PlainsCapital Bank Taps Jackson as Private Bank Senior Wealth Strategist

Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank recently announced that Gary Jackson has joined The Private Bank at PlainsCapital in Dallas as senior vice president/senior wealth strategist. He has more than 18 years of investment banking experience. In his new role, Jackson will develop customized financial plans and investment strategies for The Private Bank’s clients. “There are numerous factors … Read more

Texas Bank and Trust Names Farrer Commercial Lender in Richardson

Tyler Farrer has been promoted to vice president and commercial lender at the Richardson branch of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. He joined the bank in 2014 as a credit analyst and was promoted to assistant vice president in 2019, providing loan and deposit solutions for commercial customers. Farrer holds a BS degree in … Read more

American State Bank Names Bowen Market President for Amarillo Region

Arp-based American State Bank has appointed Steve Bowen Amarillo region market president. The bank recently established loan/deposit production offices in West Texas and the South Plains. The Amarillo office is located at 801 S. Fillmore, Suite 205. “As a community bank committed to Texas, we’re starting with the right individuals to lead our markets and … Read more

Winning the Product War: How Community Financial Institutions Can Outcompete Fintechs and Mega Banks

Join Unifimoney co-founder and CEO Ben Soppitt and Chief Investment Officer Max Osbon for an upcoming webinar to learn how your financial institution can beat standalone neobanks, investment apps and big banks. Ben and Max will address a number of solutions for community bankers during the free webinar at 1 p.m. (Central) on August 31. … Read more

Lendistry Expands to the Lone Star State with Funding of $5 Million Provided by Texas Capital Bank

On August 9, Lendistry, a minority-led and technology-enabled small business and commercial real estate lender, announced plans to support underserved small businesses across Texas thanks to the funding of $5 million provided by Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank. The partnership allows Lendistry to open a physical location in Dallas—its first in Texas—and provide access to capital … Read more

Independent Financial Expands Austin Lending Team to Meet Growing Demand

McKinney-based Independent Financial is expanding its Austin market lending team at both its downtown and West Lake Hills locations to help meet growing demand. Scott Daniels has been promoted to senior vice president and will assist commercial loan customers, evaluate real estate and service credit loans. Rick Lindley also represents Independent Financial and both Laurie … Read more

Guaranty Bank & Trust Promotes Brown to Austin Area Chairman and Executive Officer

Travis Brown has been promoted to Austin area chairman/executive officer for Mount Pleasant-based Guaranty Bank & Trust. A third-generation Austinite, he has more than 17 years of commercial banking experience in Central Texas, working with a variety of businesses, investors and industries. Brown earned his BBA degree with honors from St. Edwards University in Austin … Read more

Community Bankers to Gather in Fort Worth (Finally) for 48th Annual Convention

Members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas finally get a chance to gather in Fort Worth for its 48th Annual IBAT Convention, September 24–27 at the Omni Fort Worth. Texas’ premier organization of community bankers was scheduled to convene in Fort Worth in 2020, but the pandemic put the skids on that and the … Read more

Greer Joins FirstBank & Trust as Vice President of Commercial Lending

David Green, senior vice president of commercial lending at Lubbock-based FirstBank & Trust, announced the recent hiring of Josh Greer as vice president of commercial lending. Greer will office at the Abilene banking center located at 3910 S. Treadaway Blvd. Throughout his 20-year career, he honed his skills in customer service and relationship management. He … Read more

Texas Capital Bank Appoints Kucholtz Head of Private Wealth

Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank has appointed Bryan Kucholtz to serve as executive vice president/head of private wealth. He joined Texas Capital Bank in June, bringing more than 30 years of banking and finance experience, specifically in leading and growing all aspects of retail/institutional banking and wealth management across several states. Previously, he served as executive … Read more