Looking to educate and inspire children to become savvy savers, Austin Bank has launched its financial literacy program, Teach Children to $ave, by donating an assortment of children’s books to Bullard Community Library.
The children’s books are part of an Austin Bank educational program provided to area public libraries; in addition to 69 public and private elementary schools in East Texas. The children’s literature explores money management issues and the decisions that they may face such as savings, wants, needs and setting priorities.
Children’s books donated to the Bullard Community Library are:
How the Second Grade Got $8,205.50 to Visit the Statue of Liberty by Nathan Zimelman
A Dollar for Penny by Julia Glass
Sluggers’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy
Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells
These book donations kick off this year’s educational adventure, Teach Children to $ave. Sponsored by Austin Bank, this program encompasses a special financial lesson for second grade students (and their teachers and parents) within Bullard ISD and Brook Hill School.
“Working with these libraries and elementary schools, Austin Bank wants to promote the importance of financial literacy in these changing economic times,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board. “Our staff is committed to helping our future customers become wise savers. We hope to accomplish this by giving our local libraries, schools and teachers educational support that explains, as well as, teaches an important financial lesson.”
Elementary schools in all communities served by Austin Bank’s 28 locations were invited to participate in “Teach Children to $ave”. Teaching tools and materials were distributed to the 299 classrooms for use by some 6,000 second graders.
The Teach Children to $ave program includes:
ü A lesson plan for teachers with accompanying worksheet for the students titled, “Pick a Pet – Making Smart Choices.” (in English and Spanish)
ü A bank-sponsored coloring contest for second grade students. Austin Bank will award a $50 savings bond to one student from each participating school. The winners’ colored drawings will be displayed in bank lobbies beginning November.
ü A book donation to the school library - Sluggars’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy.
ü A letter for parents (in English and Spanish) offering money management tips for children.
ü A $10 coupon that will allow a participating child to open a Young $avers (savings account) with a $10 gift from Austin Bank.
ü A Certificate of Participation for each student.
This is the third year Austin Bank has provided a financial literacy program to area elementary schools. In 2007, the bank offered a program to four grade levels (Kindergarten through third grade students). In 2008, a program was provided to about 7,300 Kindergarten students of East Texas.
“This year, the bank chose to work with an older group of students who can read and have basic math skills. Many children develop early spending patterns long before they develop saving habits,” said Austin. “Through our Teach Children to $ave lesson we hope to show children the difference between wants and needs and how priorities can influence spending. Lessons learned that will help build a generation of saving consumers.”
“We want to thank the schools and libraries for participating in the Teach Children to $ave program. This program is a vital part of our community outreach program which aims to both serve and educate our children,” said Austin “Austin Bank is proud to take an active role in the financial education of the youth of East Texas.”
Austin Bank’s Teach Children to $ave program is affiliated with the American Banker’s Association Million Child Challenge – a program that aims to reach one million children through a financial education lesson.
Austin Bank, a community bank with headquarters in Jacksonville, Texas, has in excess of $1 billion in assets with 28 offices in nine counties throughout East Texas. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
(Released November 2009)
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Austin Bank Donates Books to Jacksonville Library
Looking to educate and inspire children to become savvy savers, Austin Bank has launched its financial literacy program, Teach Children to $ave, by donating an assortment of children’s books to Jacksonville City Library.
The children’s books are part of an Austin Bank educational program provided to area public libraries; in addition to 69 public and private elementary schools in East Texas. The children’s literature explores money management issues and the decisions that they may face such as savings, wants, needs and setting priorities.
Children’s books donated to the Jacksonville City Library are:
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst
Saturday Sancocho by Leyla Torres
Sluggers’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy
Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells
These book donations kick off this year’s educational adventure, Teach Children to $ave. Sponsored by Austin Bank, this program encompasses a special financial lesson for second grade students (and their teachers and parents) within Jacksonville ISD and Jacksonville Christian School.
“Working with these libraries and elementary schools, Austin Bank wants to promote the importance of financial literacy in these changing economic times,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board. “Our staff is committed to helping our future customers become wise savers. We hope to accomplish this by giving our local libraries, schools and teachers educational support that explains, as well as, teaches an important financial lesson.”
Elementary schools in all communities served by Austin Bank’s 28 locations were invited to participate in “Teach Children to $ave”. Teaching tools and materials were distributed to the 299 classrooms for use by some 6,000 second graders.
The Teach Children to $ave program includes:
ü A lesson plan for teachers with accompanying worksheet for the students titled, “Pick a Pet – Making Smart Choices.” (in English and Spanish)
ü A bank-sponsored coloring contest for second grade students. Austin Bank will award a $50 savings bond to one student from each participating school. The winners’ colored drawings will be displayed in bank lobbies beginning November.
ü A book donation to the school library - Sluggars’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy.
ü A letter for parents (in English and Spanish) offering money management tips for children.
ü A $10 coupon that will allow a participating child to open a Young $avers (savings account) with a $10 gift from Austin Bank.
ü A Certificate of Participation for each student.
This is the third year Austin Bank has provided a financial literacy program to area elementary schools. In 2007, the bank offered a program to four grade levels (Kindergarten through third grade students). In 2008, a program was provided to about 7,300 Kindergarten students of East Texas.
“This year, the bank chose to work with an older group of students who can read and have basic math skills. Many children develop early spending patterns long before they develop saving habits,” said Austin. “Through our Teach Children to $ave lesson we hope to show children the difference between wants and needs and how priorities can influence spending. Lessons learned that will help build a generation of saving consumers.”
“We want to thank the schools and libraries for participating in the Teach Children to $ave program. This program is a vital part of our community outreach program which aims to both serve and educate our children,” said Austin “Austin Bank is proud to take an active role in the financial education of the youth of East Texas.”
Austin Bank’s Teach Children to $ave program is affiliated with the American Banker’s Association Million Child Challenge – a program that aims to reach one million children through a financial education lesson.
