D CEO’s signature special publication, the Dallas 500, features profiles of the most influential North Texas executives in more than 50 industry categories. We’re proud to announce that Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO, has been honored for the second year in a row as one of D CEO’s Dallas 500. While this recognition celebrates our CEO, it is the collective efforts of every member of the Susser Bank team that has made this accomplishment possible. We are proud to maintain our customer-centered approach that drives our unwavering “100 year” commitment to providing exemplary service to our clients and an outstanding place to build a career for our bankers and support team.
 
You can access the full list of the Dallas 500 here. 

According to the Dallas Business Journal’s DFW Bank Snapshot, Susser Bank has emerged as one of the fastest-growing banks in DFW. Over the past five years, our assets and deposits have grown significantly, with assets nearly tripling to almost $2 billion, and deposits more than tripling to $1.7 billion – while simultaneously attracting exceptional talent and expanding our footprint to include every major Texas market.

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Welcome back to the DFW Bank Snapshot, a weekly series that closely examines financial institutions headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth.

This week, we’re looking at Susser Bank.

The Dallas-based bank started in 1959 as an institution to serve Affiliated Food Stores. Today, it’s one of the region’s fastest-growing banks. Assets have almost tripled over the past five years to almost $2 billion, while deposits have more than tripled to $1.7 billion.

Susser’s loan book, of which more than half is concentrated in commercial real estate, has more than doubled to $1.4 billion over the past five years.

In 2018, Susser Bank Holdings LLC purchased control of what was then called Affiliated Bank. Under the Susser family’s control, the bank hired employees, expanded to new Texas markets, upgraded its technology platform and also shifted its focus from home building to doing more business with the commercial and industrial and commercial real estate fields.

Affiliated Bank rebranded to Susser Bank in 2021, and businessman Sam L. Susser took over as CEO of his eponymous bank later that year. Susser Bank currently has nine branches, including seven in DFW. The bank has opened branches in Houston, Round Rock and San Antonio, with plans to open a branch in Austin this year.

By Holden Wilen – Staff Writer, Dallas Business Journal

Jun 29, 2023

Director of Commercial Banking, Josh Burleson was recently named president of the Tarrant County Bankers Association (TCBA) – an organization dedicated to helping bankers grow professionally, build connections and serve the Tarrant County community. We are proud of Josh’s contributions to TCBA and look forward to seeing what he’ll accomplish in this new leadership role. 

We’re proud to announce that Chairman and CEO Sam L. Susser has been honored as one of D CEO’s Dallas 500. The list recognizes the most influential leaders in North Texas. While it names our CEO, the honor is the result of every individual at Susser Bank who is committed to our vision of serving Texas communities and providing exemplary client service each day.

With 34 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Chairman and CEO Sam L. Susser appreciates the necessity of a reliable, long-term banking partner. D CEO shares how Susser Bank is writing the new rules on banking by building a team and culture that business leaders can count on.

Susser Bank has again been named a Readers’ Choice All Star by the Arlington community. To be selected as the choice bank in Arlington means we were ranked higher than every other bank by our clients. We are grateful for the recognition and are energized by the challenge of continuing to outperform our competition each and every year.

Click here to see the full Arlington Today issue announcing all winners.

CEO Sam L. Susser recently spoke with KRLD AM 1080 about the state of the economy, the state of the Texas banking industry and the state of business for our clients.

Chairman and CEO Sam L. Susser recently spoke with the Dallas Business Journal about the bank’s steady growth plan and our focus on what matters to clients.

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Susser Bank has been steadily ramping up its presence in major markets across Texas over the last year after laying a foundation for organic growth since it changed ownership in 2018.
The Dallas-based bank has bulked up its physical presence and workforce in Austin, San Antonio and Houston, bringing on market executives and filling out senior staff, said Chairman and CEO Sam L. Susser, who’s been leading since the bank since last summer. The bank has been upgrading technology systems, diversifying the balance sheet and raising deposits in preparation to scale, Susser said.

“Starting about a year ago, every two or three months, we’ve opened up a new market with a new team of folks and getting traction,” Susser said. “The company is growing nicely, but very consistently with the strategy set by our board. We’re just executing, and really grateful for the progress the team is making towards our goals.”

Susser Bank planted a full-service branch at The Crescent in Uptown Dallas last fall; operates a loan production office in a temporary space in Houston, but recently signed a lease for a long-term office; opened a full-service branch in San Antonio in a temporary space, but recently signed a lease for a long-term space; and has built a team in Austin, but is still seeking an office space. The bank also operates five other North Texas branches and a branch in Round Rock.

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“What the really good bankers do is make connections to people.” Chief Lending Officer Carl Cravens spoke with Fort Worth Inc Magazine about Susser Bank’s history in Texas and plans for growth.  

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