Articles from American National Bank of Texas

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, has been named to The Dallas Morning News’ Top Workplaces DFW 2025 list in the large company category. This marks the 16th time ANBTX has earned this honor, highlighting its enduring commitment to its employees across North Texas.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, earned the Cornerstone Award and Leaders Financial Education (LiFE) Award during the Texas Bankers Foundation’s annual awards program. The Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA), the largest state-based trade organization for bankers, announced the prestigious awards last month at the TBA’s annual convention in San Antonio, Texas.

ANBTX, one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, continues to support long-term revitalization efforts through community organizations and has donated in recent months over $545,000 to more than 20 organizations to further these efforts in 2025. In addition, ANBTX gave $250,000 to the Texas Mezzanine Fund, a Dallas-based community development financial institution (CDFI) that improves employment and business opportunities for residents of distressed and under-served communities in Texas.

Perry Ginn, Regional Market President for Tarrant and Johnson County at American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, was recently awarded Tarrant County Bankers Association’s (TCBA) 2024 Banker of the Year. Ginn, who has more than four decades of banking experience, including more than 20 years with ANBTX, is the first ANBTX team member to win the distinguished award.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, celebrated the grand opening of its new loan production office in South Dallas’ Fair Park Tuesday, Dec. 10. The new loan production office, located at 820 Exposition Ave., was first announced in June as part of ANBTX’s ongoing efforts to bring opportunities and investment to Southern Dallas County.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) recently announced the results from its “Keys To Your Future” program, an innovative, scalable and measurable financial education and career readiness course for North Texas middle and high school students, for the 2023-24 academic year. This marks the first full year of the program since its launch as part of the bank’s three-year partnership with EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, a leader in K-12 financial education.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, announced it will open a South Dallas loan production office, located at 820 Exposition Ave., this fall. The office will serve as the new home for the bank’s Emerging Markets team and play a critical role in ANBTX’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in South Dallas.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) will join with Good Urban Development (GUD), to host two free seminars as part of ANBTX’s ongoing homebuyer education series. GUD is a joint venture between Dallas nonprofit Urban Specialists Incorporated and Lewisville-based Matthews Southwest, a full-service private real-estate development company that has spearheaded many community-oriented projects, including the recent Mill City 50, a transformative housing development in the Mill City neighborhood in Southeast Dallas.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) has donated $275,000 to four local organizations to assist with their revitalization efforts in Southern Dallas County. This continues the Bank’s commitment to serve North Texas, local communities, and underrepresented markets through affordable housing and financial education.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) announced today a reduced interest rate, lower down payment mortgage solution for homebuyers, which is available in designated markets across ANBTX’s North Texas footprint, including majority-minority neighborhoods in Dallas County.

The American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) announced two new additions to its board of directors, Suzanne Cruz-Sewell and Dennis Cail. Ms. Cruz-Sewell currently serves as assistant vice president of business diversity at DFW International Airport, and Mr. Cail is co-founder and chief executive officer of Zirtue, the leading relationship-based lending application with a mission to drive financial equity and inclusion.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) has hired Marcelo D. Mills as emerging markets president to increase and support business relationships throughout Southern Dallas. In addition, this new role will help meet the diverse needs of business owners while furthering the bank’s mission and commitment to serve and strengthen its local communities.