Austin Bank, a community bank with headquarters in Jacksonville, Texas, has in excess of $1 billion in assets with 28 offices in nine counties throughout East Texas. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
(Released November 2009)
The children’s books are part of an Austin Bank educational program provided to area public libraries; in addition to 69 public and private elementary schools in East Texas. The children’s literature explores money management issues and the decisions that they may face such as savings, wants, needs and setting priorities.
Children’s books donated to the Jacksonville City Library are:
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst
Saturday Sancocho by Leyla Torres
Sluggers’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy
Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells
These book donations kick off this year’s educational adventure, Teach Children to $ave. Sponsored by Austin Bank, this program encompasses a special financial lesson for second grade students (and their teachers and parents) within Jacksonville ISD and Jacksonville Christian School.
“Working with these libraries and elementary schools, Austin Bank wants to promote the importance of financial literacy in these changing economic times,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board. “Our staff is committed to helping our future customers become wise savers. We hope to accomplish this by giving our local libraries, schools and teachers educational support that explains, as well as, teaches an important financial lesson.”
Elementary schools in all communities served by Austin Bank’s 28 locations were invited to participate in “Teach Children to $ave”. Teaching tools and materials were distributed to the 299 classrooms for use by some 6,000 second graders.
The Teach Children to $ave program includes:
ü A lesson plan for teachers with accompanying worksheet for the students titled, “Pick a Pet – Making Smart Choices.” (in English and Spanish)
ü A bank-sponsored coloring contest for second grade students. Austin Bank will award a $50 savings bond to one student from each participating school. The winners’ colored drawings will be displayed in bank lobbies beginning November.
ü A book donation to the school library - Sluggars’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy.
ü A letter for parents (in English and Spanish) offering money management tips for children.
ü A $10 coupon that will allow a participating child to open a Young $avers (savings account) with a $10 gift from Austin Bank.
ü A Certificate of Participation for each student.
This is the third year Austin Bank has provided a financial literacy program to area elementary schools. In 2007, the bank offered a program to four grade levels (Kindergarten through third grade students). In 2008, a program was provided to about 7,300 Kindergarten students of East Texas.
“This year, the bank chose to work with an older group of students who can read and have basic math skills. Many children develop early spending patterns long before they develop saving habits,” said Austin. “Through our Teach Children to $ave lesson we hope to show children the difference between wants and needs and how priorities can influence spending. Lessons learned that will help build a generation of saving consumers.”
“We want to thank the schools and libraries for participating in the Teach Children to $ave program. This program is a vital part of our community outreach program which aims to both serve and educate our children,” said Austin “Austin Bank is proud to take an active role in the financial education of the youth of East Texas.”
Austin Bank’s Teach Children to $ave program is affiliated with the American Banker’s Association Million Child Challenge – a program that aims to reach one million children through a financial education lesson.
Austin Bank, a community bank with headquarters in Jacksonville, Texas, has in excess of $1 billion in assets with 28 offices in nine counties throughout East Texas. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
(Released November 2009)
Austin Bank Donates Books to Marshall Library
Looking to educate and inspire children to become savvy savers, Austin Bank has launched its financial literacy program, Teach Children to $ave, by donating an assortment of children’s books to Marshall Public Library.
The children’s books are part of an Austin Bank educational program provided to area public libraries; in addition to 69 public and private elementary schools in East Texas. The children’s literature explores money management issues and the decisions that they may face such as savings, wants, needs and setting priorities.
Children’s books donated to the Marshall Pubic Library are:
Round and Round the Money Goes by Melvin and Gilda Berger
Money, Money Honey Bunny by Marilyn Sadler
Sluggers’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy
Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells
These book donations kick off this year’s educational adventure, Teach Children to $ave. Sponsored by Austin Bank, this program encompasses a special financial lesson for second grade students and their teachers and parents.
“Working with these libraries and elementary schools, Austin Bank wants to promote the importance of financial literacy in these changing economic times,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board. “Our staff is committed to helping our future customers become wise savers. We hope to accomplish this by giving our local libraries, schools and teachers educational support that explains, as well as, teaches an important financial lesson.”
Elementary schools in all communities served by Austin Bank’s 28 locations were invited to participate in “Teach Children to $ave”. Teaching tools and materials were distributed to the 299 classrooms for use by some 6,000 second graders.
The Teach Children to $ave program includes:
A lesson plan for teachers with accompanying worksheet for the students titled, “Pick a Pet – Making Smart Choices.” (in English and Spanish)
A bank-sponsored coloring contest for second grade students. Austin Bank will award a $50 savings bond to one student from each participating
school. The winners’ colored drawings will be displayed in bank lobbies beginning November.
A book donation to the school library - Sluggars’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy.
A letter for parents (in English and Spanish) offering money management tips for children.
A $10 coupon that will allow a participating child to open a Young $avers (savings account) with a $10 gift from Austin Bank.
A Certificate of Participation for each student.
This is the third year Austin Bank has provided a financial literacy program to area elementary schools. In 2007, the bank offered a program to four grade levels (Kindergarten through third grade students). In 2008, a program was provided to about 7,300 Kindergarten students of East Texas.
“This year, the bank chose to work with an older group of students who can read and have basic math skills. Many children develop early spending patterns long before they develop saving habits,” said Austin. “Through our Teach Children to $ave lesson we hope to show children the difference between wants and needs and how priorities can influence spending. Lessons learned that will help build a generation of saving consumers.”
“We want to thank the schools and libraries for participating in the Teach Children to $ave program. This program is a vital part of our community outreach program which aims to both serve and educate our children,” said Austin “Austin Bank is proud to take an active role in the financial education of the youth of East Texas.”
Austin Bank’s Teach Children to $ave program is affiliated with the American Banker’s Association Million Child Challenge – a program that aims to reach one million children through a financial education lesson.
Austin Bank, a community bank with headquarters in Jacksonville, Texas, has in excess of $1 billion in assets with 28 offices in nine counties
throughout East Texas. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
The children’s books are part of an Austin Bank educational program provided to area public libraries; in addition to 69 public and private elementary schools in East Texas. The children’s literature explores money management issues and the decisions that they may face such as savings, wants, needs and setting priorities.
