Hunger is a complex issue. The mission of the North Texas Food Bank is to close the hunger gap by providing access to nutritious food for our neighbors. Hunger is vast in North Texas. The North Texas Food Bank serves thirteen counties through a network of almost 400 agencies to ensure they have nutritious food for their community!

Did you have a mentor early in your career? Have you ever considered being a mentor to a colleague or student? In this episode, LaVonda has a conversation with two Veritex Bankers, CastelHibbert & CharlesFrancis to discuss their roles as mentors at @TSU CommericalBankingProgram. We hear how to overcome the generation gaps between students and teachers, and how important relationship building is to everyone's career. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

On this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda introduces Scott Coy, Veritex Bank’s Chaplain. Did you know we have our very own Chaplain? Scott touches on how he uses his faith when giving employees hope during good and bad times. Available on #Spotify, #Soundcloud, #GooglePodcasts, and #ApplePodcasts.

Fresh from the Veritex Bank Championship, LaVonda shares the behind the scenes stories from the Korn Ferry Tour at the Texas Rangers Golf Course. Join us to hear from Veritex golf ambassadors, volunteers, the production crew who put on the event and community partners.

This week LaVonda catches up with Lisa Armstrong, Managing Director of Commercial Banking at Veritex Community Bank. They discuss how banking can lead to deeper ties with the community and the rewards that come with it. Available on #Spotify, #Soundcloud, #GooglePodcasts, and #ApplePodcasts #TruthInTexasBanking #CommunityLeaders #PeopleWithAPurpose

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Rocky Vest and Ken Ndegwa to discuss Break the Cycle and their fight to stop sex trafficking. These guys remind us that this is happening in our own backyard. Their mission is to spread awareness by cycling 200 miles for victims. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Doreen Griffith and Liz Robinson to discuss the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign. These ladies remind us that heart health is the leading cause of death for women. Their mission is to spread awareness and bridge the gap with women and heart health.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Rachel Powers, former Executive Director of the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition. Rachel reminds us of how long progress takes with environmental issues but ultimately, it’s worth the wait. Hear some great advice on how to make a difference.

Truth in Texas Banking – Veritex Bank Golf Ambassadors by LaVonda Renfro

It's Thanksgiving week and we are excited to share with you a story of gratitude, empathy, and what it truly means to be ingrained in your community. This week LaVonda has a great conversation with Daron Babcock, Executive Director of Bonton Farms. If you have 26 minutes we hope you spend it with us and learn more about this South Dallas organization who is giving resources to members of their community who are looking for a second chance and someone who believes in them.