First Financial Bankshares Announces Plans for First Bank Branches in Fort Worth, Odessa
November 20, 2009 (FinancialWire) — First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) announced plans to open bank branches in Fort Worth and Odessa, Texas, to complement trust services and serve customers in these markets. The banks will operate from the company’s existing First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, N.A., trust offices in both cities.
“This decision is in response to frequent requests from customers to open branches in these markets,” said F. Scott Dueser, president and chief executive officer. “Providing banking services in Fort Worth and the Permian Basin region will result in greater convenience and customer service for our valued customers, including our Trust customers, in these markets.”
The new branches are expected to open in January, subject to regulatory approval.
In Fort Worth, the private bank branch will share quarters with First Financial Trust & Asset Management Co. at 550 Bailey Ave., Suite 300. Konrad S. Halbert, executive vice president, is manager of the Fort Worth office. In Odessa, the bank branch will be at the trust office located at 2651 John Ben Shepherd Parkway. Barbara Hill, senior vice president, is manager of the Odessa office.
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