Children’s books donated to the Marshall Pubic Library are:
Round and Round the Money Goes by Melvin and Gilda Berger
Money, Money Honey Bunny by Marilyn Sadler
Sluggers’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy
Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells
These book donations kick off this year’s educational adventure, Teach Children to $ave. Sponsored by Austin Bank, this program encompasses a special financial lesson for second grade students and their teachers and parents.
“Working with these libraries and elementary schools, Austin Bank wants to promote the importance of financial literacy in these changing economic times,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board. “Our staff is committed to helping our future customers become wise savers. We hope to accomplish this by giving our local libraries, schools and teachers educational support that explains, as well as, teaches an important financial lesson.”
Elementary schools in all communities served by Austin Bank’s 28 locations were invited to participate in “Teach Children to $ave”. Teaching tools and materials were distributed to the 299 classrooms for use by some 6,000 second graders.
The Teach Children to $ave program includes:
A lesson plan for teachers with accompanying worksheet for the students titled, “Pick a Pet – Making Smart Choices.” (in English and Spanish)
A bank-sponsored coloring contest for second grade students. Austin Bank will award a $50 savings bond to one student from each participating
school. The winners’ colored drawings will be displayed in bank lobbies beginning November.
A book donation to the school library - Sluggars’ Car Wash by Stuart J. Murphy.
A letter for parents (in English and Spanish) offering money management tips for children.
A $10 coupon that will allow a participating child to open a Young $avers (savings account) with a $10 gift from Austin Bank.
A Certificate of Participation for each student.
This is the third year Austin Bank has provided a financial literacy program to area elementary schools. In 2007, the bank offered a program to four grade levels (Kindergarten through third grade students). In 2008, a program was provided to about 7,300 Kindergarten students of East Texas.
“This year, the bank chose to work with an older group of students who can read and have basic math skills. Many children develop early spending patterns long before they develop saving habits,” said Austin. “Through our Teach Children to $ave lesson we hope to show children the difference between wants and needs and how priorities can influence spending. Lessons learned that will help build a generation of saving consumers.”
“We want to thank the schools and libraries for participating in the Teach Children to $ave program. This program is a vital part of our community outreach program which aims to both serve and educate our children,” said Austin “Austin Bank is proud to take an active role in the financial education of the youth of East Texas.”
Austin Bank’s Teach Children to $ave program is affiliated with the American Banker’s Association Million Child Challenge – a program that aims to reach one million children through a financial education lesson.
Austin Bank, a community bank with headquarters in Jacksonville, Texas, has in excess of $1 billion in assets with 28 offices in nine counties
throughout East Texas. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Patty Steelman Awarded CFMP Designation
Jacksonville, TX, November 9, 2009 – Patty Steelman, Vice President / Director of Marketing for Austin Bank, was recently awarded the Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB), a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, in Washington, DC.
Steelman has more than 27 years of marketing and advertising experience. She is a graduate of the 2002 American Bankers Association School of Bank Marketing at the University of Colorado, the 2009 ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management at SMU, Austin Bank Leadership Class V, and Leadership Tyler Class 19. Steelman is a current Board Member of the Literacy Council of Tyler, the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas, and member of the Tyler Executive Women’s Network. She is the 2007 / 2008 Past Board President of the Literacy Council of Tyler and 2007 Chair of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Tyler/Smith County. In 2006, Steelman received the Austin Bank Community Involvement Award recognizing her volunteer service with the Literacy Council of Tyler.
Steelman joined Austin Bank as Director of Marketing in 1999. Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, TX, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses with 28 locations in 18 cities. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service in the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
The CFMP designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of financial services marketing. To qualify for the CFMP certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the financial marketing profession, pass an exam, and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CFMP exam covers many areas including financial principles, laws and regulations, market research, characteristics of marketing plans, and marketing components.
Financial services professionals, working through the Institute of Certified Bankers, initiated the CFMP designation and eight other designations in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry. ICB certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and promote professional continuing education and development.
The ICB, with 8,000 certified members, provides financial services professionals with confidence, credibility and recognition through its certifications. As a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, ICB promotes the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise. For more information about the Institute of Certified Bankers and its professional certifications, call 202-663-5092 or visit www.aba.com/icb.
Steelman has more than 27 years of marketing and advertising experience. She is a graduate of the 2002 American Bankers Association School of Bank Marketing at the University of Colorado, the 2009 ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management at SMU, Austin Bank Leadership Class V, and Leadership Tyler Class 19. Steelman is a current Board Member of the Literacy Council of Tyler, the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas, and member of the Tyler Executive Women’s Network. She is the 2007 / 2008 Past Board President of the Literacy Council of Tyler and 2007 Chair of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Tyler/Smith County. In 2006, Steelman received the Austin Bank Community Involvement Award recognizing her volunteer service with the Literacy Council of Tyler.
Steelman joined Austin Bank as Director of Marketing in 1999. Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, TX, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses with 28 locations in 18 cities. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service in the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
The CFMP designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of financial services marketing. To qualify for the CFMP certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the financial marketing profession, pass an exam, and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CFMP exam covers many areas including financial principles, laws and regulations, market research, characteristics of marketing plans, and marketing components.
Financial services professionals, working through the Institute of Certified Bankers, initiated the CFMP designation and eight other designations in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry. ICB certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and promote professional continuing education and development.
The ICB, with 8,000 certified members, provides financial services professionals with confidence, credibility and recognition through its certifications. As a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association, ICB promotes the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise. For more information about the Institute of Certified Bankers and its professional certifications, call 202-663-5092 or visit www.aba.com/icb.
Mike Simpson Receives National Certification
Mike Simpson, Treasury Management Officer with Austin Bank, was recently awarded the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) designation.
The AAP is a professional accreditation conferred by NACHA (National Automated Clearinghouse Association), and it designates those individuals who are nationally recognized experts in the ACH industry. It establishes a professional standard based on best practices and on recognized procedures developed by NACHA and the Regional Payments Associations.
