Bank of Texas, one of the oldest independently owned banks in Texas, has made The Dallas Morning News’ “Top 100 Places to Work 2020” list in the large-company category. This is the 11th time the bank has achieved this significant recognition as a top employer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. In addition, … Read more

Independent Bankers Association of Texas Honors Yennik Inc. with 2020 President’s Award

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored Yennik Inc. with the IBAT President’s Award. R. Kinney Williams, Yennik president and founder, accepted this prestigious award on behalf of the company during the 2020 IBAT unCONVENTIONal (46th Annual Convention), which was presented virtually earlier this month. The IBAT President’s Award is given at the … Read more

Independent Bankers Association of Texas Honors Temple with 2020 Chairman’s Award

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored Robb Temple with the IBAT Chairman’s Award. Temple, chief government affairs officer at McKinney-based Independent Financial, was presented this prestigious award during the 2020 IBAT unCONVENTIONal, the association’s 46th annual Convention presented virtually in early October. The IBAT Chairman’s Award is the association’s highest honor, selected solely … Read more

TFNB Your Bank for Life Wins Top Statewide Best of Community Banking Award

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) recently honored McGregor-based TFNB Your Bank for Life with Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Awards. The bank received both a Gold Eagle and the “Best of Show” award, which is the competition’s top honor, for its community service program, Charity Champions. TFNB created Charity Champions six years ago … Read more

Texas Bankers Foundation Honors 50-Year Bankers

On September 23, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), honored 30 Texas bankers with the 50-Year Banker Award during TBA’s Virtual Texas Economic Resilience Summit. This prestigious award honors bankers with a half-century or more of service and dedication to the banking industry. G. Drew Allbright of Carrollton … Read more

Dallas Business Journal Ranks Independent Financial Second Among Mid-Market Companies

McKinney-based Independent Financial ranks second in the Dallas Business Journal’s 2020 “Middle Market 50,” which recognizes the fastest-growing private and public midsize companies in North Texas. The publication defines middle-market companies as those with annual revenue between $10 million and $1 billion. It includes companies within a 12-county area around the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, an … Read more