Southside Bank

Southside Bank is proud to be a Circle of Giving Member with Fort Worth Sister Cities International. Each year, this organization hosts the Mayor's International Dinner and some of our Fort Worth team members were able to attend. Fort Worth Sister Cities International's mission is to promote Fort Worth globally and enrich our community through international education, exchange and commerce, creating a more peaceful and prosperous world. We are proud to be a part of the Fort Worth community and all that it has to offer. Member FDIC

This week, Southside Bank hosted our third annual Reverse Junior Achievement (JA) in a Day with Tyler ISD. 17 Tyler ISD high school students from the Career & Technology Center attended our classroom sessions, took headshots with a professional photographer, and toured different departments at the bank. Executive management participated in an engaging panel discussion and provided insights for students on personal and career growth. Member FDIC

We are pleased to announce that Southside Bank has been named a Best Bank to Work For in 2024 by American Banker for the third year in a row, ranking #54 out of 90 in the nation. CEO Lee Gibson said, "This prestigious recognition is truly a reflection of our team members who value and contribute to a positive work culture and show support to their fellow colleagues. I am proud to stand with our team in our efforts to support our communities, provide excellence to our customers, and to support and encourage one another in the process."

Last week, Southside Bank partnered with Chapel Hill ISD to facilitate our financial empowerment program "Making Cents" for over 100 attendees at Kissam Intermediate School in Chapel Hill, Texas. Making Cents was developed to bring families together to gain financial knowledge in a fun environment. This year we hosted a raffle and gave away two bicycles, board games, and financial literacy children’s books. We're looking forward to partnering with Chapel Hill and other organizations in 2025. Member FDIC

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We'd like to thank Southside Bank team member Brynner Nkala for serving our country. ???? Brynner recalls his time in the U.S. Army, “As I stood waist deep in a swamp at sunset during a failed land navigation exercise, I questioned what had brought me to that moment. I glanced over my right shoulder and saw the flag with stars and stripes and was reminded exactly why I was there. That moment reinforced the idea that what we do in such times has a lasting impact. Not only does it secure the rights and freedoms of people here at home, but also inspires hope in parts of the world where belief in democracy, freedom, and equality has been lost.” We’d like to thank Brynner and all our U.S. Veterans today. We recognize your service and are thankful for your sacrifice. Read Brynner's full story at southside.com/brynner. In observance of Veterans Day, all traditional and drive-thru branches will be closed. All grocery store locations will be open 10 am-4 pm. Customer Care and ATMs will be open 9 am-4 pm. Member FDIC

Meet Joel Ghrist, Financial Reporting Accountant at Southside Bank! Joel says, “The people are the best part of working at Southside. I love knowing that what I do affects so many decisions that are made by the bank and its stakeholders in a positive way. The accounting team is a tight knit group of professionals that are dedicated to getting the job done well and having fun while doing it.” We’re grateful for Joel and our entire accounting team. #internationalaccountingday Member FDIC

Last week, our team in Lufkin partnered with J.D's Center of Hope to present our financial empowerment program. Over 100 attendees from Angelina County attended and learned about healthy financial habits and how to spot common scams. ?? J.D's Center of Hope was founded on the vision for a place where individuals and families living in the economically distressed neighborhoods of North Lufkin could receive assistance in basic living education, rehabilitation, socialization, and recreation. Member FDIC

?????????? ???????????????? ??????????: ?????????? Maria, owner of a thriving bakery, received a call from a man claiming to be from her bank's merchant services department. The caller, with a professional tone, explained a new policy requiring an upgrade to their point-of-sale (POS) system to accept contactless payments. The "upgrade" involved transferring a sum of money to cover the equipment and installation costs... Read Maria's story about an impersonation scam at https://lnkd.in/g6XM3cz8.

Meet Jeremy Ogea! ?? Jeremy has recently stepped into the role of Community Banker in our North Texas market. He will be focusing on developing lending and deposit relationships with local, community-based businesses and organizations. Jeremy says, "With almost 18 years in retail banking, I have always seen myself as a full relationship community banker. I have a heart for loving people and deepening customer relationships. Being able to grow with them and see their continued success is truly what community banking is all about. I am humbled to be in this new role for North Texas and am excited for the continued success of our community." Join us in congratulating Jeremy in his new role. Member FDIC