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by SouthStar BankDecember 24, 2020

Employee Awards & Anniversaries 2020

RIDE FOR THE BRAND, STAR LEADER, TRAILBOSS The ride for the brand award recognizes those individuals who have gone above and beyond to uphold the SouthStar Bank. In the cowboy days, when you worked for a big ranch or participated in a trail drive the cowboy was loyal to the Brand he “rode for.” Guys that rode for the brand had deep connection representing the ranch that transcended their daily work. To strengthen our culture, we continue to need employees that are a good example of this type of steadfast loyalty and who support our mission, vision and values. The Star Leader award is a special award given to applaud and promote the work and contributions of our most senior team. These individuals articulate a compelling vision for the institution and to have inspired others to that vision. They actively support all aspects of our Bank’s advancement and show the highest commitment to professional growth. Recipients deserve exceptional notice and praise. This year, we also wanted to recognize a few individuals who have stepped up in their leadership role. On a cattle drive, Trail Boss is the one in charge of the entire operation – keeping track of all the different elements of the drive, selecting routes, and making key decisions. Our Trail Boss awards go to those in who have helped guide our teams, selected routes for new and expanded operations, and supported key initiatives to exceed expectations. We can all agree that this year brought many new challenges, and I appreciate those who helped set the path for success. Loan Officer – Amanda Aaron Operations – Aften Serrano Support Operations – Mariela Tinajero Support Lending – Steffani Scarborough Mortgage Support – Donna Stephenson Star Leader- Bobby Simper Trail Boss Award – Alexis Michael, Billy Fleming, Gary Mobbs, & Trey Bertelson PRESIDENT’S AWARD This prestigious recognition is awarded by the bank president, David Kapavik, to the individual he and the executive team feel has made the strongest contribution to the organization over the past year in each region. They review many aspects including performance, leadership, service, and related organizational benefits. Urban North – Tina Zander Urban South – Ryan Noyce Rural North – Justen Salcido & Justin Kleiber Rural South – Lindsey Morkovsky INVESTAR SUPER STAR New award! This award recognizes one individual who has embraced our partnership Hilltop Securities. We look forward to the continued growth of this relationship and the benefits it provides for our clients. Pam Browning COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SouthStar Bank takes great pride in supporting our communities. The Community Involvement Awards recognize one recipient in each of our four regions for exemplifying the community bank spirit through active involvement in worthy causes and initiatives throughout the area. Urban North – Jesse Miller Urban South – Jeanette Ramirez Rural North – Melissa Greger Rural South – Julie Gamez STAR SERVICE AWARD The Star Service Awards recognize one recipient in each of our four regions for service above and beyond the expected norm. Recipients consistently demonstrate exceptional […]

Employee Spotlight

by SouthStar BankDecember 22, 2020

Employee Spotlight- Melissa Chavez

Melissa Chavez, Retail Quality Control Specialist | SouthStar Bank Loan Administration Building Melissa Chavez is a Retail Quality Control Specialist based in Leander. A Texas State Alumni, she holds over 10 years of experience in the banking industry and is a recent addition to the SouthStar Bank team. Melissa loves to problem solve and find solutions to help both her team members and customers. Mentoring and educating her fellow coworkers is one of Melissa’s favorite things about her job. Melissa cherishes giving back to her community. She participates in many programs including Meals on Wheels, the Salvation Army Angel Tree, and fundraising for Dell Children’s Hospital. Melissa also enjoys spending her time with her family, going to the park, and painting. She hopes to one day travel with her family to Spain. A fun fact about Melissa is that Los Tigres del Norte was the first concert she attended.

Employee News

by SouthStar BankDecember 18, 2020

Welcome Jasmine Reed

Jasmine Reed, Personal Banker | SouthStar Southwest Austin The Southwest Austin team is expanding with the addition of Personal Banker, Jasmine Reed. This is her first time working in the banking industry, but she is excited to bring her outstanding customer service skills to the customers of Southwest Austin. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys painting portraits. Placing in the Colorado Congressional Art Show for one of her paintings was a proud achievement. Welcome Jasmine!

