Team members throughout the bank shared what they are most thankful for this year:
I am thankful for you!!! with all the love, compassion and care that has built this great company.
Michael Scaief, Chief Executive Officer (Harlingen)
This year, I am most thankful to work for a company which encourages and allows me to participate fully in my community through service & being a valuable resource to our amazing customers.
John Wells, Fredericksburg Market Manager (Fredericksburg)
This year, I am most thankful for my family, near and far, friends to share in life’s adventures and for my TRB work family that enriches my life with purpose. I consider myself of good fortune to have the opportunity to serve in leadership for the BEST BANKERS in Texas and beyond.
Cambrea R. Merriwether, Chief Human Resources Officer (Houston)
This year, I am most thankful for being able to learn from lives challenges; thankful for being able to overcome those rough life struggles and know there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Maria Chalico, Loan Officer (Blanco)
This year, I am most thankful for the Trust I have been given from TRB and the Board to care and delight each and every client as they are all my friends and family. I get the opportunity to work with the Dallas/Fort Worth team to build out Private Banking so that TRB is the leading Private Banking Team of Regional Banks for the state of Texas. I can do things you cannot. You can do things I cannot. Together we can do great things. – Mother Teresa. Happy Holidays!
Mimi Tran, Southlake Market President (Southlake)
This year, I am most thankful for the family and friends that surround me and being able to cherish every moment.
Bertha A. De La Garza, Mortgage Loan Officer (Brownsville)
This year, I am most thankful for God and my family.
Omar Rodriguez, Director of Infrastructure (McAllen)
Gratitude turns choices into blessings; in the rush of life, we often miss the abundance of time and luxury we share. Pause, reflect, and be thankful for the simple decisions that bring us together.
Anthony Rini, Branch Manager Southlake (Southlake)
This year, I am most thankful for my family: having a roof over our heads, a table full of food, and health among us. Most people take these three things for granted, but not everyone does. Let’s enjoy the season and be grateful, not only at this time of the year but all year around.
Armando Covarrubias, Foreign Exchange Advisor (Harlingen)
This year, I am most thankful for the impactful efforts our team has put into empowering individuals within our communities to enhance their financial success. The dedication to educating and supporting others in navigating their financial journey reflects the values that make TRB truly exceptional. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and joy. 😊
Diana Delaunay, Senior Branch Sales Officer (Brownsville)
This year, I am most thankful for my health. Having a young daughter has led me to appreciate my health more with each passing year, and I hope to have many more ahead.
J.R. Stewart, Wealth Advisor (Hill Country Region)
This year, I am most thankful for the riches in my life. First, my family is priceless. My family is my biggest supporter and always cheering me on. Because of them, I’ve been privileged in becoming a mother, becoming wiser, and becoming a mentor they can look up to. You can’t put a price on that! Secondly, my health is wealth. My physical and mental well-being is far more important than wealth in the scope of life satisfaction. Yes, money is great, and it can fix many problems. Money can also lead to a great quality of life. However, financial wealth means little to nothing in the absence of good health. Lastly, my time is gold. I try to use time wisely because I can’t reverse time. I continuously remind myself to use my time in the most effective and productive way and hope I am making a difference along the way. This Thanksgiving Day, I will choose to NOT concentrate on what I don’t have because I’ll never have enough. Instead, I will remind myself that being thankful is always enough. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Nelda I. Rodriguez, Community Reinvestment Act Officer (McAllen)
This year, I am most thankful for my family’s health.
Kyle Engeling, Bank Center Operations Manager (Houston Memorial)
This year, I am most thankful for my amazing co-workers!
Denise Knight, Lending Officer (Denton)
This year, I am most thankful for another year of having all of my and my wife’s immediate family still among us, body and spirit.
Casey McNutt, Collateral Management Officer (Harlingen)
This year, I am most thankful for and have always been for those who surround, challenge, and support me. May your holidays be blessed with love, joy, health, and happiness.
Michael Lamon, President of Banking Administration (Harlingen)
There’s always something to be thankful for, have an attitude of gratitude. This year has been such a blessing! I became a published, best-selling collaborative author of Shine Your Light: Illuminating Stories to Inspire Resilience, Self-Discovery, and Positive Change. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to share my personal story. It was quite a challenge, but it’s my hope that it will inspire and encourage others. Also, I started with TRB in May of this year, and I love my job! I’m so thankful to work alongside my amazing TRB family to help “Be the People You Know In the Communities We Serve.” This year I’m most thankful for .. my family & friends, God’s love, our freedom, my community, and of course, coffee and PIE! Happy Thanksgiving.
Blythe Cox, Business Development & Community Engagement Officer (Hill Country Region)
This year, I am most thankful for my family, friends, and health because these are some of the most important things in my life. I am also thankful for the growth TRB has had over the last 13 years I have been with the Bank. It is great to see how much the Bank has accomplished.
