Diego Ramirez Joins American Bank's Treasury Management Team
SAN ANTONIO, TX | July 16, 2024
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VISIT USAmerican Bank is pleased to announce Diego Ramirez has joined its team as Treasury Management Sales Officer for its San Antonio, Austin, and Houston markets. Ramirez will office at the bank’s San Antonio 281 location at 12800 San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio. Making the announcement was Cassandra Wiggins, Director of Treasury Management for American Bank.
Ramirez has nearly a decade of direct banking experience, where he’s developed a passion for leveraging data to assist his clients with their businesses. Across his career, Ramirez’s experiences have ranged from personal banker to relationship manager, and he has built a deep understanding of business development and foreign exchange. He holds an MBA from St. Mary’s University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley.
In his new role as Treasury Management Officer, Ramirez will advise business clients on products to help them efficiently manage their cash while boosting profits and limiting expenses. He will also work closely with American Bank’s commercial banking team to support clients with payments and receivables, digital banking transactions, and fraud risk mitigation.
“I’m so excited to welcome Diego to the American Bank family,” said Wiggins. “Diego has a comprehensive understanding of banking operations and how we can best support clients with their business development and growth. His client-first focus is a natural fit with American Bank as we strive to enhance the entire client experience. I know he’s going to be a great resource for our business clients in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.”
“Diego is a great addition to the American Bank team,” said Byron Bexley, American Bank’s Vice Chairman for San Antonio. “His energy and enthusiasm for digging into the data in order to better inform his insights and recommendations is going to be a great value for our clients. I look forward to seeing all that Diego will be able to accomplish as he cultivates meaningful relationships with our clients.”
&“American Bank’s dedication to its clients and communities sets it apart in the banking industry,” said Ramirez. “I’m eager to contribute to the bank’s growth strategy by supporting my clients with exceptional service. This is a great opportunity for me, and I can’t wait to get out and meet with my clients.”
About Diego Ramirez
Diego Ramirez joins American Bank as a Treasury Management Sales Officer after spending the past 9 years at Vantage Bank, based in San Antonio. During his time there, Ramirez served in a variety of roles, including Premier Relationship Manager, Banking Advisor, and Relationship Banker.
In his new role at American Bank, Ramirez will work closely with the bank’s commercial business clients in its San Antonio, Austin, and Houston markets.
Ramirez holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley and an MBA from St. Mary’s University. He is also currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley. Ramirez is a member of the Austin and San Antonio chapters of the Association of Financial Professionals (AAFP and SAAFP) and is a member of Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM).
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 June 30, 2024. American Bank has 19 banking locations in the Texas communities of Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Rockport, Goliad, Victoria, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, and Houston. 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, and Trust; 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.
