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Emily Lee, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Georgetown Emily Lee joins the SouthStar Bank Georgetown branch as a Personal Banker. New to the banking industry, Emily is excited to work hard, learn and provide the best customer service to the people of Georgetown. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and being active in the outdoors. Welcome Emily!
Congratulations to Kimberly Watson on her promotion to Branch Executive! Kimberly Watson was promoted to Branch Executive at our Southwest Austin Branch. She joined SouthStar Bank in 2013 with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Throughout her time with SouthStar Bank, Kimberly has played an instrumental role in expanding SouthStar Bank’s mortgage department. Kimberly specializes in portfolio loans, real estate, and construction financing. She also handles refinance and traditional mortgage lending. Kimberly prides herself on her ability to build long-term relationships with her customers. “I love helping borrowers buy their 1st home and then later helping them build their dream home,” she says. She is able to provide comfort with her expertise and personable skills ,which allows her to guide customers through every step of the loan process. Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys spending time with her husband, Van, and their daughter Raece. NMLS # 794827
Sonia Keller, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Shiner The SouthStar Bank team is growing with the addition of Sonia Keller at our Shiner branch. Sonia joins the team as a Personal Banker and is excited to bring her knowledge of banking and excellent customer service to her new customers. Outside of work, Sonia loves to spend quality time with her family and their dog, Avalanche. When she does get to travel, Sonia enjoys going to Harlingen, where all of her family resides. A unique fact about Sonia is that she is a great singer. She has even performed the National Anthem for many different events. Welcome Sonia!
Lauren Oglesby, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Franklin Lauren Oglesby joins SouthStar Bank as a Personal Banker at our Franklin location. She is eager to bring her positive outlook and superb customer service skills to her customers. Outside of the bank, Lauren enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and trying new restaurants. Her favorite place that she has traveled to is the Cayman Islands due to the fun environment and the clear blue water. Welcome Lauren!
Deanna Ellison, Loan Operations Processor | SouthStar Bank Calvert Deanna Ellison joins SouthStar Bank as a Loan Operations Processor at the Calvert branch. A Sam Houston State Alum, Deanna is excited to bring her positive attitude and dedication to the lending team. Outside of work, Deanna enjoys spending time with her family and gardening. A skill of Deanna’s that most people don’t know about is that she can play the guitar. Welcome Deanna!
Christina Fouts, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Bee Cave After working for over a year in the banking industry, Christina Fouts is joining the SouthStar Bank team as a Personal Banker. She is located at the Bee Cave Branch and is looking forward to bringing her experience in community banking to her new role. Christina likes to split her free time between the indoors & outdoors. She enjoys hiking and participating in her book club. A travel enthusiast one of her favorite places to travel to is China. Welcome Christina!
Dylan Wald, Vice President of Lending | SouthStar Bank Southwest Austin Dylan Wald is located at the SouthStar Bank Southwest Austin Branch as a Vice President of Lending. Working in the industry for the last six years, Dylan started his career in a teller position and was quickly promoted up the ranks to customer service, Business Development, Lending Assistant, Underwriter, and now VP of Lending. In his past role, he assisted with the opening of a Loan Processing Office in Austin. During this time, Dylan played an essential role growing the branches assets from $0 to $100 million. Dylan currently specializes in Commercial Real Estate and Investment properties. The ability to “build long lasting relationships with his clients and watching them grow and succeed,” is what Dylan considers to be the best part of his job. In his community, Dylan is a member of the Austin Young Chamber and the Westlake Chamber of Commerce. Dylan likes to spend his time outside of the office with his wife Julie and daughter Emilia. He also enjoys the great outdoors and will participate in any activity including golfing, hiking, and fishing. NMLS# 2006717
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
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
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
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