Employee News

Martha Molina Rodriguez, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Georgetown Martha Molina Rodriguez joins the SouthStar Bank Georgetown team as a Personal Banker. Martha brings two years of banking experience along with her strong communication skills and passion for helping others to the team. She is excited to contribute her goal-oriented mindset and bubbly personality to her position to help create a welcoming environment for clients. Outside of work, Martha can be found staying active and working on her personal growth. She enjoys going to the gym to maintain her physical and mental health. She is also an avid traveler who loves to experience new cultures and environments to broaden her perspective and aid in her personal growth. Hawaii is among her favorite destinations. Martha takes great pride in balancing her studies, raising her daughter, and staying dedicated to her personal goals. Welcome to the team, Martha!

Jean Ann McCarthy, Personal Banker & Proof Operator | SouthStar Bank Moulton Jean Ann McCarthy joins SouthStar Bank Moulton as a Personal Banker and Proof Operator. Recently retired from education, Jean Ann holds an Accounting degree from Texas State University and has more than two decades of experience in finance. She is looking forward to bringing her financial background to the banking industry, making a difference in her coworkers’ and customers lives, and joining the supportive team environment at SouthStar Bank. In her free time, Jean Ann enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and baking. She also enjoys traveling with her two favorite places being, La Jolla, California, and the Disney Parks, where she has made countless memories with friends and family. However, she enjoys visiting any location as long as she has a good book, a fruity beverage, and her family in tow. Welcome to the SouthStar Bank team, Jean Ann!

Bianca Howle, Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager | SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch Bianca Howle joins SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch as an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. Bianca is an alumna of Louisiana State University and brings more than two decades of banking experience. As Branch Manager, she is excited to bring her passion for community outreach and her ability to help cultivate her staff into strong leaders. One of her most significant professional achievements was creating and leading a leadership class for entry-level supervisors to teach them how to lead effectively. Outside of work, Bianca can be found golfing with her husband or curled up with a good book. She also loves to travel, and her favorite destination thus far is Africa. One interesting fact about Bianca is that she majored in Opera while at college.

Maggie Womack, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Southwest Austin Maggie Womack joins the SouthStar Bank Southwest Austin team as a Personal Banker. Maggie recently graduated from Texas State University in May of 2024 with a major in Advertising and a minor in Business Administration. She is excited to bring her welcoming personality to her new position and hopes to create meaningful connections with her customers. One of Maggie’s most significant personal achievements was winning the Silver Addy Award in the San Antonio Advertising Competition. Her winning campaign was the first she had ever created by herself, and she was delighted to see her hard work pay off. Maggie enjoys spending her free time with her dog, whether it’s going on walks, learning new tricks, or just cuddling on the couch. Her favorite place to travel is her grandfather’s ranch, where she gets to see chickens, horses, and longhorns roam the property. Welcome to the team, Maggie!

Scott Mainard, Vice President of Lending | SouthStar Bank Scott Mainard joins SouthStar Bank Franklin as a Vice President of Lending. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, holding three decades of experience in the industry, an economics degree from the University of Houston, and additional schooling from the American Institute of Banking and Wisconsin Bankers Association. Scott’s background has allowed him to develop specialized knowledge across a variety of areas of lending, including consumer, residential, securities-based, and business lending. He enjoys leveraging his experience to create loan packages that work for his customers. Along with his lending career, Scott has also built three different private banking start-up platforms. By joining the SouthStar Bank team, he is most looking forward to working for a community bank with a lengthy, outstanding history of Texas roots. A Cypress, Texas native, Scott recently moved back to Texas after a 25-year stay in Wisconsin. Outside work, Scott enjoys playing golf, fishing, cooking, and watching sports, no matter what teams are playing. He has been with his wife for over 30 years, and their daughter is set to graduate from Texas A&M in December. NMLS# 652653

Carlton Payne, Senior Loan Officer & Mortgage Production Manager | SouthStar Bank Carlton Payne joins SouthStar Bank as a Senior Loan Officer and Mortgage Production Manager. Carlton brings with him more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry with his focuses primarily residing in Portfolio and Secondary Financing. Leveraging his specialized knowledge of Secondary and Jumbo Mortgages, Carlton has become a go-to resource for clients seeking to get their mortgage approved. His efforts have been recognized at previous institutions with multiple top performer trips awarded based around production. Carlton appreciates that mortgages are often associated with major life milestones and finds it incredibly fulfilling to be able to help individuals and families navigate the complex process of securing a mortgage to purchase their dream home. He looks forward to building new relationships within the community and cultivating these relationships to develop a strong network. When Carlton finds time away from the office, he can be found spending time with his wife and two children or enjoying a nice day on the golf course. NMLS#858608