To be accredited, the AAP must have a thorough knowledge of the ACH Rule Book and of the various Federal laws that govern its operation and must achieve a passing score on the AAP exam.
“Mike is a true professional who is an integral member of the Austin Bank team,” said Vice Chairman Jeff Austin, III. “His conscientious work within the Treasury Management department, his bilingual skills as well as his most recent achievement, are valuable assets to the bank.”
Simpson became a part of the Austin Bank team in February 2008 when City National Bank merged with Austin Bank. At that time, he had been working as a Personal Banker at City National since December 2004. He now works from the Austin Bank Kilgore location supporting the bank’s Treasury Management products, services and customers.
Simpson is a graduate of the Alliance Academy in Quito, Ecuador, South America and LeTourneau University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration. Simpson is also a recipient of the 2008 Austin Bank Commitment to Community Award which recognized his volunteer work with Junior Achievement of East Texas. He is a Command Spanish instructor at the Kilgore College Workforce Development Department and member of Kilgore Chamber of Commerce.
Simpson and his wife, Kristi, have five children, Wesley, Halé, Emma, Nathan and Evie.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
The AAP is a professional accreditation conferred by NACHA (National Automated Clearinghouse Association), and it designates those individuals who are nationally recognized experts in the ACH industry. It establishes a professional standard based on best practices and on recognized procedures developed by NACHA and the Regional Payments Associations.
To be accredited, the AAP must have a thorough knowledge of the ACH Rule Book and of the various Federal laws that govern its operation and must achieve a passing score on the AAP exam.
“Mike is a true professional who is an integral member of the Austin Bank team,” said Vice Chairman Jeff Austin, III. “His conscientious work within the Treasury Management department, his bilingual skills as well as his most recent achievement, are valuable assets to the bank.”
Simpson became a part of the Austin Bank team in February 2008 when City National Bank merged with Austin Bank. At that time, he had been working as a Personal Banker at City National since December 2004. He now works from the Austin Bank Kilgore location supporting the bank’s Treasury Management products, services and customers.
Simpson is a graduate of the Alliance Academy in Quito, Ecuador, South America and LeTourneau University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration. Simpson is also a recipient of the 2008 Austin Bank Commitment to Community Award which recognized his volunteer work with Junior Achievement of East Texas. He is a Command Spanish instructor at the Kilgore College Workforce Development Department and member of Kilgore Chamber of Commerce.
Simpson and his wife, Kristi, have five children, Wesley, Halé, Emma, Nathan and Evie.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
Austin Bank Promotes Elena Gomez to AVP
Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board, recently announced the promotion of Elena Gomez to Assistant Vice President / Loan Officer of the Tyler Med Center office located at 611 South Beckham in Tyler.
“Elena is a true professional who is an integral member of the Austin Bank team,” said Jeff Austin, III. “She has worked conscientiously within the Loan Department and served her Tyler Med Center customers well.”
Gomez has been with the Austin Bank Med Center office since 1998 and has taken advantage of Austin Bank’s career advancement opportunities. She has worked as a teller, customer service representative, loan assistant, and community lender. A graduate of Tyler Junior College and LeTourneau University, Gomez has completed numerous banking courses.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
“Elena is a true professional who is an integral member of the Austin Bank team,” said Jeff Austin, III. “She has worked conscientiously within the Loan Department and served her Tyler Med Center customers well.”
Gomez has been with the Austin Bank Med Center office since 1998 and has taken advantage of Austin Bank’s career advancement opportunities. She has worked as a teller, customer service representative, loan assistant, and community lender. A graduate of Tyler Junior College and LeTourneau University, Gomez has completed numerous banking courses.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
Chris Thompson Joins Gladewater Loan Department
Chris Thompson, a Lending Officer, has recently joined the Austin Bank Gladewater office as Assistant Vice President in its Loan Department.
“We are pleased to welcome Chris, who has been lending for three years at our Gilmer office. We are excited about his enthusiasm, work ethic and desire to get involved in the community,” said Regional President Rick Waldrop. “Chris brings a solid banking background; and the citizens of Gladewater and Greg County will find Chris attentive and responsive to their banking needs.”
Thompson has been with Austin Bank since 2002. He has experience as a Teller, Credit Clerk, Loan Administration Assistant, and four years in the Central Loan Documentation Department.
Thompson, a life long Gladewater native, is a graduate of Gladewater High School and Kilgore College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. He also attended Stephen F. Austin State University, the Community Bankers Lending School, and is scheduled to graduate in February 2010 from LeTourneau University.
Thompson and his wife, Betsy, have on son, Mason.
We invite you to come by the Gilmer office and meet Chris. He will be happy to help you with your loan and deposit needs.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
“We are pleased to welcome Chris, who has been lending for three years at our Gilmer office. We are excited about his enthusiasm, work ethic and desire to get involved in the community,” said Regional President Rick Waldrop. “Chris brings a solid banking background; and the citizens of Gladewater and Greg County will find Chris attentive and responsive to their banking needs.”
Thompson has been with Austin Bank since 2002. He has experience as a Teller, Credit Clerk, Loan Administration Assistant, and four years in the Central Loan Documentation Department.
Thompson, a life long Gladewater native, is a graduate of Gladewater High School and Kilgore College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. He also attended Stephen F. Austin State University, the Community Bankers Lending School, and is scheduled to graduate in February 2010 from LeTourneau University.
Thompson and his wife, Betsy, have on son, Mason.
We invite you to come by the Gilmer office and meet Chris. He will be happy to help you with your loan and deposit needs.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
Austin Bank Welcomes Tim Spraggins
Austin Bank Vice-Chairman Jeff Austin, III, recently
announced the appointment of Tim Spraggins as the new
Location President for the Austin Bank Pine Tree location at
2609 Gilmer Road.
“We are pleased to welcome Tim who is a skilled banker and
loan officer with 30 years experience. His strong lending
background and management experience will help to serve
our customers and the Austin Bank team,” said Austin. “Tim
has both the skills and desire to help East Texans with their
financial needs; and a strong desire to become involved in the
Gregg County community.”
