In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Abraham Ancer. Abraham is a PGA Tour Golfer as well as a part of #TeamVeritex, Veritex Bank Golf Ambassadors. On this episode, Ancer talks about growing up in Reynosa, Mexico where golf was not a very popular sport. Ancer’s mission and purpose in life is to give back to his home country by working with the First Tee Mexico and encouraging kids to get into the golf not only for the game but to learn life lessons.

This week, LaVonda is joined by Career Gear's Executive Director, Jamay Schardien for an amazing conversation about supporting the veterans of our community. The saying "teach a man to fish" is truly their message to the community. Listen to a few life changing stories in this inspirational interview. Member FDIC.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Jamie Miller with Veritex Bank. Jamie is the founder of the Wheels of Hope Car Show in downtown Garland, Texas. He talks about the history of how the car show came about and why he partners with the Hope Clinic.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Willie Rankin and Ashley Mortimer with LVTRise in Fort Worth. The Las Vegas Trail Revitalization Project, known as LVTRise, is a collaboration and partnership of private companies, human service organizations and government agencies dedicated to helping residents of the Las Vegas Trail area improve their neighborhood and day-to-day lives.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda interviews Mark Mullaney and Marissa Castro Mikoy from Jubilee Park and Community Center. Mark is the COO and Marissa is the CEO of Jubilee Park and together they have a wealth of experience in education and nonprofit management.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Cheryl Jackson from Minnie’s Food Pantry. Cheryl started Minnie’s Food Pantry in honor of her mother, the late Dr. Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing. Under Jackson’s leadership, her staff and volunteers have provided over 17 million meals to the hungry.

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda brings back Darlene Ellison, the founder of our Women in Business Program. They will discuss how Women in Business got started and give more details about our upcoming networking events!

Another Texas leader joins us on the podcast this week Jamey Rootes, former president of the Houston Texans stops by to discuss his book #TheWinningGamePlan. He and LaVonda share stories of leading Texas organizations and how to find great talent! Link in bio. Available on Spotify, Google Play, Apple podcast and Soundcloud!

In this episode of Truth in Texas Banking, LaVonda speaks with Will Dowell the CEO of Behind Every Door. They will discuss changing the way people see and feel poverty. Behind Every Door wants to make lives better by building friendships and relationships in these communities!

Our first @VeritexBankChampionship wrapped up a little more than a week ago and WOW what a week. On this podcast LaVonda interviews an array of guests including @VeritexBank CEO @MalcolmHolland, the guys from @TruckKarma (trust us, you want to hear more about them) Veritex Bank Team Members, and players from the @KornFerryTour including special guest @Tony.Romo and fresh off the Masters @WillZalatoris. You’ll also learn about the organization benefiting from the event tickets sales @FoldedFlagFoundation and the amazing things they do for fallen soldiers' families. We hope you like this inside peek of the @VeritexBankChampionship!