SOUTHWEST
Compass Bank, a unit of Compass Banks of Texas, named all seven directors of the former Commerce National Bank in College Station, Tex., to its own Bryan/College Station board.
Compass bought Commerce's holding company, Greater Brazos Valley Bancorp., in April.
The new directors are:
Henry L. Presnal, the former chairman of Commerce National. Mr. Presnal, a retired veterinarian, works with Compass Bank's Small Business Administration division to create business relationships with veterinarians.
James K. Presnal, a state representative from 1949 to 1953. He operates a law practice and is the legislative counsel for State Farm Insurance in College Station.
Bill C. Presnal, the senior adviser for legislative affairs with Texas A&M University. Mr. Lewis was a Texas state representative from 1969 to 1984.
James R. Bradley, former director and chief executive officer of the Texas Engineering Extension Service at Texas A&M.
Neeley C. Lewis, a partner in the law firm of Dillon Lewis & Young. Mr. Lewis was a state representative from 1984 to 1985.
Patricia A. Cornelison, the owner of Pragmatic Tactics, a business development advisory firm. Earlier she was the president and chief executive officer of Columbia Medical Center in College Station.
Vernon Ken Shaw, a 39-year veteran of GTE who retired in 1995 as manager of its south-central division.
Alfred J. Lehtonen Sr. and B. Don Russel were also elected to the board. Mr. Lehtonen is general partner at Lehtonen Investments Ltd., a local property development and management firm.
Mr. Russell is associate vice chancellor for engineering at Texas A&M University, responsible for managing engineering research.
Compass Banks of Texas is a subsidiary of Birmingham, Ala.-based Compass Bancshares.
