2019 Officer Promotions
January 17, 2019
Rusty Hitt, CEO of Community National Bank & Trust of Texas, has announced the promotion of eight bank officers.
Greg Olsen was promoted to Chief Lending Officer. Mr. Olsen has been with the bank for sixteen years. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and holds a Master of Science in Management from Texas A&M University. Mr. Olsen also graduated from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. He is currently a Civil Service Commissioner in Corsicana and a member of the Navarro County Rotary Club.
Alfred Vega was promoted to Chief Credit Officer. He has been with the bank for two years. Mr. Vega graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business. He is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Board of the United Way of West Ellis County and a member of the Waxahachie Lions Club.
Ashley Hanna was promoted to Chief Operations Officer. She has been with the bank for over fifteen years. Ms. Hanna graduated Summa Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Minor in Banking. She also earned her Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification. She is the current class president of IBAT Bank Operations Institute at Southern Methodist University, Chairman of Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Heart of Texas East Board, Corsicana Area Chamber Foundation Board Member and newly elected to the Mildred Education Foundation Board.
Jarod Gordon was promoted to Senior Vice President. Mr. Gordon has been with the bank for ten years, working with trust and investment clients for the past nine years. Mr. Gordon graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. In addition, he graduated from the Texas Bankers Association Trust & Graduate Trust Schools along with graduating from the American Bankers Association Trust School. He has attained the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) certification. Mr. Gordon serves on the board for the Salvation Army of Corsicana, Corsicana Education Foundation, YMCA of Corsicana and Corsicana Visitors Bureau.
Justin Hitchcock was promoted to Senior Vice President. He has been with the bank for fifteen years and is the Branch Manager and Loan Officer in Burleson. Mr. Hitchcock graduated from Howard Payne University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He also graduated in the top 10% of the class at the Graduate School of Banking in Boulder, CO.
Kasey McGraw was promoted to Senior Vice President/Regional Manager. He has been with the bank for two years, and in the banking industry for eighteen years. Mr. McGraw graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. He also received a Master of Agribusiness from Texas A&M University. Mr. McGraw is a member of the Southwest Texas Cattle Raisers Association and Texas Farm Bureau.
Jake Adair was promoted to Senior Credit Analyst. He has been with the bank for five years and is an Assistant Vice President. Mr. Adair graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Tarleton State University with a Master of Science in AgriBusiness. He is a Certified Community Bank Credit Analyst. Mr. Adair is the committee chairperson for the judging contests at the Navarro County Youth Expo.
Elena Sims was promoted to Assistant Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer. She has been with the bank for a year. Ms. Sims graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Communication/ Public Relations from Tarleton State University and she is currently working on her Master of Science in Business Administration. She volunteers her time at Briaroaks Volunteer Fire Department.
“We are grateful to have dedicated officers who serve both our customers and the community. They play a vital role in the success of the bank,” said Rusty Hitt, CEO of CNB&T.