“We are proud to have been selected for the coveted TBA Cornerstone Award for our 'Snack Bar of Support' program, which provided physical nourishment and encouragement to the health care workers in our communities,” said Jay Bearden, President/CEO at Legend Bank. “As COVID impacted our health care providers, we saw the need to lift these servants up and take care of them as they have cared for us and our loved ones. The Cornerstone Award is a prestigious recognition for this program but knowing our healthcare workers felt appreciated and loved was the greater reward for us.”

Jay Bearden, Legend Bank President/CEO with Cornerstone Award

“It is our great pleasure to recognize Legend Bank. These awards celebrate the banks and bankers who have made a commitment to positively impact their communities,” said Chris Furlow, president & CEO of the Texas Bankers Association. “We are honored to congratulate them on their efforts.” 

Legend Bank Team: left to right, front: Matt Brown, East Regional President, EVP, Jay Bearden, President/CEO, Jeff Brooks, Chief Lending Officer, back: Bret Meekins, West Regional President, EVP, Reid Winger, Western Center Branch President, SVP, Brennan Williams, Decatur Branch President, SVP, Mike Rigby, West Regional President, EVP

For further information about the Texas Bankers Foundation, visit www.texasbankers.com/Foundation and check out Texas Banking Magazine, the official publication of the Texas Bankers Association, that includes a special feature on the 2022 winners. 

Founded in 1885, the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) is the oldest and largest state banking association in the United States. TBA advocates for its members in Austin and Washington; trains more than 10,000 community bankers annually; provides nationally-recognized banking products and services; and proudly invests in Texas communities through financial literacy, scholarship and charitable activities. 

About Legend Bank 

Legend Bank N.A. has 13 locations throughout North Texas with total assets of over $946 million. Legend Bank serves the people and businesses in and around Decatur, Bowie, Alvord, Henrietta, Wichita Falls, Nocona, Whitesboro, Sherman, Bonham, Cooper, Whitewright, Fort Worth and North Richland Hills and is one of the largest cattle lenders in North Texas. Legend Bank has proudly served its communities for over 130 years and remains focused on the philosophy that banking is, first and foremost, about the people you serve and that serving others is a privilege. If you would like more information about Legend Bank N.A., visit www.legend.bank

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