Employee Spotlight

by SouthStar BankDecember 8, 2020

Employee Spotlight- Megan Garcia

Megan Garcia, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Hearne Megan Garcia is a Personal Banker at the SouthStar Bank Hearne location. She has been with the bank for three years and enjoys having daily interactions with the community. One of Megan’s biggest career achievements was being voted Best Teller in Robertson County’s 2020 Best of the Best awards. Outside of work, Megan enjoys volunteering with the local little league. She loves spending time with her family, reading, and binging Netflix. Megan’s favorite place she has traveled to is Disney World. A fun fact about Megan is that an item on her bucket list is to go sky diving.

Important Notice

by SouthStar BankNovember 23, 2020

Updated Branch Hours

New hours effective February 1st. Brazoria Branch LOBBY: F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: F: 8am-5pm Bremond Branch DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm Calvert Branch DRIVE THRU: F: 8am-5pm Franklin Branch DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 7:30am-5pm | F: 7:30am-6pm Hearne Branch DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 7:30am-5pm | F: 7:30am-6pm Moulton Branch LOBBY: F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: F: 8am-5pm Shiner Branch LOBBY: F: 9am-5:30pm DRIVE THRU: F: 7am-5:30pm

Important Notice

by SouthStar BankNovember 23, 2020

Current Branch Hours

Bee Cave Branch LOBBY: M-F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm Brazoria Branch LOBBY: M-Th: 9am-3pm | F: 9am-6pm DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 8am-5pm | F: 8am-6pm Bremond Branch LOBBY: By appointment, please call 254.746.7031 DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 8am-5pm Calvert Branch LOBBY: By Appointment, please call 979.364.2896 DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 8am-3pm | F: 8am-5pm Franklin Branch LOBBY: M-Th: 9am-3pm | F: 9am-3pm, 4pm-6pm DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 7:30am-2:30pm, 3pm-5pm | F: 7:30am-2:30pm, 3pm-6pm Georgetown LOBBY: M-F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm Gonzales Branch LOBBY: M-Th: 9am-3pm | F: 9am-6pm DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 8am-5pm | F: 8am-6pm Harker Heights Branch LOBBY: M-F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm Hearne Branch LOBBY: M-Th: 9am – 3pm | 9am-3pm; 4pm-6pm DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 7:30am- 5pm | F: 7:30am-6pm Leander Branch LOBBY: M-F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm Moulton Branch LOBBY: M-Th: 9am-3pm | F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 8am-4pm | F: 8am-6pm Round Rock Branch LOBBY: M-F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm Shiner Branch LOBBY: M-Th: 9am-3pm | F: 9am-6pm DRIVE THRU: M-Th: 7am-4pm | F: 7am-6pm Southwest Austin Branch LOBBY: M-F:9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm Steiner Ranch Branch LOBBY: M-F: 9am-5pm DRIVE THRU: M-F: 8am-5pm

Bank News, Important Notice

by SouthStar BankNovember 23, 2020

Christmas at SouthStar Bank

Join us in giving back this holiday season. The holidays are upon us! In the spirit of the season, many of our locations are serving as donation drop-offs for local toy drives. New unwrapped donations will be accepted for all ages. We are not accepting stuffed animals at this time. Over the past 100 years SouthStar Bank has built a tradition of community service, supporting past generations and the generations to come. Now, we want to give back to the communities who have supported and driven our success over the years. See below to find the donation spot closest to you: Dec. 11: Georgetown | Toy Drive Dec. 14: Round Rock | Toy Drive Dec. 15: Bee Cave| Toy Drive Dec. 15: Leander | Blanket & Toy Drive

