Sterling Bank Names Executive

Sterling Bank, Houston, a subsidiary of Sterling Bancshares, has hired two executives from Frost Bank.

Don Najvar was named chief executive of the Guardian office in Houston, and James Cox was named senior vice president and commercial lender.

Mr. Najvar was a senior lender with Frost Bank in northwest Houston. Mr. Cox was a vice president and commercial lender.

In addition, Richard Pritchett was hired as vice president of commercial lending at Sterling's Champions office. Mr. Pritchett was a senior loan officer at Cornerstone Mortgage in Houston.

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