Austin Bank Welcomes Myers as Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Risk Officer

Sally Myers has joined Jacksonville-based Austin Bank as senior executive vice president and deputy chief risk officer. She will office out of Austin Bank’s Longview Greggton location. With almost 40 years of banking risk management, compliance and information security resources, Myers has helped start three banks from the ground up, in addition to possessing extensive … Read more

Comerica Inc. Names Goldman Chief Risk Officer, Oberg to Retire in 2024

On November 9, Dallas-based Comerica Inc. announced that Brian Goldman has been named senior executive vice president and chief risk officer, effective December 4. He succeeds Jay Oberg who is expected to retire in December 2024 following more than 32 years with Comerica. Oberg will remain a senior executive vice president at Comerica until his … Read more

Kruppa Joins Texas Regional Bank as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has hired Jacque Kruppa to serve as senior executive vice president and chief legal officer. In 2010, she played a major role in helping a group of South Texas investors purchase a bank charter from Falfurrias State Bank that would become Texas Regional Bank. She continued to advise Texas Regional Bank … Read more

Nabors Joins Agility Bank as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer

On September 5, Houston-based Agility Bank NA announced that veteran banker Rodney Nabors has been appointed senior executive vice president and chief lending officer. “This is a clear signal that men who support women in securing their financial goals are welcome at Agility, the first minority depository institution established specifically to focus on women,” says … Read more

Burchard Joins Southside Bank as Associate Chief Lending Officer

Tyler-based Southside Bank has hired Curtis Burchard to serve as senior executive vice president and associate chief lending officer. His 40-year career includes a track record of growing portfolios, maintaining close relationships with clients, and his careful attention to credit administration. Burchard will office out of Southside Bank’s Houston location on Post Oak Blvd., but … Read more

Third Coast Bancshares Names Deckert Chief Operating Officer, Announces Additional Promotions

On February 16, the board of directors of Third Coast Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Humble-based Third Coast Bank SSB, appointed Michael Deckert executive vice president and chief operating officer of the company. He has served as chief operating officer of Third Coast Bank since January 2022. Prior to joining the Third Coast Bank, Deckert … Read more

Jacobson Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Guaranty Bank & Trust

On June 28, Mount Pleasant-based Guaranty Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust NA, announced the promotion of Shalene Jacobson to executive vice president and chief financial officer of Guaranty Bank & Trust, replacing Cappy Payne. Payne will remain as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer for Guaranty Bancshares. “Cappy … Read more

Banking Veteran Donnelly Joins Veritex Community Bank as Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Longtime banking veteran Phil Donnelly has joined Dallas-based Veritex Community Bank as senior executive vice president and general counsel. As a member of the bank’s executive leadership team, Donnelly will work hand-in-hand with senior management in developing and implementing bank-wide strategic business initiatives and in the creation of new procedures and protocols designed to strengthen … Read more

Arkansas-based Simmons First National Corp. Announces Senior Leadership Role Changes

On April 22, Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Simmons First National Corp. announced changes to certain senior leadership roles. The following changes were effective as of April 26. Simmons Bank operates 23 branches in Texas. Bob Fehlman has been named president and chief operating officer of Simmons First National Corp. and Simmons Bank. In these roles, he … Read more