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IBC promotes McKenzie, Rodriguez, Romero, Samaniego, and Torres I
nternational Bank of Commerce (IBC Bank) - Laredo has announced that Jorge McKenzie, Cynthia Rodriguez, Norberto Romero, Arnoldo Samaniego, and Hilda Torres have all been promoted to positions of advanced leadership. u
Jorge McKenzie, sales facilitator for the bank and part of the bank’s Strategic Growth Committee, has been promoted to assistant vice president. In his new role, McKenzie also serves as an employee trainer and assessor for the retail division, managing the development of sales associates and tellers. He manages all H-E-B in-store locations in Laredo, working handin-hand with H-E-B to drive traffic to branches while also offering customers increased convenience and quality customer service. McKenzie has been part of the IBC team for the past five years, and throughout his tenure has dedicated time to giving back to the Laredo community. He is actively involved with the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), helping to plan and coordinate elements of the IBC Youth Parade and other events. Additionally, McKenzie has worked with Ducks Unlimited and assisted with the organization’s yearly fundraisers. He is a graduate of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) where he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
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Cynthia Rodriguez has been promoted to assistant vice president serving three IBC branches including Banquito South, the Wal-Mart in-store on Loop 20, and the Wal-Mart in-store on Hwy 83. Rodriguez has been with IBC for more than eight years and previously served as a bank officer. As assistant vice president, Rodriguez oversees and manages daily operations at each of the branches while working to create and increase new business opportunities that will contribute to the growth of
IBC Laredo’s market. She works as a market trainer, serves as an active member of the IBC hiring committee, and is involved in the planning and implementation of corporate initiatives like the market’s employee “SELLebration.” Her commitment to the community includes involvement with the March of Dimes, the WBCA, and the American Diabetes Association. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from TAMIU and serves IBC as a Licensed Bank Employee (LBE).
Arnoldo Samaniego has been promoted to the rank of bank officer, a role that will have him assist with the management of a more than $60 million retail banking portfolio with an emphasis on international clientele at IBC’s Downtown, Plantation, and Jacaman branches. He works with other IBC managers to conduct employee training and sales certification. Samaniego has spent the past eight years working in the financial industry, while also serving the city as a member of Leadership Laredo, a program implemented by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to train and identify future leaders in the Laredo community. He has worked closely with IBC’s Human Resources Committee and serves IBC as an LBE. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international trade.
Norberto Romero has been promoted to assistant vice president. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing daily sales and operations at three IBC branches including Mines Road, Banquito Del Mar, and the Wal-Mart in-store on San Bernardo Avenue. Additionally, he works hand-in-hand with IBC management on staff development and market training for both FDIC and IRA courses.
Hilda Torres has also been promoted to bank officer. In addition to the responsibilities she carries as executive assistant to Chairman and CEO Dennis E. Nixon, she serves as a trainer during IBC’s New Hire Orientation for new employees and works with the Human Resources Committee. Torres supervises the sales associates in the commercial and international loan departments at IBC’s main bank. To continue her education of the financial industry, Torres works with the commercial credit department to learn more about the bank’s lending practices. Torres has been part of the IBC team for the past 10 years, serving in various capacities that earned her employee recognitions in 2007 and 2008. She is a dedicated volunteer with the March of Dimes and is currently attending TAMIU pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management.
Romero serves on the Strategic Plan Committee and acts as co-chair for the bank’s referral programs. He has been a member of the IBC family for nine years and has served as an IBC Employee Recognition Committee Member and is instrumental in the planning and execution of IBC Boot Camp. Romero is actively involved with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce Bienvenidos Committee. WWW.LAREDOSNEWS.COM