Susser Bank Opens Full-Service Branch in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO (May 3, 2023) – Susser Bank has opened its first full-service location in San Antonio at 200 Austin Highway in an easily accessible building off Austin Highway and Broadway.

Located on the top floor of the four-story Class A building, Susser Bank’s space encompasses more than 7,300 square feet. Exterior signage on the building gives Susser Bank increased visibility within San Antonio’s Alamo Heights neighborhood, only minutes from the historic Pearl District.

“We chose this area because of its visibility and accessibility to our clients,” said Mark Metcalfe, Executive Vice President, Central Texas Commercial Banking. “San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US with thriving small to mid-size businesses, a market that we serve extraordinarily well.”

Metcalfe, who joined Susser Bank in 2021 with more than 30 years of financial expertise, leads an experienced team of bankers which includes:

  • Steve Edlund – San Antonio Market Executive
  • Annalese Smolik – Director of Technology Banking
  • Adam Carr – SVP, Commercial Banking
  • Elaine Cruz – VP, Commercial Banking
  • Daniel Robertson – AVP, Portfolio Manager
  • Asia Hansen – Senior Credit Analyst
  • Chelsea Villanueva – Universal Banker

“We are so pleased to have this experienced banking team serving San Antonio,” said Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank. “As San Antonio grows and expands, we look forward to supporting clients for generations.”

The San Antonio branch is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Inaugural Susser Bank Scouting Classic Benefits Boys Scouts of America

TROPHY CLUB (April 7, 2023) – More than 160 golfers participated in the Inaugural Susser Bank Scouting Classic golf tournament on April 3, 2023, at the Trophy Club Country Club, benefiting the Boy Scouts of America Circle Ten and Longhorn Councils. The event raised more than $250,000 to support the ScoutReach programs across 47 counties in Texas.

Catherine and Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank, hosted a dinner in their home on the evening prior to the golf tournament to thank the generous sponsors for their strong support and participation in this first annual event.

“This was the first time both the Circle Ten and Longhorn Councils worked together on an initiative,” said Susser. “This event raised significant funds that will allow underserved young men and women the opportunity to participate in scouting. Catherine and I were pleased to welcome so many supporters of the Boy Scouts of America into our home and we know this event will have a generational impact.”

Together, Circle Ten Council and Longhorn Council serve more than 36,000 young men and women throughout the area. The participating youth and their families enjoy camping and outdoor experiences in eight camps across counties the organizations serve. In 2022, more than 1,000 young men and women earned the rank of Eagle and performed nearly 178,000 hours of community service in projects to support the community.

Julie Anderson Appointed EVP/Chief Financial Officer

Anderson comes to Susser with over 30 years of industry experience

DALLAS (March 29, 2023) – Banking and finance professional Julie Anderson has been appointed EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Susser Bank, effective April 3, 2023. In her new role, Anderson will report to Sam L. Susser, Susser Bank Chairman and CEO. Her duties include operational oversight of and interaction with many Susser Bank departments including accounting, finance, risk management, technology and information security, legal and human resources.

“We initiated a broad, in-depth search for this important role,” Susser said. “Julie’s vast and long-term experience in Texas banking made it clear she would be the perfect fit for both this position and our culture.”

Armed with 30-plus years of industry experience, Anderson comes to Susser Bank after a more than two-decade tenure with Texas Capital Bank and its parent company, Texas Capital Bancshares. Anderson helped Texas Capital grow from a regional start-up into a well-respected, publicly traded financial institution with more than $30 billion in assets.

“I’m honored to be selected as Susser Bank’s CFO,” Anderson said. “I’m looking forward to helping this organization as it continues to serve the needs of individuals and businesses who live and work in the Lone Star State.”

In Anderson’s most recent position as CFO of Texas Capital Bank and Texas Capital Bancshares, she was responsible for all finance, accounting and investor relations activities. She also had operational oversight of various other departments including facilities and strategic sourcing. Prior to her promotion as CFO, Anderson served as Texas Capital’s chief accounting officer and controller.

