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Vista Bank Texas: (l-r) Phil Davis, Mike Dinges, Mary McDougal, Paul Peade, Shea Craig, Kyle Atchison, Aurora Pecero and Lindsay Boston.
ike Founders Bank – the bank it acquired to create a presence in Fort Bend County – Vista Bank Texas has small-town roots. In late 2006, a group of investors purchased Community State Bank of Boling, which had been formed in 1971 to serve farmers and oilfield workers in Wharton County. Though they started small, from the beginning the investors’ vision for the newly named Vista Bank Texas went far beyond the tiny town of Boling. And in less than five years, Vista has moved its headquarters to Houston and grown to seven offices throughout the area, including its newest bank in Sugar Land. The July 1 merger with Founders Bank gives Vista Bank Texas a strong presence in Fort Bend County, and Vista intends to build on that foundation. “We’re here because we recognize the tremendous opportunities that Fort Bend presents,” says Vista Bank-Sugar Land Chief Executive Officer Philip Davis. “We believe in Fort Bend and we’ve made a significant, long-term commitment to the community through our merger with Founders Bank. Since July 1, we’ve been out talking to customers and prospects and we’re excited about continuing the bank’s tradition of being involved and active in the Fort Bend business community.” continued on page 34