Spraggins previously worked at Warren Bank and Trust in
Warren, AR as its Chief Lending Officer. He also held lending
and management positions at Cedar Creek Bank in Seven
Points, TX and at First National Bank Conway County in
Morrilton, AR. At Austin Bank he will be a Senior Vice
President banking officer.
He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor
of Science, the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at
SMU, and Mortgage Banking School at the University of
Oklahoma.
Spraggins was an active community member while residing in
Arkansas. While there, he served as President and Secretary of
the Warren Rotary Club and was President and Board member
for the Warren and Bradley County YMCA. He was a member
of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce and the Bradley
County Industrial Development Corporation. He also served
as an instructor with the Center for Financial Training and
was an adjunct facility member at the University of Arkansas
Monticello and Trinity Valley Community College.
Spraggins and his wife, Regina, now reside in Longview. They
have one son, Jeffrey, and one granddaughter, Marley.
We invite you to come by the Austin Bank Pine Tree office and
meet Tim, he will be happy to help you with your loan and
deposit needs.
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in
Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank
offices are located in 28 East Texas locations within 18 cities
and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated
by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service
in the Texas banking industry.
announced the appointment of Tim Spraggins as the new
Location President for the Austin Bank Pine Tree location at
2609 Gilmer Road.
“We are pleased to welcome Tim who is a skilled banker and
loan officer with 30 years experience. His strong lending
background and management experience will help to serve
our customers and the Austin Bank team,” said Austin. “Tim
has both the skills and desire to help East Texans with their
financial needs; and a strong desire to become involved in the
Gregg County community.”
Spraggins previously worked at Warren Bank and Trust in
Warren, AR as its Chief Lending Officer. He also held lending
and management positions at Cedar Creek Bank in Seven
Points, TX and at First National Bank Conway County in
Morrilton, AR. At Austin Bank he will be a Senior Vice
President banking officer.
He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor
of Science, the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at
SMU, and Mortgage Banking School at the University of
Oklahoma.
Spraggins was an active community member while residing in
Arkansas. While there, he served as President and Secretary of
the Warren Rotary Club and was President and Board member
for the Warren and Bradley County YMCA. He was a member
of the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce and the Bradley
County Industrial Development Corporation. He also served
as an instructor with the Center for Financial Training and
was an adjunct facility member at the University of Arkansas
Monticello and Trinity Valley Community College.
Spraggins and his wife, Regina, now reside in Longview. They
have one son, Jeffrey, and one granddaughter, Marley.
We invite you to come by the Austin Bank Pine Tree office and
meet Tim, he will be happy to help you with your loan and
deposit needs.
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in
Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank
offices are located in 28 East Texas locations within 18 cities
and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated
by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service
in the Texas banking industry.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Texas Bankers Foundation Honors 50 Year Bankers
Austin Bank's Chairman of the Board, Jeff Austin, Jr. and Director Joe H. Sharp, Jr. were among 13 Texas bankers honored with 50-Year Banker Awards for their half century or more of service and dedication to the banking industry.
For the complete article, click on the link below.
http://www.austinbank.com/admin//UploadFiles/Documents/8-28-2009_wsr5ms_Aug_2009_TBA_50_Year_Bankers.pdf
For the complete article, click on the link below.
http://www.austinbank.com/admin//UploadFiles/Documents/8-28-2009_wsr5ms_Aug_2009_TBA_50_Year_Bankers.pdf
Friday, August 21, 2009
Cindy Cook and Austin Vass Receive Promotions
Cindy Cook and Austin Vass were both recently promoted to Vice President. Cook is the Retail Office Manager and Vass is a Loan Officer at the South Tyler location at 5515 Old Bullard Road.
Cindy Cook, Vice President / Retail Office Manager, has been the South Tyler Retail Office Manager (ROM) since June 2006. She joined Austin Bank in March 2005 and first worked as a ROM in Whitehouse.
Cook has 23 years of banking and management experience. During her four years as an Austin Bank Retail Office Manager, she has been responsible for daily customer/employee retail operations.
“Cindy has excellent management and organizational skills that she will utilize as she takes on additional responsibilities at the South Tyler location,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the board. “Her customers can rest assured that they will receive excellent service and a wide choice of products.”
Cook is a graduate of Winnsboro High School and Tyler Junior College with an Associate degree in Business Management. She has also attended Amber College. Cook is a member of the Whitehouse Yesteryear, Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce, and Whitehouse High School Athletic Booster Club. She has also volunteered as a United Way Loaned Executive..
Cindy and her husband, Allen, have two sons, Lonnie and Patrick, and one daughter, Kamie.
Austin Vass, Vice President/ Loan Officer, has been with Austin Bank five years. He joined the bank as a Credit Analyst in August 2004 and a year later became a Community Lender at the Grand Saline location. In July 2006, he transferred to the Lending Department within the bank’s South Tyler location.
“Austin works closely with his customers when he assists them with all their financial needs,” said Regional President Richard Solomon. “He has a strong commitment to serve both the community and his customers.”
Vass is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics, and Leadership Tyler Class 21. Vass has been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and is President-Elect of the Smith County A&M Club. Vass has also served as a Team Leader for the United Way. Austin Bank recognized Vass in 2008 as a Community Involvement Recipient for his volunteer work with the United Way.
Vass and his wife, Jessica, have one son, Tyler.
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank offices are located in 28 East Texas locations within 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service in the Texas banking industry.
More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com
(Released August 2009)
Cindy Cook, Vice President / Retail Office Manager, has been the South Tyler Retail Office Manager (ROM) since June 2006. She joined Austin Bank in March 2005 and first worked as a ROM in Whitehouse.
Cook has 23 years of banking and management experience. During her four years as an Austin Bank Retail Office Manager, she has been responsible for daily customer/employee retail operations.
“Cindy has excellent management and organizational skills that she will utilize as she takes on additional responsibilities at the South Tyler location,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the board. “Her customers can rest assured that they will receive excellent service and a wide choice of products.”
