Crable: 'I know I have some big shoes to fill'

Texas First Bank announced Regional Loan President and SBA Lending Manager Matt Crable was elected chairman of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas Leadership Division.

In accepting the position, Crable expressed his awareness of the responsibility during remarks at Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ Connecting Leaders Conference held at the end of June, according to a Texas First Bank news release.

“I know I have some big shoes to fill,” Crable said in the release. "One thing I can assure you is that I am willing to put in the work, and my ask is for you to put in the work with me."

In his position as chairman, he will also hold a seat on the Independent Bankers Association of Texas executive committee, according to the news release.

“I have been heavily involved in the Leadership Division throughout my career,” Crable said in the news release. “This organization has helped me realize what it means to be a community banker and has provided me with the opportunity to form lasting relationships with other community bankers throughout the state.”

Established in 1974, Independent Bankers Association of Texas is a leading advocate for community banks in Texas, according to the company's website. Based in Austin, this organization represents more than 2,000 banks and branches across 700 communities in the state, making it the largest state community banking organization in the country. 

With assets ranging from $27 million to $39 billion, Independent Bankers Association of Texas member banks collectively hold assets of nearly $256 billion, the website reported. The company is focused on "providing safe and responsible financial services to all Texans." The member banks work to support and invest in their local communities.

“Together we can create a better IBAT for our banks and the future of our industry,” Crable said in the release.