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Austin Bank Announces 41st Location in Willis, TX

Posted On: September 5, 2025 by Austin Bank in: General

Jeff Austin III, Chairman of the Board, announced the opening of Austin Bank’s 41st location in Willis under the direction of Weldon Whitt and Meredith Todd. Scheduled to open in the 4th quarter of 2025, Willis will further expand the bank’s Southeast Texas service area. “Expanding into Willis is a natural progression for Austin Bank,” stated Mr. Austin, “and we are pleased to have Weldon and Mere join our team to lead in the opening of our newest location.” With over 14 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Meredith “Mere” Todd has been hired as Retail Office Manager for the bank’s newest office in Willis.  Mere joins the bank from Woodforest National Bank in Conroe, where she was a retail branch manager.  She started with the company as a retail banker in 2011, and was promoted to branch management in 2017.  With a passion for community service, she is highly active in the community, serving
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Austin Bank Announces 41st Location in Willis, TX

Posted On: September 5, 2025 by Austin Bank in: General

Jeff Austin III, Chairman of the Board, announced the opening of Austin Bank’s 41st location in Willis under the direction of Weldon Whitt and Meredith Todd. Scheduled to open in the 4th quarter of 2025, Willis will further expand the bank’s Southeast Texas service area.

“Expanding into Willis is a natural progression for Austin Bank,” stated Mr. Austin, “and we are pleased to have Weldon and Mere join our team to lead in the opening of our newest location.”

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Protecting Gen Z from Fraud

Posted On: September 1, 2025 by Austin Bank in: fraud

As a new generation is entering into the workforce or continuing their education, stay up to date on ways to keep your financial and personal information safe and secure as well as avoiding common scams targeting the Gen Z generation. 

How to keep your financial and personal information safe and secure:

Be wary of ads on social media.  Some scammers take out social media ads with deals that seem too good to be true (they are). Everyone, not just young adults,...
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Be Aware of Fraud Attempts against those who had PPP Loans

Posted On: August 21, 2025 by Austin Bank in: fraud, Fraud Alert

We have been made aware of scam attempts being perpetrated against businesses that obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID epidemic.  Five years ago, these loans helped to cover critical expenses like payroll, rent, and utilities.  At that time, banks warned Federal officials that publicly releasing the lists of PPP recipients (which included bank names, borrower details, and loan amounts) could be a treasure trove of data for criminals.

Now, that...

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Adrian Aguirre - August 2025 Star of the Month

August 2025 - Star of the Month - Adrian Aguirre

Posted On: August 12, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month

"Fully engaged and motivated employees are more likely to go above and beyond to provide exceptional service, which translates into better customer outcomes,” states a recent blog post authored by Louis Carter from Best Practice Institute.  A more succinct description of this month’s Star could not be found.  Over and over in the notes collected regarding this employee, these were the attributes described.  We are happy to introduce you to Adrian Aguirre, Assistant Telephone...

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Scott Springer

July 2025 - Star of the Month - Scott Springer

Posted On: July 8, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month

Austin Bank has long been a bank focused on relationships.  Whether it is with customers or with our coworkers, fostering positive connections is not just a great business practice, it is essential to success. This month, we are proud to recognize an individual who embodies this value. We are happy to introduce you to Scott Springer, Universal Banker in our e at The Woodlands, and honor his selection as July Star of the Month.

We recognize that many banks offer the same services,...

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Jasiee Harris

June 2025 - Star of the Month - Jasiee Harris

Posted On: June 10, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month

There are as many different management styles as there are managers, but there is one quality that sets truly great managers apart from the rest – they discover what is unique about each person and then capitalize on it.  Great managers know and value the unique abilities of their team members and learn how best to utilize them.  This month’s Star was chosen for her ability to discern the needs of her team members and customers, and the maturity and grace modeled in every...

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Nancy Hernandez

May 2025 - Star of the Month - Nancy Hernandez

Posted On: May 13, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month

The dictionary defines passion as an intense desire or enthusiasm for something. Passionate employees genuinely care about their work and their employer. The nominations for this month’s Star all highlighted her love for her job and the positive impact she has had on those around her. Please join us in congratulating Nancy Hernandez, Teller Operations Supervisor, on her selection as our May Star of the Month.

Nancy came to work for the bank as a teller in 2020. Working in the downtown...

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April 2025 - Star of the Month - Natascha Greer

April 2025 - Star of the Month - Natascha Greer

Posted On: April 8, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Star of the Month

A strong work ethic is more than just a line on your resume.  It’s the foundation on which employees can build professional growth, teams work most effectively, and organizations become more productive places where employees want to work.  This month’s Star was nominated for the many traits that elevate her work ethic to one admired and appreciated by her coworkers.  We are happy to introduce Natascha Greer, Loan Assistant in our Montgomery office, as our April 2025...

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Business Fraud - Email Account Compromise

Posted On: April 4, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Fraud Alert

Email account compromise (EAC) is a form of fraud perpetrated on consumers and businesses in an attempt to get you to send fund transfers, ACH transfers and/or check payments.  Email account compromise perpetrated on business customers is known as Business Email Compromise or BEC.

The fraudsters find their targets primarily through social media, publicly available company email accounts, or social engineering.  After the email addresses are harvested, a series of phishing...

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Business Fraud - Online Reviews Scam

Posted On: April 4, 2025 by Austin Bank in: Fraud Alert

Are you unsatisfied with your current star rating on Google, Bing, or other platform? If so, make sure you don’t fall for online review scams.

Some scammers claim they can replace negative reviews of your product or service, add positive reviews, or boost your scores on ratings sites.  However, posting fake reviews is illegal.  Federal Trade Commission guidelines say endorsements — including reviews — must reflect the honest opinions and experiences of the...

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