Category: FINANCIAL SERVICES

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Dominic Karaba recently joined Veritex Bank as President and Chief Banking Officer, responsible for all customer relationship growth through developing, implementing, and achieving annual goals and objectives. Karaba will be expected to significantly contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the bank by focusing on the core…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that after a thorough search process, Matthew Siekelski was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer at NexBank. Matt, who previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the bank, will be accountable for for increasing shareholder value by consistently enhancing the performance, quality and long-term…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Brian Johnson recently joined First United Bank as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for leading and establishing the financial strategy that supports the organizations’ return targets within its ongoing strategy. Johnson will collaborate closely with Greg Massey, the CEO, to strategize and shape long-term financial outcomes for the business…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Stacy M. Brantley recently joined The Citizens Bank as Chief Executive Officer, responsible for all bank operations, strategic direction (in partnership with the Board), people leadership and development, and profitable growth. Brantley will develop and manage the organizational structure, governance framework, and resources required to ensure the effective…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that LaDana Washburn recently joined City Bank’s Board of Directors. Washburn spent her career with EY in the Financial Institutions Group, serving financial services customers for the majority of her career with the exception of a five-year national rotation in the firm’s Risk Practice. On the client side, she…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Rick Sems recently joined Equity Bank as Chief Information Officer, responsible for leading and developing the lending and all revenue functions for the Bank, including the teams and activities across all markets. Sems will be a key contributor to further developing a culture of entrepreneurship production, sales culture,…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Abi Subendranathan recently joined NuBridge Commercial Lending as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the enabling organic growth, the finance team, and developing the technology support to grow the lending platform. Subendranathan will serve as a senior member of the management team and a key contributor to the overall…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Scott Fagin recently joined Blue Sky Bank as EVP, Chief Credit Officer, accountable for managing risk for Blue Sky Bank’s shareholders and clients, while enabling the bank’s strategic initiatives and growth goals. Fagin will be responsible for developing processes, systems, and people to ensure risks are properly managed…

Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that after an extensive search process, Jason Semple was promoted to Chief Executive Officer at Dieterich Bank. Jason, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer of the bank, will be accountable for the strategic direction, digital and fintech initiatives, acquisitions, operations, people leadership and development, and profitable growth of…

02/10/2023 American National Bank of Texas Names Dennis Cail, Suzanne Cruz-Sewell to Board of Directors Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Dennis Cail and Suzanne Cruz-Sewell have recently joined American National Bank of Texas’ Board of Directors. The primary responsibility of the Board is to provide oversight and direction to the bank’s management team…