PlainsCapital Bank is a leading Texas-based bank and the financial cornerstone of Hilltop Holdings.
PlainsCapital Bank pursues a community banking strategy in Lubbock where it was established, and in its newly acquired markets in the Rio Grande Valley. In the Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Coastal Bend, and San Antonio markets, PlainsCapital focuses on commercial and private banking. With $7.6 billion in deposits as of December 31, 2017 and 63 branches, PlainsCapital ranks 6th for banks based in Texas.
PlainsCapital’s bankers are focused on building long-term relationships with their clients. They are recognized for their expertise, their responsiveness, their straightforward way of doing business and their involvement in the community. PlainsCapital Bank is led by Jerry L. Schaffner, president and chief executive officer. He has been with the Bank since its first year of operations in 1988, and has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry.
PlainsCapital Bank's leadership team, under the guidance of Chairman Alan B. White, is the driving force behind the Company’s strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit. The team’s common vision for the future and focus on core competencies has facilitated PlainsCapital’s growth for more than a quarter of a century. Each PlainsCapital leader brings decades of financial services experience to the table and their long tenures with the company is clear evidence of PlainsCapital’s relationship-based culture.
Mr. Schaffner leads the strategic direction of PlainsCapital Bank and oversees all core banking, lending and funding activities. He received a B.B.A. in finance from Texas Tech University. Mr. Schaffner has more than 30 years of experience in banking with specialized expertise in lending.