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At First State Bank, we like to educate our customers and keep them up to date in the world of banking and finance. Here you will find savings tips, lending information, banking facts and everything in between.

 

 

Employee Spotlight - Alex Eysermans & Austin Petersen
Published: August 25, 2023

Two Senior Vice Presidents of Lending and Branch Presidents, two collectors and builders of LEGO, two similar stories on how they were introduced to this hobby, and two passionate individuals who are not only bank leaders in their communities, but also within their households leading their children to discover the enjoyment and creativity around LEGO. Learn more about Alex Eyserman?s and Austin Petersen?s hobby and how they each became interested in this common passion.

 

Sweet Success with First State Bank
Published: June 30, 2023

How our business services supported the opening of Celina's newest bakery

 

Meet Cindy McCullough
Published: January 24, 2022

First State Bank Sherman Business Development Board - Meet Cindy McCullough

 

Treating Your Business Like Family Since 1905
Published: January 26, 2022

First State Bank, we want your business to flourish from the start, because your work is valuable to our community.

 

#1 Community Bank Employer in the Nation
Published: January 7, 2022

First State Bank is excited to be recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America as the best large community bank employer in the nation.

 

First State Bank Sherman Business Development Board
Published: December 15, 2021

Meet: Lawrence Davis

 

First State Bank Sherman Business Development Board
Published: December 3, 2021

Meet: Drue Bynum

 

First State Bank Sherman Business Development Board
Published: October 28, 2021

Meet: Joe Brown

 

First State Bank Sherman Business Development Board
Published: September 17, 2021

Meet: Robin Phillips

 

At First State Bank, We Support You Like Family
Published: July 27, 2021

Wherever you go in Whitesboro, there's a strong sense of community. From the small businesses to the local eateries, you're welcomed with open arms and made to feel right at home. At First State Bank, we want you and your business to feel the same way the moment you walk through our doors. We make it our mission to treat each of you like family.

 

Meet our Sherman Business Development Board
Published: July 1, 2021

Here at First State Bank, our customers are our priority - and that starts from within. Since 1905, we have been supporting your financial needs ranging from day-to-day deposits to loans for your business. Our Business Development Board further supports our devotion to building strong financial foundations for our customers. With the board, we are able to gain a deeper understanding of our community, so we can make decisions with our neighbors' needs in mind.

 

Increasing Efficiency with Automation
Published: June 28, 2021

How many pages do you print in a day? 20? 50? 250? Now, multiply that by almost 300 employees, and you can see how quickly a small expense, such as a sheet of paper, can add up to a major annual cost. This is just one example of a wasteful action that can accumulate when scaled across an organization.

 

Meet our Whitesboro Team | Supporting you and your local business.
Published: May 19, 2021

A friendly face, continuous support and genuine care. These are just a few of the words that sum up our team here at First State Bank. What sets us apart from big corporate banks is that our team wants to get to know you and your goals. Our customers and their businesses are valuable to the community, so we strive to provide great services and customer support to help in any way we can.

 

First State Bank Announces Sherman Location Is Now a Full-Service Branch, Serving More Families in North Texas
Published: March 19, 2021

First State Bank recently announced its transition to a full-service branch in Sherman, Texas.

 

COVID-19 and the Future of Banking
Published: March 11, 2021

There is no doubt that COVID-19 will have an enduring impact on the future of banking. When the pandemic hit, banks had to rapidly adapt to a change in consumer needs.

 

Ryan Morris Elected to The TBA Board of Directors
Published: December 10, 2020

Congratulations to our CEO, Ryan Morris, for being elected to the Board of Directors for the Texas Bankers Association!