Prior to Texas Capital, she held positions at other firms, including a finance leadership role with First Plus Financial and Manager Audit/Assurance Services with EY. Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accounting, both from the University of North Texas and is a CPA.

Throughout her career, Anderson has enjoyed a reputation for outstanding leadership, communication skills, integrity and loyalty, in addition to her extensive banking knowledge.

First Full-Service Branch in Houston Open

HOUSTON (March 20, 2023) – Susser Bank has opened its first full-service location in Houston’s Post Oak Central, a mixed-use development with three Class A office towers surrounded by retail, restaurants and hotels. The opening of the de novo location, in the heart of the business and entertainment district, is part of Susser Bank’s expansion strategy in Houston and throughout Texas.

Located on the first floor of Three Post Oak Central at 1990 Post Oak Boulevard, Susser Bank’s space encompasses more than 5,600 square feet. Exterior signage on the building gives Susser Bank increased visibility within the urban community and one of the country’s largest business centers.

“We chose Houston’s Uptown area, and specifically Post Oak Central, because of its extraordinary location,” said William Griffin, Executive Vice President and Houston Market President. “We are a relationship driven company and to be located in the center of this 17-acre campus with great accessibility allows us to meet and serve our clients in a responsive manner.”

Griffin, who joined Susser Bank in 2021 with more than 30 years of financial expertise, leads an experienced team of bankers which include:

  • Mike Chryssikos – Senior Vice President and Market Executive
  • Julie Guyton – Senior Vice President
  • Jennifer Poindexter – Senior Vice President
  • Stacey Efaw – Senior Vice President
  • David Buchanan – Vice President
  • Valerie Newman – Vice President
  • Vanessa Espinoza – Senior Universal Banker

“This is a team of talented bankers who are focused on understanding our client’s needs to provide outstanding results,” said Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank. “We move with speed and purpose to deliver best-in-class service and we look forward to supporting the growth of our Houston clients for generations.”

The Houston branch is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday with ATM access available 24 hours a day.

Josh Burleson Named President of Tarrant County Bankers Association

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. 

D CEO’s Dallas 500

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.

Susser Bank Announces Kerry Hall as a New Board Member

DALLAS (September 22, 2022) – Susser Bank is pleased to announce Kerry Hall has joined the bank’s Board of Directors. Hall was most recently executive managing director of Texas Capital Bank Regional Banking, which served the Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio markets. Her responsibilities included executing effective strategies within each of those markets and serving as the liaison between regional offices and the bank’s major lines of business.

Hall is a proven banking leader with strong industry expertise and the ability to generate sustainable growth via a collaborative management style. Her credit and financial analysis skills have allowed her to excel at the strategic management of large credit portfolios. Hall’s creation of new business verticals such as in tech banking helped meet the emerging demand to capitalize on Texas’ flourishing tech industry. She has vast experience in corporate governance, public speaking, and regional economic development.

“We are pleased to welcome Kerry to our Board of Directors,” said Chairman and CEO Sam L. Susser. “She has deep roots in financial services, a collaborative leadership style and a successful track record in helping businesses achieve their strategic goals. We look forward to her insights as we continue executing our long-term strategy and building our culture.”

Hall is active in many civic and community organizations, including Austin Area Research Organization, where Hall is leading a task force to improve the percentage of Central Texas students completing a post-secondary education. She also serves on the Board for Texas Alternatives Foundation which aims to transform philanthropic support for education, arts, scholarships, and research. Hall has served on the Board of Caritas of Austin, Visit Austin and the Austin chapter of the American Heart Association, where she was chair. A passionate advocate of fostering job-creating investments across the Austin region, Hall also has served as past chair of Opportunity Austin, Austin’s Economic Development Corporation. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and serves on the Champions Council for the E3 Alliance.

Hall graduated with High Honors from the University of Texas with a BBA in finance.