The Independent Bankers Association of Texas
“Collectively Creating Value for Community Banking”
Formed in 1974, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) represents Texas community banks. The Austin-based group is the largest state community banking organization in the nation, with membership comprised of more than 2,000 banks and branches in 700 Texas communities. Providing safe and responsible financial services to all Texans, IBAT member bank assets range in size from $27 million to $39 billion with combined assets statewide of nearly $256 billion. IBAT member banks are committed to supporting and investing in their local communities.
IBAT Management Team
Christopher L. Williston VI, CAE
President and CEO
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Alina Greavu, CAE
Director of Operations
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Ursula L. Jimenez
Director of Finance, Administration and Governance
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Curt Nelson
Director of Membership
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Julie Courtney, CAE, CMP
President, IBAT Services, Inc
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IBAT Staff
Bill Briggs
Director of Federal and Regulatory Advocacy
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Abbey Carnes
Associate Director of Membership
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Jody Davila, CAE
Communications Manager
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Sherry Palmer Fierro
Senior Events Planner
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Sharon Filer
Vendor Due Diligence Manager
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Wendy Foster
Director of Government Relations
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Kelly Goulart, CRCM, CAMS, CIA
Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager
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Karina Haba
Accounting and Operations Administrator
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Rachel Jeske
Executive Assistant and Project Manager [email protected]
Marilyn Jones, CPA
Associate Director of Finance
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Katie Mach
Events Planner
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Darlene Revers
Member Engagement Manager
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Mandy Robinson
Registration and Events Coordinator
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Apryl Salazar, CRCM, CAFP, CCBCO, CBAP
Digital Compliance Program Manager
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Beth Sheahan
Director of Strategic Relationships
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Lauren Staton
Administrative Assistant
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Compliance Select
Apryl Salazar, CRCM, CAFP, CCBCO, CBAP
Digital Compliance Program Manager [email protected]
Brandi Harris, MBA
Digital Compliance Officer
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Diem-Ha Ignacio, CCBCO, CBAP
Digital Compliance Officer
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Brandy Patterson, CCBCO, CRCM
Digital Compliance Officer
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Contact IBAT
Visit Us
6500 River Place Blvd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 101
Austin, TX 78730
Call Us
512-474-6889
800-749-4228