Built to Last.
Not to Sell.
We were delighted to join one of our clients at their first in-service meeting of the year to showcase our Bank at Work program. Engaging directly with employees and providing resources to strengthen financial confidence was a privilege for our DFW team. At Susser Bank, we are proud to partner with our clients to help their team members with convenient personal banking services and thoughtful guidance on how to best plan for the future.
Chairman and CEO Sam L. Susser was recognized in D CEO’s Dallas 500 for the third year in a row. This honor reflects the leadership of our CEO, our board and the dedication of the entire Susser Bank team. Together, we put clients first, challenge the status quo and keep moving forward with purpose.
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Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank, joined a panel of respected leaders in legal, M&A, capital markets and corporate strategy at our 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast, co-hosted with Rowe Global.
Our sincere thanks to our panelists:
The conversation explored expectations for deal activity, market trends and the economic and geopolitical landscape heading into 2026. We’re grateful to all who joined and contributed to such a thoughtful discussion.
Susser Bank, alongside Catherine and Sam L. Susser, was honored to sponsor the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum’s Evening of Gratitude.
We believe education is foundational to building strong, just communities. Through the Museum’s programs, more than 280,000 students, 91% from low-income schools, gained access this year to critical lessons in history, empathy and moral responsibility, made possible entirely through philanthropic support.
We are grateful to support institutions that preserve history, expand access to education and help shape future generations of Upstanders. Thank you to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for the meaningful work you do every day.
We’re honored to be named a SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Award Winner. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the long-term relationships we build with clients across North Texas. Dallas–Fort Worth continues to stand out as a leading business region, driven by innovation, growth and opportunity. Thank you to the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business for this recognition.
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Susser Bank team members across Texas came together with a shared purpose this holiday season: giving back to the communities we’re proud to serve.
Our teams dedicated their time and energy to make a meaningful difference by supporting families through the Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign in DFW, caring for animals at the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services, creating birthday moments for children in foster care in Austin, assisting the Round Rock Police Department’s Operation Blue Santa in Round Rock, and joining The Periwinkle Foundation’s annual walk in Houston to support children, young adults, and families facing cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Giving back isn’t seasonal; it’s part of how we show up for our communities every day.
Team Susser was honored to celebrate one of our most cherished traditions, the Annual Susser Bank Turkey Fry. While this marks our fifth year hosting the event as Susser Bank, the tradition itself began more than 25 years ago with Chairman and CEO Sam L. Susser’s uncle, Jerry Susser. What started as a small family gathering has grown into an event our team, clients, community partners and friends look forward to each holiday season.
This year, Uncle Jerry returned to the fryers alongside our team, preparing his classic Cajun turkey and signature fried shrimp with the same care he’s shown for decades.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We are grateful for your partnership and wish you a safe, healthy and prosperous holiday season.
We are proud to share that Kerry Hall, Director of Susser Bank, has been named the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Austinite of the Year, an award recognizing transformational leadership and enduring service to the Austin region.
Hall’s impact places her among an esteemed group of past honorees and reflects the caliber of leadership we are fortunate to have on our Board.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Kerry Hall!
Austin Business Journal has the interview >
Susser Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Hank Holmes to its Board of Directors. Based in Houston, Holmes brings more than three decades of executive banking experience, reinforcing Susser Bank’s focus on a client first growth strategy, disciplined governance and long-term value creation across Texas.
Holmes most recently served as Chief Banking Officer and President of Cadence Bank, where he spent 13 years leading the organization through transformational growth. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the successful merger with BancorpSouth and guided the bank through its IPO and subsequent capital offerings. Before joining Cadence, Holmes spent 18 years with Amegy Bank, where he held senior leadership roles and was recognized for advancing institutional growth, strengthening risk management and developing high-performing teams. Known for his disciplined approach to risk and talent development, Holmes has built a reputation for delivering results while maintaining an unwavering focus on client relationships and organizational integrity.
“Hank is well known and well respected across Texas and brings exceptional industry perspective to our board,” said Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank. “His experience leading complex organizations through transformational growth will be invaluable as we continue to expand our franchise with our “Built to Last, Not to Sell” mission while Texas continues to see consolidation in the banking industry.”
Holmes now leads Holmes Financial LLC, a financial consulting firm providing strategic advisory services across a range of industries and offering flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies through its private credit platform. He is active in several professional and community organizations, including serving as Board Director and Executive Committee Member for BakerRipley, and as a member of the Banking and Finance Advisory Board at the University of Mississippi. Holmes also serves on the National Board of Directors for Lemonade Day and has held leadership roles with the Young Presidents’ Organization in Houston.
Holmes earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Managerial Finance from the University of Mississippi.
At Susser Bank, we believe that strong communities grow from informed conversations, and last week, we were honored to host one that truly stood out.
Our CEO, Sam L. Susser, has always been in awe of the wisdom of the framers of our Constitution. Though he didn’t attend law school, his curiosity about constitutional law and the Supreme Court runs deep. So, when Gibson Dunn agreed to bring several of the country’s leading constitutional thinkers to Old Parkland in Dallas, we knew it would be something special.
We were honored to welcome an exceptional group for a thought-provoking discussion:
Their discussion covered some of the most pressing issues that will be decided in the current Supreme Court term, including tariffs, immigration and whether or not the President has the authority to remove the Chairman of the “so called” independent agencies.
Thank you to our distinguished speakers and our guests who asked so many thoughtful questions.
Left to right: Rob Walters, Stephen Hammer, Sam L. Susser, The Honorable James C. Ho, Gregg Costa
