Sachse, Texas – June 25, 2012 – American National Bank of Texas, one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in Texas, announced the addition of Vice President John Cooper to the Sachse banking location.
 
Cooper brings almost 20 years of banking experience to his position at American National Bank of Texas. With past positions including president of Cooper Business Information Services, Inc. an independent bank consultant, Cooper has been successful using his expertise to serve professional trade associations and community banks.
 
“I was a commercial and personal banking customer first, so I know that American National Bank of Texas always approaches the business of banking on a personal level,” said Cooper. “Joining such a great team allows me to develop new relationships and further existing relationships with our customers.”
 
Cooper has a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics and a Master of Agriculture from Texas A&M University, and he is a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking. In addition, Cooper is a past director and officer of the Sachse and Wylie chambers of commerce as well as a past assistant scoutmaster and troop committee member for Boy Scouts Troop 57 in Garland.
 
“We know that John’s experience will have a beneficial effect on what he brings to the team,” said Sachse and Wylie Market President Anita Collins. “His recognition of the importance of personal service, both as a financial industry member and as a customer, means that he will be able to provide American National Bank of Texas customers exactly what they want and need.”
 
About American National Bank of Texas
American National Bank of Texas, founded in 1875 in Terrell, is one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state. With assets exceeding $2 billion, the bank has 30 locations throughout North Texas serving Collin, Dallas, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant and Van Zandt counties. American National Bank of Texas provides individual and corporate trust, investment and estate planning services through its Wealth Management Group as well as personal and commercial insurance and risk management services through Sleeper Sewell Insurance Services, Inc. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, American National Bank of Texas was ranked one of the Top 100 Places to Work by the Dallas Morning News and was the highest ranking financial institution on the list. Visit American National Bank of Texas online at www.ANBTX.com. Member FDIC.