One of the most important purposes of IBAT’s Annual Convention is the annual meeting of the association. It’s the one time each year when we all gather in the same room, united in purpose, to elect a new board and celebrate the future of our association.
That moment carried even more meaning as we paused to thank several outgoing board members. Their years of service weren’t just about meetings and decisions, they were about countless hours of dedication, steady leadership and a shared commitment to making IBAT stronger for every community banker in Texas.
This year, we welcomed first and second term board members, special appointments and a new executive committee. Please help us welcome:
- Greg Wilson, Lamar National Bank, Paris
- Gabe Guerra, Kleberg Bank, Kingsville
- Jay Bearden, Legend Bank, Bowie
- Tracy Harris, Texas Regional Bank, Harlingen
- Kevin Monk, Alliance Bank, Sulphur Springs
- Sarah Long, First National Bank of Ballinger
- Brad Tidwell, VeraBank, Longview
- Chet Clayton, First State Bank of Ben Wheeler
- Barry Gober, First State Bank, Graham
- Jody Lee, Southwestern National Bank, Houston
- Christine Beaulieu Weinzapfel, Muenster State Bank, Gainesville
- Wade Easley, First National Bank, Hereford
- Aaron Flencher, Citizens State Bank, Somerville
- Greg Jackson, Cornerstone Capital Bank SSB, Dallas
- Ralph Riddel, III, The First National Bank of Aspermont
- Les Robbins, Avana Bank, Abilene
- Blain Rumage, Jacksboro National Bank
- Leslie Sedlock, The First National Bank of Eagle Lake
- Ryan Friend, Liberty Capital Bank, Addison
- Scot Long, First National Bank of Sterling City
- Brad Giddens, Integris, Financial Institution Division, Dallas
- Gordon Dobner, Forvis Mazars, Houston
Finally, we were honored to welcome Greg Wilson as IBAT’s new Chair. We look forward to standing alongside Greg and community bankers across Texas in the months ahead as we continue building a stronger future, together.
