TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Valliance Bank, which has branches in North Texas, announced three new hires in June. Michael Kavalier has joined the bank as senior vice president/director of treasury. He has more than a decade of experience in community banking. Kavalier earned a BS degree in sports science from Iowa State University. He subsequently completed a … Read more
Kristen Phillips has joined the staff of Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust as vice president/wealth and trust officer in its wealth management division in Longview. Phillips has worked as a trust and wealth associate and advisor in East Texas for 10 years. She attended Blinn College and is a certified trust and fiduciary advisor through … Read more
Reed Williams, president and CEO of Brady-based Brady National Bank, announced the promotion of Hanna Joe Jacoby to vice president/financial controller. She previously served as assistant vice president/operations officer. In addition to her new role, she is the bank’s Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officer. Jacoby graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University with a … Read more
Larry Allen, chairman and CEO of Lubbock-based Peoples Bank, recently announced the addition of Justin Fleming to serve as vice president and commercial lender. He will office at 11011 Quaker Ave. in Lubbock. Fleming has been in banking for 13 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Texas Tech University. He also attended … Read more
Dianne Escue has joined Jacksonville-based Austin Bank to serve as vice president and retail office manager in the downtown Jacksonville office. She brings 32 years of banking experience to the new position, most in management roles. “With her experience in customer service and leadership, Dianne has the skills that will enable her to foster relationships … Read more
Dallas-based American Momentum Bank is expanding its association banking division with the addition of two key hires in Texas. Graham T. Davis and Brian Hallock have joined the bank as vice presidents of association banking. They will provide personalized banking services to clients in the homeowner’s association and condominium association space. “We’re thrilled to continue … Read more
In April, Midland-based Community National Bank announced several new officers and officer promotions. Cheryl Bingham has been promoted to senior vice president/bank operations. She has been in banking for 37 years with 27 of those years at Community National Bank. She held numerous positions at the bank over the years prior to her recent promotion … Read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has appointed Matt Tower vice president and assistant general auditor. He will work with the bank’s general auditor to establish strategic priorities for the audit department and oversee the development and execution of the audit plan. Tower joined the Dallas Fed in 2021 as assistant vice president of the … Read more
On March 19, Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust Co. announced a number of promotions during its employee awards dinner. In addition to promotions in the bank’s Fort Worth, Frisco, Richardson, Marshall, Tyler Grande and Gladwater offices, six associates who work in the Longview office were promoted. Regina Mixon was promoted to vice president and treasury … Read more
Texas City-based Texas First Bank has hired Ryan DeWoody to serve as vice president/SBA business development officer. With more than 15 years of banking experience, he has specialized in SBA lending since 2011. He is skilled in small business lending, credit analysis and portfolio management. Prior to joining Texas First Bank, DeWoody was vice president/SBA … Read more