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Welcome Bill Staley

Bill Staley, Vice President of Lending | SouthStar Bank Round Rock Bill Staley is a Vice President of Lending at the SouthStar Bank Round Rock Branch. With two decades of industry experience, Bill has specialized in commercial and industrial lending. He has financed everything from a single snowmobile in Alaska to the construction of river barge tugboats. In his role at SouthStar Bank, Bill serves our commercial clients through CRE and SBA lending. In his free time, Bill enjoys cooking, working out, time-lapse photography, drumming, and competitive barbecue. Since moving to Central Texas, Bill has become involved with Junior Achievement, which is an organization dedicated to providing a positive learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity and equity for today’s youth. He previously served as Treasurer for the Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska and  volunteered with the Alaska Neighborhood Housing. NMLS# 1188720

Welcome Damien Martinez

Damien Martinez, Senior Vice President of Lending | SouthStar Bank Leander Damien Martinez is a Senior Vice President of Lending at the SouthStar Bank Leander Branch. He has worked in the banking industry for over 20 years, giving him experience in all types of loans including retail, small business, and commercial lending. As a part of the SouthStar Bank team, Damien specializes in commercial real estate. Damien has a passion for helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals. “Whether it is a proprietor who is finally able to own the building where they conduct business or an investor who has built a career in real estate, seeing people reach their long sought after life goals is truly rewarding,” he says. Outside of work Damien enjoys hunting, fishing, listening to live music, and spending time with his wife and three kids. Damien is an active member of Rotary Club and Hands on Housing. NMLS# 1912075

Welcome Steve Huddleston

Steve Huddleston, Vice President of Lending | SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch Steve Huddleston is Vice President of Lending located at our Bee Cave location. An alum of Kansas State University, Steve has spent the last 13 years in the banking industry with seven focused on commercial lending. For Steve, the best part of his job has been building strong relationships with his customers based through trust and respect. “I love the process,” he says. “From finding new clients all the way through helping them achieve their goals. No two deals or clients are the same, so things are always new and interesting.” Outside of work, Huddleston enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, hunting, and working out. He is also currently involved with Texas Young Professionals, CCIM, and Junior Achievement. NMLS# 1325820

Welcome Alysa Bergam

Alysa Bergam, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch Welcome Alysa Bergam! Alysa joins our Steiner Ranch team as a Personal Banker. Currently, she is working to obtain her degree in Accounting from Austin Community College. Alysa is eager to apply her administrative and managerial experience as well as her financial knowledge to her new role. In her free time, Alysa enjoys traveling, gaming, camping, and paddle boarding. She has visited several countries including Iceland, Hungary, and Croatia.

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 […]

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!

Welcome Melissa Chavez

Melissa Chavez, Retail Quality Control Specialist | SouthStar Bank Loan Administration Building Melissa Chavez joins the SouthStar Bank team as a Retail Quality Control Specialist. She offices inside of the loan administration building in Leander. Melissa brings over 10 years of industry experience with her to SouthStar Bank. She is most excited to assist SouthStar Bank in becoming the preferred community bank with her creative ideas and skills. Outside of the office, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and cooking new recipes. Her biggest personal achievement is becoming a mother and a wife. Welcome to the team, Melissa!

Welcome Amber Minnick

Amber Minnick, Commercial Loan Closing Coordinator II | SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch Branch Amber Minnick joins SouthStar Bank as Commercial Loan Closing Coordinator II at the Steiner Ranch Branch. A graduate of Sam Houston State University, Amber has spent the last eight years working in the banking industry. After spending time in financial analysis, loan management, and credit analysis, Amber is excited to specialize in commercial loans. Amber enjoys spending time on the water or outdoors with her dog, Maggie. She is a certified yoga instructor, and her biggest personal achievement is that she finished a half marathon. Welcome Amber!

Welcome Courtney Schweitzer

Courtney Schweitzer, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Georgetown Branch Courtney Schweitzer is joining the SouthStar Bank team as a Personal Banker at our Georgetown location. She has two years of industry experience and is excited to bring her outside perspective and knowledge to the job. A fun fact about Courtney is that her favorite travel destination is Colorado. Welcome Courtney!

Welcome Stephanie Weaver

Stephanie Weaver, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Georgetown Branch Welcome Stephanie Weaver! Stephanie Weaver is joining the SouthStar Bank Georgetown team as a Personal Banker. Stephanie attended Texas Tech University and is excited to bring her love for people and the community to SouthStar Bank. She also hopes to make all of her customers feel truly important with her ability to build a positive atmosphere. In her free time, Stephanie likes to travel, go walking, bowling, and visit the range. One of her favorite travel destinations was New York.

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