American Bank Welcomes Jon Morgan to Austin Team
AUSTIN, TX | March 4, 2024
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VISIT USAmerican Bank is pleased to announce Jon Morgan has joined its Austin team as a Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking. Morgan will office at the bank’s Austin-Westlake headquarters located at 3520 Bee Caves Road, Suite 200. Making the announcement was John Greenwood, Market President for Austin.
With 28 years of banking experience, Morgan’s career has ranged from personal banker and credit analyst to branch manager and branch president. He has covered the spectrum of commercial banking and business development, with the majority of his career spent serving clients in the Austin area. Most recently, Morgan was Senior Commercial Real Estate Manager for a Texas regional bank.
“I am excited to welcome Jon to our Austin team,” said Greenwood. “Jon is a dynamic leader with significant experience in commercial banking and business development which will enhance our ability to serve the Austin community. He will be a great resource for our clients.”
“Jon’s background as an advisor and leader in commercial banking will be a tremendous asset to our clients and complements the team we already have in place to serve the Austin area. I’m thrilled to have him on our team,” said Donette Stubblefield, American Bank’s Chief Banking Executive – Commercial and Wealth.
“American Bank is a perfect fit for me given its genuine culture, nimble size, and unlimited growth potential,” said Morgan. “The leadership team at American Bank is highly respected, and it’s a privilege to join such a reputable organization. I look forward to leveraging my experience and continuing to provide the outstanding banking services my clients deserve and expect, in a responsive and professional manner.”
About Jon Morgan
Jon Morgan joins American Bank as a Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking after spending the past 28 years serving the banking needs of clients throughout the Greater Austin area. During this time, he’s held several leadership roles, including Senior Commercial Real Estate Manager, Senior Vice President, and Branch President. Earlier in his career, Morgan spent nearly 10 years working for various financial institutions in the Dallas area.
In his new role at American Bank, Morgan will be responsible for supporting the banking and financial services needs of commercial banking clients throughout the Austin area.
Morgan holds an economics degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. He also completed Commercial Lending School at the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at SMU in Dallas. Morgan remains active in various community organizations, most recently serving as a board member for the Championship Hearts Foundation where he served for 11 years.
About American Bank
American Bank was founded in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1970. It is an independent financial institution with assets of $2.5 billion as of December 31, 2023. American Bank has 19 locations in the Texas communities of Houston, Austin, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Port Aransas, Rockport, Goliad, and Victoria. Since early 2022, American Bank has made two strategic acquisitions. It acquired ACG Equipment Finance based in Austin, Texas, which provides financing for essential business use equipment across the United States. American Bank also acquired TexStar National Bank and its six branch locations in the San Antonio area. American Bank’s strategic plan includes growth in the size and scope of the bank’s operations and geographic footprint; an exceptional banking experience for clients; and a position as a leading regional Texas bank. Services include Commercial Banking, with Centers of Excellence specializing in commercial real estate, medical, energy, SBA and technology lending; a full range of Personal and Business Banking services, including business and personal deposit accounts and loans; Wealth Management services including Private Banking, Investment Management, Trust and non-bank investments; a full suite of technology-enabled Treasury Management services; home mortgage and construction-related loans; and a full range of electronic banking services. Wealth management investments are not a deposit; not FDIC insured; not guaranteed by the bank; and may go down in value. More information can be found at www.americanbank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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At American Bank, our clients come first. And our straightforward business model combined with a focus on delivering exceptional service has helped us build meaningful client relationships. We also carry a 5-star rating for financial strength as recognized by Bauer Financial.