Cook is a graduate of Winnsboro High School and Tyler Junior College with an Associate degree in Business Management. She has also attended Amber College. Cook is a member of the Whitehouse Yesteryear, Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce, and Whitehouse High School Athletic Booster Club. She has also volunteered as a United Way Loaned Executive..
Cindy and her husband, Allen, have two sons, Lonnie and Patrick, and one daughter, Kamie.
Austin Vass, Vice President/ Loan Officer, has been with Austin Bank five years. He joined the bank as a Credit Analyst in August 2004 and a year later became a Community Lender at the Grand Saline location. In July 2006, he transferred to the Lending Department within the bank’s South Tyler location.
“Austin works closely with his customers when he assists them with all their financial needs,” said Regional President Richard Solomon. “He has a strong commitment to serve both the community and his customers.”
Vass is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics, and Leadership Tyler Class 21. Vass has been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and is President-Elect of the Smith County A&M Club. Vass has also served as a Team Leader for the United Way. Austin Bank recognized Vass in 2008 as a Community Involvement Recipient for his volunteer work with the United Way.
Vass and his wife, Jessica, have one son, Tyler.
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank offices are located in 28 East Texas locations within 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service in the Texas banking industry.
More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com
(Released August 2009)
Friday, August 14, 2009
Stuart Meisenheimer Joins Austin Bank Jacksonville
Stuart Meisenheimer, a Lending Officer, has recently joined the Austin Bank Jacksonville downtown office as an Assistant Vice President in its Loan Department.
“We are pleased to welcome Stuart, who has been lending for three years at our Cumberland Park location in South Tyler. We are excited about his enthusiasm, work ethic and desire to get involved in the community,” said Regional President Nathan Jones. “Stuart brings a solid banking background; and the citizens of Jacksonville and Cherokee County will find Stuart attentive and responsive to their banking needs.”
Meisenheimer, who has seven years banking experience, started with Austin Bank in 2002 as a teller, and later became a Credit Analyst in the bank’s Central Loan Division. In 2006, he was promoted to a Community Lender at Austin Bank’s Downtown Tyler location, and later transferred to the Cumberland Park location when it opened in 2007. Meisenheimer previously worked two years at Woodhaven National Bank in Fort Worth assisting with the development of an Analyst Department.
Meisenheimer is a graduate of Gladewater High School and Stephen F. Austin State University where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.
He also received a diploma from The American Bankers Association in Personal Banking and Consumer Lending.
Meisenheimer, son of long time East Texas banker, George Meisenheimer, resides in Tyler. He and his wife, Jamie, a teacher at TISD have one daughter, Kaitlynn.
Meisenheimer has been an active member of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce. From 2007-2009 he was a member of Chamber’s Contact Club; and was the recipient of the club’s Production Award in 2008 and Contractor of the Month Award in 2009. Meisenheimer was also a member of TACC Governmental Affairs Committee from 2008-2009. He is a graduate of Leadership Tyler Class 21; and served as Chairperson of the Leadership Tyler IT Committee and its Selection Committee for Classes 22 and 23. Meisenheimer is a current member of the Stephen F. Austin Alumni Association and a participant in the Stephen F. Austin Mentor Program.
We invite you to come by the downtown Jacksonville main office and meet Stuart. He will be happy to help you with your loan and deposit needs.
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank offices are located in 28 East Texas locations within 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service in the Texas banking industry.
More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com
(Released August 2009)
“We are pleased to welcome Stuart, who has been lending for three years at our Cumberland Park location in South Tyler. We are excited about his enthusiasm, work ethic and desire to get involved in the community,” said Regional President Nathan Jones. “Stuart brings a solid banking background; and the citizens of Jacksonville and Cherokee County will find Stuart attentive and responsive to their banking needs.”
Meisenheimer, who has seven years banking experience, started with Austin Bank in 2002 as a teller, and later became a Credit Analyst in the bank’s Central Loan Division. In 2006, he was promoted to a Community Lender at Austin Bank’s Downtown Tyler location, and later transferred to the Cumberland Park location when it opened in 2007. Meisenheimer previously worked two years at Woodhaven National Bank in Fort Worth assisting with the development of an Analyst Department.
Meisenheimer is a graduate of Gladewater High School and Stephen F. Austin State University where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.
He also received a diploma from The American Bankers Association in Personal Banking and Consumer Lending.
Meisenheimer, son of long time East Texas banker, George Meisenheimer, resides in Tyler. He and his wife, Jamie, a teacher at TISD have one daughter, Kaitlynn.
Meisenheimer has been an active member of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce. From 2007-2009 he was a member of Chamber’s Contact Club; and was the recipient of the club’s Production Award in 2008 and Contractor of the Month Award in 2009. Meisenheimer was also a member of TACC Governmental Affairs Committee from 2008-2009. He is a graduate of Leadership Tyler Class 21; and served as Chairperson of the Leadership Tyler IT Committee and its Selection Committee for Classes 22 and 23. Meisenheimer is a current member of the Stephen F. Austin Alumni Association and a participant in the Stephen F. Austin Mentor Program.
We invite you to come by the downtown Jacksonville main office and meet Stuart. He will be happy to help you with your loan and deposit needs.
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank offices are located in 28 East Texas locations within 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of service in the Texas banking industry.
More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com
(Released August 2009)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
David J. Bibby Joins Austin Banks
David J. Bibby has joined Austin Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lender in the Whitehouse office with commercial lending responsibility for the Whitehouse, Tyler, and Smith County markets.
“We are proud to have David associated with Austin Bank. He is a veteran local banker with a strong commitment to the East Texas area,” commented Austin Bank Regional President Richard Solomon. “His experience and leadership will foster opportunities for continued growth in Whitehouse, Tyler, and the surrounding area.”
Bibby has over 26 years banking experience in trust, management, commercial, and real estate lending. He has been associated with several Tyler banks and was most recently the City President for BBVA Compass Bank in Tyler.
