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Invest: Dallas-Fort Worth 2022-2023 launch conference to showcase robust growth
2 min read October 2022 — Everything’s bigger in Texas, a point which rings tried and true throughout Invest: Dallas-Fort Worth 2022-2023. This first edition of the business intelligence publication from Capital Analytics Associates highlights the opportunities present throughout industries across the region, as well as the near-term horizon and long-term outlook for the future of the metroplex.
Helping banks innovate and find fintech partners
About two and a half years ago, Jeff Sinnott was talking to companies in the blockchain space to figure out if his bank, Vantage Bank Texas, might want to work with them.
Vantage Bank taps new president to expand Houston footprint
San Antonio-based Vantage Bank has tapped Tray Mounce as its new Houston market co-president, a step forward in the bid to grow its market share there.
According to regional president George Cardenas, the plan was always to have two presidents in the Houston market. Cody Cannon, the first appointee, joined the bank in November 2022.
Vantage Bank Names Mounce Houston Market Co-President
Tray Mounce, a longtime Houston banking executive, has been named executive vice president at San Antonio-based Vantage Bank. His hiring comes as the Texas-based bank launches its expansion into the Houston market. Mounce will serve as co-president of the Houston market alongside recently hired Cody Cannon, also an executive vice president.
Vantage Bank Texas modernizes payments with CGI All Payments
In an effort to improve its digital footprint to meet tough regulatory compliance deadlines, Vantage Bank Texas turned to CGI. Implementing CGI All Payments platform-as-a-service, the bank was able to modernize its payments ecosystem—from contract signing to go-live—in just four months.
Locals Share Excitement Over WBCA’s Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular
Feb. 28—The Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular Sunday was one of the biggest in its history, as lines were formed all throughout the Laredo International Airport area which extended from all directions in the Metro Park & Ride area.
New platform aims to bridge ‘translation layer’ between banks, fintechs
Former NYDIG and Quontic Bank CIO Patrick Sells wants to speed up the length of time it takes for banks to find a fintech whose services match their needs.
Coleman Movers & Shakers – Tray Mounce
Vantage Bank names Tray Mounce as Houston Co-Market President.
McAllen State of the City 2023 Address
Mayor Javier Villalobos welcomed distinguished dignitaries and guests to McAllen’s State of the City 2023 address.
Weslaco to celebrate annual 1015 onion festival
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Weslaco is set to celebrate its annual Texas Onion Festival this weekend.
Spotlight On: Jeff Sinnott & Paul Thornton of Vantage Bank
2 min read January 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, Vantage Bank’s CEO Jeff Sinnott and Regional President Paul Thornton discussed the growth and changes the market is experiencing. They also talked about how the disruption is actually benefiting some of their goals, including growing their number of locations and employees organically.
Brownsville entrepreneur wins Future Texas Business Legend Award
William Brown, whose entrepreneurial company Embedded is developing technology to non-invasively measure elderly patients’ vital signs and predict issues associated with patient care, has won the 2022 James and Kathleen Collins & Vantage Bank Future Texas Business Legend Award.
Backbase wins most innovative mobile solutions at the APIDE Conference
Backbase, the leading engagement banking platform provider, was awarded “Most Innovative Mobile Solutions” at the Africa Pay&ID Expo 2022. This award recognizes Backbase’s great contribution to the continent these last years.
$BTC: NYDIG makes it easier for employees of leading companies to get paid in Bitcoin
On Tuesday (February 1), Bitcoin company NYDIG announced “the launch of a Bitcoin Savings Plan to let employees of leading companies get #PaidInBitcoin.”
Vantage Bank Expanding into The Houston Market
As part of the expansion, Houston bank executive Cody Cannon is named Market President.
Vantage CEO Jeff Sinnott leads bank’s charge into new territory
Jeff Sinnott has been with Vantage Bank for hardly more than three years — but it has been an eventful three years. When he joined the bank in 2018 as chief operations and technology officer, it was about to merge with McAllen-based Inter National Bank under the guidance of its owner, the James W. Collins family. Sinnott became CEO in March of last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic was forcing the country into lockdown.
Addy's Toy Drive continues to help pediatric patients
Addison Meyer became the spark to send toys to the pediatric patients at University Hospital. And she started with pediatric transplant patients, calling her project: Addy's Toy Drive.