In the NewsBanking Dive
Veritex alum scouts for more Texas M&A
Banking Dive reported on Future Financial's plans following the Palmer Bancshares agreement, including technology investment at banks under $1 billion in assets.
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In the NewsAmerican Banker
Veteran banker has a plan to roll up small Texas lenders
American Banker examined Future Financial's strategy of acquiring community banks across Texas, starting with Commercial State Bank, and Jeff Kesler's case for local decision making as out-of-state acquirers move into the market.
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- strategy
In the NewsCEO Spotlight, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Jeff Kesler on the New Future of Community Banking
Jeff Kesler joined David Johnson on KRLD's CEO Spotlight to discuss Future Financial's founding, the Commercial State Bank acquisition, and what community banking looks like going forward.
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- podcast
In the NewsEllis County Press
Commercial State Bank sold
The Ellis County Press covered the sale for the bank's home county, noting the commitment to preserve local decision making and community focus.
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- palmer-bancshares
In the NewsBankers Digest
Future Financial Bankshares to Acquire Palmer Bancshares and Commercial State Bank
Bankers Digest covered the agreement and Commercial State Bank's three-location footprint in Palmer, Ferris and Wilmer.
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- palmer-bancshares
In the NewsThe Financial Brand
Why This Veteran M&A Bank Builder Is Aiming for Small and Local Now
The Financial Brand spoke with Jeff Kesler about buying an established community bank rather than starting one, and about the multibank holding company structure that lets each bank keep its own identity and local decision making.
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