A native of Gainesville, Texas, Bibby graduated from Gainesville High School and the University of North Texas with a BBA in management and marketing.. He is also a graduate of The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU, The University of Colorado School of Bank Marketing and Management, and Leadership Tyler Class I.
Bibby has been active in the Smith County community and has served in numerous capacities with The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, The United Way of Greater Tyler, The Tyler Smith County Crimestoppers, and The Bullard Independent School District. He has been honored with numerous community service awards including The W.C. Windsor Award, The Arthur Leverett Award, and The Earl Story Award.
David and his wife, Becky, are members of the Bullard Southern Baptist Church. They have one son, Judson a Baylor graduate and 3rd year law student at Texas Tech, and a daughter Lauren also a Baylor graduate and Baylor Graduate Assistant working on her masters degree.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
Released August 2009
“We are proud to have David associated with Austin Bank. He is a veteran local banker with a strong commitment to the East Texas area,” commented Austin Bank Regional President Richard Solomon. “His experience and leadership will foster opportunities for continued growth in Whitehouse, Tyler, and the surrounding area.”
Bibby has over 26 years banking experience in trust, management, commercial, and real estate lending. He has been associated with several Tyler banks and was most recently the City President for BBVA Compass Bank in Tyler.
A native of Gainesville, Texas, Bibby graduated from Gainesville High School and the University of North Texas with a BBA in management and marketing.. He is also a graduate of The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU, The University of Colorado School of Bank Marketing and Management, and Leadership Tyler Class I.
Bibby has been active in the Smith County community and has served in numerous capacities with The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, The United Way of Greater Tyler, The Tyler Smith County Crimestoppers, and The Bullard Independent School District. He has been honored with numerous community service awards including The W.C. Windsor Award, The Arthur Leverett Award, and The Earl Story Award.
David and his wife, Becky, are members of the Bullard Southern Baptist Church. They have one son, Judson a Baylor graduate and 3rd year law student at Texas Tech, and a daughter Lauren also a Baylor graduate and Baylor Graduate Assistant working on her masters degree.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
Released August 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Austin Bank Names Debbie Braune New CRA Officer
Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board, recently announced that Debbie Braune has been named the new Vice President / CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Officer.
“Debbie is a true professional who is an integral member of the Austin Bank team,” said Jeff Austin, III. “She has worked conscientiously within the Loan Department and served her Jacksonville customers well.”
Braune has been a Loan Officer in the Austin Bank Jacksonville Downtown office since 1997. In her new position, she will work as a CRA Internal Auditor and monitor the Bank’s lending operations from the Austin Bank Whitehouse office.
“Debbie Braune has been a valuable part of the Jacksonville Downtown location team. She brings 17 years of banking experience to her new position as an internal auditor,” commented Nathan Jones, Regional President. “We will miss her in Jacksonville, but are excited about her new opportunity at Austin Bank.”
“Debbie will be missed at the Jacksonville office. However, her attention to detail and experience from working as a lender, and in the credit department, will be a great asset to the Bank in her new role as the CRA officer,” said Retail Market Manager Lisa McCoy.
Braune joined Austin Bank in September 1991 working in Bookkeeping, as a Teller, and then in the Credit Department prior to moving to the Loan Department. A graduate from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree, she has completed numerous banking courses.
Braune and her husband, Ray, have two daughters, Cerise and Kira. A long-time resident of Jacksonville, Braune is a past member of the Career Women’s Civic Club, and active member of both the Rotary Club and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
(Released July 2009)
Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board, recently announced that Debbie Braune has been named the new Vice President / CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Officer.
“Debbie is a true professional who is an integral member of the Austin Bank team,” said Jeff Austin, III. “She has worked conscientiously within the Loan Department and served her Jacksonville customers well.”
Braune has been a Loan Officer in the Austin Bank Jacksonville Downtown office since 1997. In her new position, she will work as a CRA Internal Auditor and monitor the Bank’s lending operations from the Austin Bank Whitehouse office.
“Debbie Braune has been a valuable part of the Jacksonville Downtown location team. She brings 17 years of banking experience to her new position as an internal auditor,” commented Nathan Jones, Regional President. “We will miss her in Jacksonville, but are excited about her new opportunity at Austin Bank.”
“Debbie will be missed at the Jacksonville office. However, her attention to detail and experience from working as a lender, and in the credit department, will be a great asset to the Bank in her new role as the CRA officer,” said Retail Market Manager Lisa McCoy.
Braune joined Austin Bank in September 1991 working in Bookkeeping, as a Teller, and then in the Credit Department prior to moving to the Loan Department. A graduate from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree, she has completed numerous banking courses.
Braune and her husband, Ray, have two daughters, Cerise and Kira. A long-time resident of Jacksonville, Braune is a past member of the Career Women’s Civic Club, and active member of both the Rotary Club and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
(Released July 2009)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Austin Bank Debit Card Users Earn Rewards
June 15, 2009 — Austin Bank has unveiled a rewards program for users of its debit card. The bank’s launch of a debit card program comes at a time when consumers’ usage of debit cards is on the rise across the country.
“Consumers have discovered the ease and convenience of using debit cards for their daily lifestyle needs,” said Vice Chairman Jeff Austin,III. “We’ve found that our program offers greater rewards than our competitors’ programs. Our customers are eligible for gifts with as few as 100 points while other programs require thousands of points before redemption.”
Under the program, cardholders can earn points for using their debit card on purchase transactions made with signature or PIN. Offering points for PIN-based purchases is unique for rewards programs. “We wanted to ensure that our customers achieved the most value possible with the program and felt it was natural to include both signature and PIN-based purchases for that reason,” said John Williams, Austin Bank President / CEO.
Customers will receive a certificate every third month for all rewards points they have earned within the preceding 3-month period. They can choose to redeem their certificates at the rewards website, www.austinbankrewards.com, or bank their points and accumulate them toward a gift in a higher-point category. Gifts are shipped within 3 to 5 days at no cost to the customer.
