Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that, following a thoughtful and comprehensive succession planning process, James Arnold has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Fork Bank, effective June 1, 2026. Arnold, who previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank & Trust in Lubbock, succeeds Tim Cooper, who will…
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Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that, following a focused executive search, Brad Waldhoff has joined Origin Bank as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. Waldhoff, who brings more than twenty years of experience leading digital innovation for high‑growth financial institutions, most recently served as Chief Information Officer and Operations Officer for First Financial Bank in…
Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that, following a focused executive selection process, Jennifer Baker has been appointed Chief Information Officer and Jason England has been named Chief Credit Administration Officer at Arvest. Baker, formerly Chief Technology Officer at Synovus Bank, brings more than twenty years of technology and operations leadership across financial services. England,…
Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that David Sparacio recently joined ServisFirst Bank as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for all aspects of ServisFirst’s finance and accounting operations. Sparacio will play the critical role of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and lead the development and implementation of…
Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that, following an extensive national search, David Sparacio has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of ServisFirst Bank, effective March 10, 2025. Sparacio, a seasoned financial executive with more than three decades of experience in banking and financial management, succeeds interim CFO Ed Woodie, who has provided leadership during the…
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 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 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 David Pass recently joined Equity Bank as Chief Information Officer, responsible for ensuring that information technology adds maximum value to the business to facilitate the long-term success of Equity Bank. Pass will deliver value through strategic leadership in the areas of digital innovation, data analytics, automation, and overall…