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.

Our 2025 Susser Bank Fishing Retreat in Corpus Christi brought us back to where the Susser family story began.

The Susser family’s deep, 6 generation Texas roots and lasting impact on this community continue to shape our culture and our commitment to building relationships that endure.

After time on the water and friendly matches at the new indoor Corpus Christi Athletic Club pickleball courts, our team returned recharged, ready to close out the year strong and keep strengthening a bank that is truly built to last.

We were honored to co-present the Venture Dallas Startup of the Year Dinner alongside Nasdaq, recognizing the entrepreneurs shaping the future of innovation in North Texas.

Chairman and CEO, Sam L. Susser, joined Rachel Racz, Head of Listings for Texas, Southern U.S., and Latin America at Nasdaq, for a fireside panel discussion on the state of entrepreneurship, growth capital and what’s next for Texas’ business landscape.

At Susser Bank, we’re proud to champion the bold founders and innovators driving our region forward and to play a role in connecting capital, expertise and community to fuel their success.

Congratulations to all the semifinalists and organizers for an inspiring evening.

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Left to right: Aaron Pierce, Co-founder and Chairman, Venture Dallas; Rachel Racz, Head of Listings for Texas, Southern U.S. and Latin America, Nasdaq; Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO, Susser Bank

Our final Quarterly Business Review of the year brought leaders from across Texas together at the new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, a fitting backdrop for thoughtful reflection, collaboration and strategic alignment.

We were honored to hear from distinguished speakers Anthony Brock, Commander, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Jill Cetina, Executive Professor, Associate Director of the Commercial Banking Program at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, and former Arlington Mayor W. Jeff Williams, whose vision and leadership were instrumental in bringing this world-class museum to life.

Our teams left energized and focused on closing the year with strength, continuing to advance our mission to power growth for Texas businesses and the communities we serve.

Susser Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Loose as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking in its Downtown Fort Worth office. Loose will focus on helping North Texas business owners, entrepreneurs and family offices navigate growth with tailored credit and treasury solutions.

Loose is a seasoned banker and investor with more than 18 years of experience across commercial banking, private equity, and capital markets. His background gives him a unique perspective on how to structure sophisticated financial strategies that align with his clients’ long-term goals.

“Aaron combines deep banking expertise with a strong understanding of the investor landscape, which positions him to help clients anticipate opportunities and solve what’s next,” said Carl Cravens, President and Chief Banking Officer at Susser Bank. “His reputation in the Fort Worth market and commitment to relationship-driven banking make him an excellent addition to our team.”

Earlier in his career, Loose served as President of Worthington National Bank’s Edwards Ranch office and as a Relationship Manager at Frost Bank. He also held leadership roles in private equity, capital markets, and real estate development with a focus on real estate and operating companies.

Loose earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting with a Real Estate emphasis from Texas Christian University. He is actively involved in the Fort Worth community through various organizations and local nonprofits.

Our DFW team recently celebrated the grand opening of Susser Bank’s new Dallas headquarters at Resolute Tower on the Old Parkland East Campus. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to share this milestone with our clients, partners and community leaders.

At a time when many Texas banks are throwing in the towel, this move and investment reaffirm our long-term commitment to remaining independent and being a bank owned and led by Texans.

We invite you to visit our new home and see how we’re supporting highly reputable individuals, not-for-profits and entrepreneurs across DFW:

Susser Bank – Dallas
Resolute Tower at Old Parkland
4020 Maple Avenue, Suite 150
Dallas, Texas 75219