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