Fort Worth Business Press, Nov. 14, 2006, “PlainsCapital’s Montgomery Gets ‘Banker of the Year’ Nod” — Lynn Montgomery, president of PlainsCapital Bank Fort Worth Western Place, receives the Tarrant County Banker’s Association’s 2006 Outstanding Banker of the Year Award.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, May 5, 2006, “Lubbock Area Foundation Honors Local Hero” — PlainsCapital Corporation founder, Chairman and CEO Alan B. White is honored as “Hero of the Year” by the Lubbock Area Foundation. White is being honored because of the substantial giving of his time, money and vision to the Lubbock community and Texas Tech. A permanent endowment is also being established in White’s name for charitable purposes of his choosing.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 4, 2006, “PlainsCapital Adds Staff with Huge Withdrawal from Compass” — PlainsCapital Bank nearly doubles its Tarrant County presence with the addition of 28 seasoned local bankers. The newly added staff joins PlainsCapital from TexasBank, which was recently acquired by Spanish bank BBVA.
Fort Worth Business Press, May 4, 2006, “PlainsCapital Rustles Up 28 Former TexasBank Employees” — PlainsCapital Bank recently hired 28 new employees from the former TexasBank, which was recently acquired by Spanish bank BBVA. “Fort Worth is our fastest growing market,” states PlainsCapital Corporation founder, Chairman and CEO Alan B. White. “PlainsCapital Bank is committed to serving Tarrant and Parker counties. That’s why we’ve hired talented individuals who are just as committed to these markets and who fit into our company culture.”
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Apr. 16, 2006, “At Your Fingertips” — PlainsCapital Bank is embracing emerging technologies at its new Overton Park location in Lubbock, Texas. The branch boasts electronic kiosks that allow customers to open new accounts and fill out loan applications and ATMs that can scan and accept check deposits. “We think these are the only ATMs like this in the region,” said David Seim, president of PlainsCapital Bank Lubbock. “Certainly, they are one of a kind in the area.”
The Weatherford Democrat, Apr. 9, 2006, “PlainsCapital Bank to Open Temporary Location Monday” — PlainsCapital Bank announces the opening of a temporary Weatherford, Texas location while its new, permanent site at 1001 Sante Fe Drive completes construction. Pat Hamilton and Bob Glenn will lead the efforts in opening the new Weatherford branch. Hamilton will serve as president and Glenn as executive vice president of the new location.