Multiple gifts are available in each point category, putting the gift choice directly into the customers’ hands. “Research has shown that the gift is more valuable to the customer if they are able to select it themselves,” said Jeff Austin, III. “We worked to create the program that would be most beneficial for our growing number of Austin Bank debit card users.”
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
June 15, 2009 — Austin Bank has unveiled a rewards program for users of its debit card. The bank’s launch of a debit card program comes at a time when consumers’ usage of debit cards is on the rise across the country.
“Consumers have discovered the ease and convenience of using debit cards for their daily lifestyle needs,” said Vice Chairman Jeff Austin,III. “We’ve found that our program offers greater rewards than our competitors’ programs. Our customers are eligible for gifts with as few as 100 points while other programs require thousands of points before redemption.”
Under the program, cardholders can earn points for using their debit card on purchase transactions made with signature or PIN. Offering points for PIN-based purchases is unique for rewards programs. “We wanted to ensure that our customers achieved the most value possible with the program and felt it was natural to include both signature and PIN-based purchases for that reason,” said John Williams, Austin Bank President / CEO.
Customers will receive a certificate every third month for all rewards points they have earned within the preceding 3-month period. They can choose to redeem their certificates at the rewards website, www.austinbankrewards.com, or bank their points and accumulate them toward a gift in a higher-point category. Gifts are shipped within 3 to 5 days at no cost to the customer.
Multiple gifts are available in each point category, putting the gift choice directly into the customers’ hands. “Research has shown that the gift is more valuable to the customer if they are able to select it themselves,” said Jeff Austin, III. “We worked to create the program that would be most beneficial for our growing number of Austin Bank debit card users.”
Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.
Austin Bank Awards $35,500 in College Scholarships
MAY 2009 - Austin Bank is proud to award $35,500 in college scholarships to 31 East Texas high school students as part of its Commitment-to-Community program that supports the educational goals of area youth.
“Austin Bank commends all these outstanding students on their educational goals and their determination to achieve those goals through a college education,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board. “We are pleased to assist these students, their families and the East Texas Community by providing scholarship funds for education.”
Since the inception of the Austin Bank Commitment-to-Community Scholarship program in 2005, Austin Bank has awarded a total of $133,000 to East Texas graduating seniors.
The scholarship recipients are 2009 graduates from 18 high schools within the East Texas area that Austin Bank serves. This year’s recipients include 27 students from the community and four students who are children of Austin Bank employees.
Scholarship recipients were selected based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activity involvement, leadership qualities and an essay contest.
The 2009 Scholarship winners are:
Cassie Case, Big Sandy High School
Monique Gordon, Bullard High School
Ryan Russell, Central Heights High School (Nacogdoches)
Jon Kayla Brown, Chapel Hill High School
Amanda Calhoun, Garrison High School
Jordan Adkison, Garrison High School
Jared Harborth, Gilmer High School
Lockie Breeding, Harmony High School
Travis Burks, Harmony High School
Ashleigh Lewis, Jacksonville High School
Brad Eyre, Jacksonville High School
Katie Cook, Jacksonville High School
Cornelius Burns, John Tyler High School (Tyler)
Andrew Gary Wells, Nacogdoches High School
Caleb Witcher, Nacogdoches High School
Hunter Skoog, Pine Tree High School
Blake Hicks, Rains High School
Grace Jones, Rains High School
Adam Solomon, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Beth Ann McCloskey, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Katie Anderson, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Moriah Rivera, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Charnell Franklin, Rusk High School
Kala Finley, Rusk High School
Luke Wallis, Spring Hill High School (Longview)
Shannon Irby, Spring Hill High School (Longview)
Chase Coker, Troup High School
Maegan Knuckles, Troup High School
Ryan Raugust, Van High School
Shelby Harris, Van High School
Heath Mayo, Whitehouse High School
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank offices are located in 28 East Texas cities in nine counties.
MAY 2009 - Austin Bank is proud to award $35,500 in college scholarships to 31 East Texas high school students as part of its Commitment-to-Community program that supports the educational goals of area youth.
“Austin Bank commends all these outstanding students on their educational goals and their determination to achieve those goals through a college education,” said Jeff Austin, III, Vice Chairman of the Board. “We are pleased to assist these students, their families and the East Texas Community by providing scholarship funds for education.”
Since the inception of the Austin Bank Commitment-to-Community Scholarship program in 2005, Austin Bank has awarded a total of $133,000 to East Texas graduating seniors.
The scholarship recipients are 2009 graduates from 18 high schools within the East Texas area that Austin Bank serves. This year’s recipients include 27 students from the community and four students who are children of Austin Bank employees.
Scholarship recipients were selected based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activity involvement, leadership qualities and an essay contest.
The 2009 Scholarship winners are:
Cassie Case, Big Sandy High School
Monique Gordon, Bullard High School
Ryan Russell, Central Heights High School (Nacogdoches)
Jon Kayla Brown, Chapel Hill High School
Amanda Calhoun, Garrison High School
Jordan Adkison, Garrison High School
Jared Harborth, Gilmer High School
Lockie Breeding, Harmony High School
Travis Burks, Harmony High School
Ashleigh Lewis, Jacksonville High School
Brad Eyre, Jacksonville High School
Katie Cook, Jacksonville High School
Cornelius Burns, John Tyler High School (Tyler)
Andrew Gary Wells, Nacogdoches High School
Caleb Witcher, Nacogdoches High School
Hunter Skoog, Pine Tree High School
Blake Hicks, Rains High School
Grace Jones, Rains High School
Adam Solomon, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Beth Ann McCloskey, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Katie Anderson, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Moriah Rivera, Robert E. Lee High School (Tyler)
Charnell Franklin, Rusk High School
Kala Finley, Rusk High School
Luke Wallis, Spring Hill High School (Longview)
Shannon Irby, Spring Hill High School (Longview)
Chase Coker, Troup High School
Maegan Knuckles, Troup High School
Ryan Raugust, Van High School
Shelby Harris, Van High School
Heath Mayo, Whitehouse High School
Austin Bank is a community bank headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas with assets in excess of $1 billion. Bank offices are located in 28 East Texas cities in nine counties.
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