Leadership Division
Leadership Division
To strengthen community banking for the future, by building exceptional leaders today.
About
The Leadership Division is the premier organization for Texas independent bankers and associate members. Founded in 1985, the Division is comprised of 13 regions (1-12 inside of Texas and 13 to encompass any IBAT member outside the state). View map.
Leadership members have dedicated themselves to the growth of independent banking and include:
- Energetic banking professionals who strive to better themselves on both a professional and personal level.
- Banking professionals whose sights are set on expanding their leadership roles in the financial community.
- Banking professionals dedicated to preserving the independent banking philosophy.
Leadership Division members are community bankers who want to make an investment in the future of independent banking. Get involved in the Leadership Division, the only leadership in Texas dedicated to the preservation of independent banking. The Leadership Division provides its members the opportunity to develop lifetime business relationships with the best and brightest people in community banking across the country. From networking with peers to political activism, members have the opportunity to help ensure the future of the Texas community banking industry.
Meet the Leadership Division Team
2025-2026 IBAT Leadership Division Executive Committee
TXN Bank, Hondo
First National Bank, Ballinger
Upcoming Leadership Division Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 15 |
Region 4 | Beyond the Fairway: The Future of Money Christopher Williston | IBAT President & CEO Stablecoins, tokenized deposits and community banking’s role in shaping the future of money. |
Euless |
| October 17 |
Region 1 | Tee It Up in the Panhandle: Golf Scramble Enjoy a day on the course with fellow community bankers and industry partners in the Texas Panhandle. |
Canyon |
| October 22 |
Region 2 | Aim High: Sporting Clays Tournament Take aim at a little friendly competition with community banking colleagues from across West Texas. |
San Angelo |
| October 26 | Region 9 | Golf Scramble | League City |
| October 29 | Region 12 | Q2 Stadium Tour | Austin |
| November 3 | Region 5 | Golf Scramble | Longview |
Excellence in Leadership Award
This award is bestowed on an individual who stands out as a leader among leaders in his/her service of Texas community banking or IBAT. Nominees must demonstrate a long history of personal commitment to and financial support of the 450-member division, which was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to the development of tomorrow’s leaders in community banking.
