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Prosperity Bancshares in Houston has named a new president.
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The sharp decline in oil prices has tempered John Allison's enthusiasm for buying banks in the Lone Star State or even making loans there.
April 24 -
Investors have been waiting for George Martinez to take Allegiance Bancshares public, and 2015 was expected to be the year. But a slide in oil prices might complicate the prospects. Still, with an acquisition to integrate and a team that produces 20% annual loan growth, he is looking forward to the coming year.
December 30
Westbound Bank in Katy, Texas, has promoted Troy England, chief lending officer, to president.
England succeeds as president Robert Kramer, who will remain chief executive, according to a company spokeswoman. The promotion was
England joined the $144 million-asset Westbound in November 2013, after previously working as senior vice president at First Bank in Conroe, Texas.
Westbound also recently hired two loan officers, Tonya Weinzettle from First Bank in Conroe and Nick Davis from Woodforest National Bank in The Woodlands, Texas.
Westbound has four branches in the Houston area and plans to open a fifth in Conroe, Houston Business Journal reported in April.
