Author: SouthStar Bank

Jessie Burkholder, Credit Analyst| SouthStar Bank Leander LAB Jessie Burkholder works in the Leander LAB as a Credit Analyst. She joined the SouthStar Bank team two years ago after her graduation from Texas State University as a Junior Credit Analyst. One of the things she is most proud of is earning her promotion to Credit Analyst. One of Jessie’s favorite things about working in the banking industry is the opportunity to analyze and problem-solve. She loves to analyze the creative ways money can be used, its great impact on everything around it, and how it moves. Jessie enjoys supporting her community by volunteering with Mobile Loaves and Fishes. Through this group she brings food and supplies to people within the homeless community in Austin. Each run is special for Jessie because she is able to meet and make special connections with fascinating people. Jessie also volunteers with Miracle League, a baseball league for special needs children, as a volunteer coach. In her free time, Jessie loves to hike, crochet, cook, make scratch pasta, and bake. Another one of her many hobbies is archery which she discovered she had a natural talent for as a child. She enjoys getting to go to the range whenever she can. Jessie’s idea of a dream vacation is anywhere with beautiful views, a mountain to hike, and food she can’t get at home.

Jesse Miller, Information Technology Specialist I| SouthStar Bank Harker Heights Annex Jesse Miller is an Information Technology Specialist at the SouthStar Bank Harker Heights Annex. Jesse graduated from Texas A&M-Central Texas and holds his CEH and CCNA certifications. He has been with SouthStar Bank for the last five years and assisted with the merger of the three banks that formed SouthStar Bank. Jesse enjoys getting to teach people how to use technology to do great things. Jesse has always found pride in serving his community. All of the men in Jesse’s family have served in the military, including Jesse. He also volunteers with the city of Harker Heights through their Adopt-a-Spot, trash pickup program. Other organizations Jesse is involved with include: the Tri-County Soccer Club, Westside Church of Christ, and Harker Heights Parks & Recreation. Outside of work, Jesse and his family are avid soccer fans. Jesse plays on a soccer team and coaches his kids’ teams. The family also enjoys watching all levels of soccer, especially professional. Jesse hopes to one day travel to Spain, so that he can tour the famous sites and see an FC Barcelona game.

JW Smith, Senior Vice President & Branch Executive| SouthStar Bank Round Rock Branch JW Smith is Senior Vice President of Lending and Branch Executive for the Round Rock Branch. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, JW has been with SouthStar Bank for the last five and a half years. Over his 17-year career in community banking, JW has learned many tips and tricks for balancing the customer’s needs while protecting the bank’s investment. He prides himself on his customer service, and the ability to approach each loan in a unique way. Outside of work, JW is a member of the Hill Country Bible Church where he teaches Sunday School, which is the highlight of his week. He is also the past President of the Cedar Park Public Library Foundation and a board member of Workers 2 Work. JW enjoys spending time with his two daughters. He also likes to play golf and paint landscapes. JW hopes to one day attend The Masters golf tournament and would love to visit Japan, so that he can eat sushi in old fish markets and visit the high-tech cities. NMLS# 1022470

Greg Vesely, Senior Vice President & Branch Executive| SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch Branch Greg Vesely is Senior Vice President and Branch Executive at the Steiner Ranch Branch. A Southwest Texas Alumni, he holds over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and has been with SouthStar Bank for the last four years. Greg also holds multiple licenses including the Series 6, 63, and Group 1. Greg enjoys being his clients’ trusted advisor. By understanding their needs, he is able help them achieve growth and success. One of Greg’s career highlights was being named a Top Mortgage Producer in the Austin Metro Area by Austin Business Journal.  Greg is proud to have called Steiner Ranch home for the last 19 years. A former Marine, he enjoys contributing his time to his community whenever he can. Some of the organizations he is passionate about include March of Dimes, Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots, and United Way. Greg enjoys spending his time traveling across the U.S. with his wife and daughter, who plays competitive golf. Two places he hopes to go one day with his family are Fiji and Africa. NMLS# 621784

Gary Mobbs, Senior Vice President & Area Manager| SouthStar Bank Gonzales Branch Gary Mobbs has been an employee of SouthStar Bank for 15 years and has an additional seven years’ experience in the banking industry. Gary is a graduate of Texas A&M University and the Southwest Graduate School of Banking. One of his favorite things about his job is helping people with his problem-solving skills. He also enjoys educating people on finance and credit. One of Gary’s biggest career achievements was starting the SouthStar Bank Loan Production Office in Gonzales and helping expand it to a full-service branch. Gary enjoys being an active member of the Gonzales community and supporting the local youth. He currently serves as a board member for the Gonzales Area Development Corporation and the Gonzales Youth Center. He also serves as Region Director for the Texas High School Rodeo Association. When he is not working, Gary loves to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing, working cattle and horses, and teaching his kids about  animal husbandry. He one day hopes to visit Australia to see the countryside and a large ranching operation. Gary prides himself as being good with his hands and able to do multiple tasks around the farm and ranch. NMLS# 586586

Erica Boller, Loan Operations Processor| SouthStar Bank Calvert Branch Erica Boller has been with SouthStar Bank for the last nine months. She serves as a Loan Operations Processor in the Calvert Branch. Erica enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter and is excited to be welcoming another little one into her family soon. In her free time, she enjoys running 5Ks, fishing, and hunting. Erica and her husband have a goal to stay in all of the U.S. states. Currently they only have Alaska, Hawaii, and the Dakotas left. Erica also has many dream travel destinations outside of the U.S. such as Africa, Germany, Italy, and France.