Texas Capital Bank Announces New Energy Leader
April 18 2016 - 03:00PM
Texas Capital Bank announced today that veteran energy leader
Lester Keliher has joined the bank and will be responsible for its
energy, syndicated finance and financial institutions businesses.
Mr. Keliher succeeds Chris Cowan who will be transitioning into
private equity after 16 years of successfully leading and growing
these businesses.
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“Lester was our top candidate based on the respect Chris and the
industry have for him, and we were exceptionally fortunate that he
wanted to join our team,” said President and CEO Keith Cargill.
Mr. Keliher brings almost thirty years of experience to the
position, having spent the majority of his career helping to build
the Wells Fargo Energy Group. He was a founding member of the
company’s energy practice and the original manager of their Dallas
energy office. In his last role as Deputy Division Manager of
the Oil and Gas Division, his team was responsible for marketing
the bank’s wholesale and investment banking products to middle
market exploration and production, as well as midstream companies
throughout North America. Mr. Keliher graduated summa cum laude
from The University of North Texas and received his MBA from
Southern Methodist University.
“I am delighted to have the opportunity to join an institution
with such a great reputation and to continue the expansion of three
important businesses within Texas Capital Bank,” said Mr.
Keliher. “We have the advantage of a deep and experienced
team in all areas and a great platform from which to continue to
grow. I am looking forward to being a part of the continued
success of the bank.”
ABOUT TEXAS CAPITAL BANKTexas Capital Bank is a
commercial bank that delivers highly personalized financial
services to businesses and entrepreneurs. We are
headquartered in Texas working with clients throughout the state
and across the country. Texas Capital Bank is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:TCBI) and is
recognized as a Forbes Best Banks in America and the Dallas Morning
News’ Top 100 Places To Work company. To find out why we’re the
Best Business Bank in Texas®, please
visit www.texascapitalbank.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Tricia Linderman, 214.932.6798
tricia.linderman@texascapitalbank.com
INVESTOR CONTACT
Heather Worley, 214.932.6646
heather.worley@texascapitalbank.com
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