Employee Spotlight

by SouthStar BankNovember 16, 2020

Employee Spotlight – Lori Singleton

Lori Singleton, Senior Executive Vice President/ Chief Loan Administration Officer/ Special Projects Manager| SouthStar Bank Loan Administration Building Lori Singleton has been with the SouthStar Bank team for six years. In banking for 34 years, she enjoys working closely with her loan administration teams who help clients build and purchase their dream home, grow their business, or meets their other financial needs. Lori is most proud of her SouthStar Bank Star Leader award. The award recognizes her overwhelming passion and leadership to help her team meet and exceed their goals. Lori previously served on the Williamson County Seton Women’s Development board. She has a passion for supporting initiatives that provide healthcare for the less fortunate. Lori also supports various initiatives through CRU and the Hill Country Bible Church. During her leisure time, Lori enjoys spending time with her family which now includes her grandson! She also enjoys traveling and hiking. She plans to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc in the next year, which is a 105-mile trail through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Out of all her travels, Lori’s favorite destination is Italy due to its amazing people, food, and culture. She hopes to travel to New Zealand in the future.

Employee Spotlight

by SouthStar BankNovember 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight – Lori Phillips

Lori Phillips, Loan Operations Processor| SouthStar Bank Calvert Lori Phillips is a Loan Operations Processor for SouthStar Bank. She has been a part of the SouthStar Bank family in Calvert for the last three and half years. Prior to joining the lending team, Lori was a Personal Banker at the Franklin branch. Getting to work with such a great team is one of Lori’s favorite parts of the job. She also enjoys getting the chance to help customers understand the inner working of all things escrow. A career highlight for Lori was being nominated for the Ride for the Brand Award in 2019. Lori loves to spend her free time with her family. She especially enjoys watching her daughter perform with her local Drill Team. Lori’s hobbies also include various craft projects. A fun fact about Lori is that she is originally from Buffalo, New York. She moved to Georgia, and eventually Texas, once she completed her time in the United States Navy. A WWII buff, Lori hopes to one day travel to Poland and Amsterdam to tour Auschwitz and Anne Frank’s home.

Bank News, Event

by SouthStar BankNovember 2, 2020

SouthStar Bank Celebrates 100 Years

A recap of the 100th Anniversary Celebration. SouthStar Bank celebrated its 100th Anniversary on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after first opening its doors as The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Moulton in 1920 with the motto Safety, Strength and Service. True to its Texas Style motto, the Bank welcomed the community for complimentary BBQ accompanied by live entertainment. “Starting from humble beginnings as Farmers and Merchants Bank, we have grown not only in numbers, but also in talent, services and community. SouthStar Bank has remained true to its community banking roots, growing to over $1 Billion dollars in assets over the past 100 years. I would like to thank all of our loyal customers who have been with us for so many years. Your trust and support have always been the biggest drivers for our continued growth.” said Kapavik. The bank was honored to have the Schindler family and other shareholders with local ties join the celebration of this historic milestone for SouthStar Bank. The Raymond G. Schindler family of Houston, TX purchased controlling interest in the Bank in 1981 through its holding company, Southern Bancshares, Inc. Operations under the current name, SouthStar Bank, S.S.B., began on January 1, 2015 following the merger of Lone Star, First Star and Texas Star banks with David R. Kapavik being named President and CEO after previously serving as President of Lone Star Bank. The name SouthStar Bank was ultimately selected for its strong reference to the bank’s deep southern heritage, warm hospitality, and recognition as a bright star in the communities it serves. In conjunction with the 100th Anniversary, the SouthStar Bank Moulton Branch was restored to reflect the building’s original beauty and design. The official unveiling of the renovated building was a highlight of the day and included tours throughout the evening. Built in 1906, the historic “Boehm Mercantile Store” was purchased in 1990 for conversion into expanded Bank headquarters. The building was transformed back into an authentic interpretation of turn-of-the-century, Victorian architecture. Many desirable features were preserved within the building, including original longleaf pine floors, pine structural columns, ornate pressed metal ceiling, and the stately, half-moon window overlooking the rolling hills of the Moulton countryside. Like SouthStar Bank, the building shines with new life, ready to serve its community for another century to come.