November 2024 - Star of the Month - Donna Villalobos

Employees who bring a positive and uplifting presence in the workplace have much to offer.  Their cheerful attitude, enthusiasm, creativity, collaborative spirits and ability to motivate others brightens the mood and energy level throughout the office.  This month’s Star is one who undeniably embodies these traits, as you will see in the quotes from her coworkers below.  We are pleased to introduce you to Donna Villalobos, Customer Service Representative in the Nacogodoches...

Jeff Austin III, Chairman of the Board of Austin Bank, Texas National Association, is pleased to announce Austin Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Austin Bank, has entered into an agreement to acquire The Chasewood Bank, Houston, Texas.  Chasewood serves northern Harris County with two locations and assets of approximately $88 million.  Subject to regulatory approval, the merger is scheduled to close in December 2024.

“We welcome the opportunity to serve the customers...

While vocal and outgoing employees often receive praise for taking charge, there is also great value in the more reserved ones. These individuals are often attentive listeners, observant, detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This month’s Star may have a more low-key personality, but she has proven her commitment and exceptional performance to both customers and coworkers.  We are excited to introduce you to our October Star of the Month, Morgan...

First recognized by the President of the United States and Congress in 2004, CSAM has been a collaborative effort by the government and various industries to ensure every American has the resources and tools to stay safe and secure while online. 

As technology advances, the need for cybersecurity education is greater than ever.  With this in mind, we have shared a few key topics below to help you safely navigate today’s...

While today's focus on individualism may not always acknowledge those who prioritize the team, it's important to recognize that these individuals play a crucial role in achieving long-term success and boosting morale.  Our September Star is being honored for the demonstration of traits such as cooperation, patience, problem-solving, and leadership, always putting her team first.  We are excited to introduce you to Alicia Campbell, Loan Document Specialist, who works in the bank’s...

The position of a bank teller is challenging even when you have the advantage of a home office and the support of a specific team. Add on top of that the facets of working in different environments, with different people, for a different set of customers every day, and it becomes exponentially more difficult. This month’s Star is one of our regional floater tellers, and balances all that is expected of her with grace and charm, plus an eagerness to continuously learn and better herself....

Scheduled Website Maintenance Notice:

Attention all customers – The Austin Bank website (www.austinbank.com) will be undergoing maintenance the evening of Monday, July 22 through early morning Tuesday, July 23.

Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. your ability to access online banking and the mobile app may be affected.

From 10:00 p.m. Monday through 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, the entire Austin Bank website will be temporarily offline. During this...

Our July Star of the Month has made a significant impact in her short time with the bank. She willingly shares her knowledge and experience bringing great value to her team and those around her. For these reasons, we are excited to introduce you to Cindy Davis, Loan Assistant to the Regional President for the Southeast region, and our July Star of the Month.

A member of the Austin Bank team since 2021, Cindy works in our Cleveland office. She brought with her several years of banking...

Just as you would have a clutch player, or a difference maker, on a sports team – someone you can count on to always deliver when needed – it is the same in work environments. This month’s Star exhibits many of those same qualities, being the go-to person for their teammates, the fixer, the one who steps up in tough situations, and helps when needed. We are happy to introduce you to Daniel Lowe, Telephone Customer Service Representative (CSR), and honor his selection as our June...

This month’s Star joined Austin Bank in 2022, and has a thirst for knowledge. Fortunately for the bank, that thirst drives his desire to improve every day processes and seek out best practices of the software programs under his management. We are privileged to have Brian Postell, Computer Operator, on our team, and honored to recognize him as the May 2024 Star of the Month.

Brian came to the bank following eight years of service in the United States Army, and then positions with...