Jessica M. Adame, Credit Analyst (McAllen)
This year, I am most thankful for new opportunities
Soraya Hanson, Banking Center Operations Specialist (Houston Memorial)
This year, I am most thankful for having a great family, fun friends, good health, and a rewarding job I love. May you and your families have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Delma D. Diaz, Customer Care Manager (McAllen)
This year, I am most thankful for my family, health, and to be a part of this amazing TRB team. I’m thankful for the positive environment and culture, the cheerful and helpful team members, and the fact that God continues to bless us beyond all I could have ever imagined.
David Villarreal, Accounting Analyst II (Harlingen)
To quote Will Kimbrough and Jimmy Buffett:
This year I am most thankful there is light up above.
Bubbles Up
They will point you towards home
No matter how deep or how far you roam
They will show you to the surface
The plot and the purpose
So, when the journey gets long
Just know that you are loved
There is light up above
And the joy is always enough
Bubbles Up
Vickie Perry, Compliance Officer (DFW Region)
This year, I am most thankful for all of the wonderful people I work with.
Cheri Farias, Executive Administration Assistant (Houston)
This year I’m thankful for all my little ups and downs. They’ve made me a better person.
Adriana Medrano, Treasury Management Officer (McAllen)
This year, I am most thankful for my personal and professional peace and the ambition to continue to grow my knowledge in order to become an even better leader.
Kim Perry, Regional Branch Administration Manager (Houston Region)
This year, I am very thankful and grateful for being part of TRB, a workplace that makes me feel like at home. Special thank you to Kim, my TRB mentor. With her guidance, Kim has created a tremendous impact on me, giving me the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. And of course, thank you to my husband for his unconditional support, my partner, my friend, my love.
Maria Gonzalez-Nunez, Banking Center Operations Specialist (Houston Cypress)
This year, I am most thankful for the opportunity to work with such great people at TRB. It’s truly a blessing to work for a Company with such a great culture, rooted in teamwork and service to each other, all while pushing towards a common goal. It’s really a special place, full of opportunity to build great relationships with the people around you and the clients we serve.
J.R. Manatt, Leander Market President (Leander)
This year, I am most thankful for my coworkers that bring a smile to my face and fill the air with their laughter every day. They keep me sane and motivated to strive for excellence.
Ashley Reyes, Banking Center Operations Supervisor (Denton)
This year, I am thankful for my loving family, my job, and the wonderful people I work with.
Julissa Federman, Banking Center Operations Manager (Houston Cypress)
This year I am most Thankful for both my work and personal aspects of my life. I have been able to achieve many of my goals and make a significant impact in my career and my community. Professionally, I am grateful for the opportunities Texas Regional Bank has provided that have allowed to me learn and grow. I am also thankful for the support and guidance of my colleagues and superiors who have helped me along the way. On a personal level, I am grateful for my entire family, friends and new connections who have been a constant source of love and support. Their presence in my life has brought me immense joy and happiness. Additionally, I am so grateful for my health and wellbeing, which has allowed me to pursue my passions and enjoy life to the fullest! Overall, I feel Blessed by God and look forward to continuing this journey of gratitude and growth in the future. One of my favorite quotes is Celebrate your small wins! Build that momentum! – Silvica Rosca
Marta Rosales, Public Funds Account Administrator Economic Development (McAllen)
This year, I am most thankful for my family and my work family. They give me purpose and make what I do possible and enjoyable. Happy Thanksgiving.
Lincoln S. Talbert, Chief Financial Officer (Harlingen)
This year, I am thankful for my Houston Region team, their professionalism, integrity, a keen eye for cross-selling, and attention to customer service.
Gregg Booth, Houston Regional President (Houston Region)
This year, I am most thankful for….” My health, my family, my friends, and my job/co-workers continue to challenge me, guide me, and teach me so that I can continue to learn and grow as a person/employee.
Ricki Wilson, Commercial RE Loan Processor Manager (Denton)
This year, I am most thankful for my family, my friends, my community, and the opportunity to work with the wonderful people at TRB. I am also thankful the Aggies fired Jimbo. 😊
Jacque Kruppa, Chief Legal Officer (Harlingen)
This year, I am thankful for my family and all of their support!
Sissy Runions, Portfolio Manager/Lender (Denton)
This year I am most thankful for…Of course, the same every year, I am thankful that my family is still healthy and with me today. I am thankful that they are my support system when it comes to my career. I am most thankful for the great opportunity I have been given here at TRB. Those who gave me this opportunity have support and courage in me that I can get the job done. I am thankful that 4 years ago I made the change to come and work at TRB.
Jessie Bishop, Regional Branch Administration Officer (Hill Country Region)
This year, I am most thankful for God’s priceless gift of grace, His immeasurable blessing upon my life, and what He does is always bigger than our ability to contain it.
Kenan Scott-Miller, Banking Center Operations Manager II (Austin)
This year, I am most thankful for my amazing team. Settling in after conversion and being in a different region wasn’t always easy but they showed me grace and provided guidance to help the adjustment go smoothly. I truly couldn’t ask for a better team – their knowledge, hard work and dedication continue to impress me every day and make me proud to be a part of such a great group of individuals.
Jennifer Sylvera, Regional Operations Officer (DFW Region)
We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. This year I am most thankful for my TRB team and of course, my family’s health.
Kim Chambless, Portfolio Manager/Lender (Speedway)
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
