TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Killeen-based Fort Hood National Bank is changing its name to First Heroes National Bank, effective September 1. The bank explained the change “as part of our ongoing dedication to serving soldiers and their families worldwide” on its website, adding that, “for over 55 years, our mission has been ‘Serving Those Who Serve.’” Retired Army Col. … Read more
On August 18, Lubbock-based Western Bank held groundbreaking ceremonies for its new banking center to be located at 117th and Slide Rd. in South Lubbock. Complimentary breakfast burritos and refreshments were served. “We are blessed and honored to continue our growth in the Lubbock market with this, our third Lubbock location,” says Dan Odom, president … Read more
Corpus Christi-based Charter Bank recently announced the appointment of Matt Adler to its board of directors. Adler, sales manager at Atlas Iron & Metal, lived in the Dallas area for 20 years, but returned to Corpus Christi in 2012 to work for the family’s sales and property management business. He earned his BBA degree in … Read more
Mark Wade has been named chief executive officer of Bank of Texas, a subsidiary of Tulsa, Oklahoma-based BOK Financial Corp., as of January 1, 2023. He will assume the role as longtime CEO Norm Bagwell transitions into a new part-time role after leading the Texas bank for more than 15 years. “Norm Bagwell has been … Read more
Amarillo-based FirstBank Southwest recently announced the promotion of Will Miller to president of commercial and corporate banking. He has worked for FirstBank Southwest for 27 years and has served as the Amarillo market president and chief lending officer for the past eight years. In his new position, he will supervise the market presidents in each … Read more
Leawood, Kansas-based CrossFirst Bank has hired Jason Dudley to serve as market president in Frisco. Dudley has more than 15 years of banking experience focused on mid-sized businesses and private wealth for individuals. Prior to joining CrossFirst Bank, he served for almost nine years as executive vice president at PlainsCapital Bank in Dallas and prior … Read more
Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank recently announced two key market leadership commercial banking promotions in Dallas. Andrew Widmer has been appointed executive vice president/senior managing director–Dallas of middle-market banking. He brings 20 years of banking experience to this role and will focus on using his talents to lead the Dallas commercial and industrial banking efforts, developing … Read more
On July 18, Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Investar Holding Corp. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Investar Bank National Association, has entered into an agreement to sell certain assets, deposits and other liabilities associated with its Alice and Victoria locations in Texas to Corpus Christi-based First Community Bank. The pending sale is expected to close in … Read more
In late June, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. announced a number of recent promotions. Clay Thompson has been promoted to president of the bank’s eastern region. He has been employed by Texas Bank and Trust for more than five years, serving in various management capacities involving the bank’s credit analyst program, credit administration and … Read more
On June 16, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that it will relocate and unite its Richardson offices and banking center to a new campus by the fourth quarter of 2023. Texas Capital Bank has signed a 15-year lease with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and … Read more