News Summary
Texas Bank and Trust in Longview has announced a series of officer promotions that underscore the organization’s commitment to cultivating talent from within. The promotions include Kenneth Gomez as assistant vice president and financial reporting manager, Mandy Hooker as administrative officer and payments operations manager, Julie Smith as administrative officer and technology support supervisor, Meagan Still as administrative officer and mortgage coordinator manager, and Elizabeth Pierce as administrative officer and operations manager. This strategic move aims to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency within the bank.
Longview Buzzing with Excitement: Texas Bank and Trust Welcomes New Promotions
Longview is celebrating some big changes in the business world, as Texas Bank and Trust recently announced a series of officer promotions that shine a spotlight on the hard work and talent of its employees. As of April 28, 2025, these promotions reflect the bank’s dedication to nurturing its own workforce and recognizing the efforts of its staff. Let’s take a closer look at the new faces stepping into leadership roles and what this means for the bank and its valued customers!
Introducing Kenneth Gomez: The New Assistant VP
First on the list is Kenneth Gomez, who has just been promoted to assistant vice president and is now taking charge as the financial reporting manager in the accounting department. With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, Kenneth joined Texas Bank and Trust in September 2022 as a financial reporting specialist. His past work as a senior auditor and credit analyst at various East Texas financial institutions laid a strong foundation for his success.
What’s more, Kenneth isn’t just focused on the numbers; he’s a Texas Board Certified Public Accountant and proudly graduated from the bank’s Leadership Academy in 2024. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accountancy from The University of Texas at Tyler. His remarkable qualifications have earned him an Accounting Excellence Award from the Accounting Education Foundation. There’s little doubt he’ll make a significant positive impact in his new role!
Mandy Hooker Takes the Helm in Payments
Next up is Mandy Hooker, who’s stepping into the role of administrative officer and payments operations manager. Mandy has been with Texas Bank and Trust since 2018, starting out as a specialist in the bank cards department. After showcasing her abilities as the payments operations supervisor in 2023, displaying remarkable oversight of daily operations, her promotion will enable her to further enhance the efficiency of the payments department and guarantee that customers have a seamless experience.
Technology Star Julie Smith Steps Up
Moving on to Julie Smith, who has also been elevated to administrative officer and will now take on the role of technology and application support supervisor. With a remarkable 20 years of expertise in the financial services industry, Julie has been enhancing her skills since she joined Texas Bank and Trust in March 2023 after a tenure as assistant vice president at East Texas Professional Credit Union. With her background in card services at Eastman Credit Union, Julie’s wealth of experience is invaluable as she transitions into her new role.
Meagan Still: Leading Mortgage Operations
Meanwhile, Meagan Still is gearing up as an administrative officer and mortgage coordinator manager. She started her journey with Texas Bank and Trust in 2020 as a mortgage coordinator and quickly progressed in her career. By 2024, Meagan took the reins as manager, overseeing daily pipeline management and collaborating with loan officers, underwriters, and vendors. She’s sure to shine as she supervises her team to ensure smooth loan closings!
Elizabeth Pierce Expands Operations at Pine Tree
And last but not least, we have Elizabeth Pierce, who has earned the title of administrative officer and operations manager at the bank’s Pine Tree branch. Joining Texas Bank and Trust in 2024, Elizabeth comes to the table with over 20 years of banking experience. Her diverse background includes roles such as branch manager and learning and development supervisor. With a bachelor’s degree from Colorado Technical University, she’s poised to boost operations and drive efficiency at her branch.
Cheers to Growth and Achievement!
As Texas Bank and Trust celebrates these exciting promotions, it’s clear that the bank places a high value on the growth and development of its employees. Each of these promotions highlights individual achievements while also reinforcing the bank’s commitment to serving customers with excellence.
Longview can expect some fantastic changes from these dedicated individuals in their new roles. A hearty congratulations to all the newly promoted officers! The community is eager to see how they contribute to the evolving financial landscape in East Texas.
And always remember, if you have any news about job changes, promotions, or awards in the business community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Business Digest team!
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