Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive and deliberative CEO succession process, Julie V. Mayrant has been named Chief Executive Officer of Woodforest National Bank. Chartwell was engaged by Woodforest’s Board of Directors to support the process. Mayrant, who most recently served as President and Chief Community Banking Officer, assumed her new responsibilities as President and CEO on July 15, 2026, succeeding Robert E. Marling, who continues as Chairman and CEO of Woodforest Financial Group, Inc.
Mayrant brings more than thirty years of progressive leadership experience at the employee-owned bank, having joined Woodforest with the launch of its first in-store branch in Conroe, Texas — a model that became the cornerstone of the company’s growth into one of the nation’s largest retail banking networks, with nearly 740 branches across 17 states. Over the course of her career, she has overseen Woodforest’s Retail division, helped introduce its one-stop-shop customer experience, and played a key role in expanding the bank’s wealth management and commercial banking capabilities.
As President and CEO, Mayrant will be accountable for building on Woodforest’s employee-owned foundation, deepening customer and community relationships, and driving disciplined, long-term growth across the bank’s retail, wealth management, and commercial banking lines.
“Congratulations to Woodforest National Bank and Julie Mayrant on this well-deserved appointment,” said Dr. Julie Bell of Chartwell Partners’ Leadership Advisory Practice. “We appreciate the opportunity to have supported Woodforest’s Board throughout this important leadership transition.”
About Chartwell Partners
Chartwell Partners is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm. Founded in 2005, the firm serves a variety of industries across the nation. Chartwell’s Financial Services Practice, led by Scott Petty, has conducted more than 300 successful executive search assignments for over 50 clients during the last decade. The team prides themselves on their reputation of consistency, confidentiality, and long-term success of their placements.
