Dan Summerford Joins First Financial Bankshares as EVP

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Slice of Finance Team
18 Jun

Key Highlights:

  • Dan Summerford appointed as Executive Vice President, Director of Middle Market Banking at First Financial Bankshares.

  • Summerford brings 30 years of corporate banking experience, previously with East West Bank and Wells Fargo.

  • Summerford's community involvement includes Board of Trustees at Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation.

Source (PR Newswire)

Notable Quote:

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"We are excited to welcome Dan to our company as he brings a wealth of expertise that will greatly enhance our existing commercial banking team. His years of leadership with previous institutions will be invaluable as we look to strengthen our corporate banking efforts, which continues to bring in long-lasting profitable relationships to the Bank."

David Bailey, Chief Banking Officer at First Financial Bankshares

Our Take:

The appointment of Dan Summerford as Executive Vice President, Director of Middle Market Banking at First Financial Bankshares, Inc. marks a strategic move to bolster the bank's commercial banking division. Summerford's extensive background in corporate banking, particularly his leadership roles at East West Bank and Wells Fargo, positions him well to drive growth and strengthen client relationships. His active community involvement further reflects a commitment to fostering local economic development, aligning with First Financial’s community-centric values. This appointment is poised to enhance the bank’s market position and support its long-term profitability.