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.
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IBAT Management Team

Christopher L. Williston VI, CAE
President and CEO
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Christy Bussey
Director of Solutions and Strategies
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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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Steve Scurlock
Director of Government Relations
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Julie Courtney, CAE, CMP
President, IBAT Services, Inc
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Shay Iacoponelli
President, IBAT Education Foundation
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IBAT Staff

Michelle Beach, AIC
Claims Advocate, IBAT FS
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Abbey Carnes
Associate Director of Membership
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Jody Davila, CAE
Communications Manager
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Sharon Filer
Vendor Due Diligence Manager
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Meredyth Fowler
Legislative Counsel
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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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Jessica Hernandez
Administrative Assistant, IBAT Services
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Rachel Jeske
Executive Assistant and Project Manager [email protected]

Marilyn Jones, CPA
Associate Director of Finance
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Monica Lopez
Events Manager
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Karen Neeley
General Counsel
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Darlene Revers
Member Engagement Manager
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Mandy Robinson
Project Manager
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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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Matthew Smith
Director of Innovation Initiatives
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Lauren Staton
Administrative Assistant
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Connie Tolles, CRM, CIC, ACSR
Account Executive, IBAT FS
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Carol Troy, CIC, CRM, ARM, CISR
Agency Manager, IBAT FS
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Valarie Ure
Sales Director, IBAT FS
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Bea Vargas
Licensed Administrative Assistant, IBAT FS
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Jessenia Villarreal
Production Coordinator
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