First American Bank

Access Community Credit Union, based in Amarillo, Texas, is a not-for-profit financial institution that focuses on serving its members and the local community. With a mission rooted in "people helping people," it offers a variety of services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards, all designed to enhance members' financial wellbeing. Founded in 1953, Access has evolved significantly, now operating four branches in Amarillo and advocating for community support through direct outreach and partnerships with local nonprofits. Unlike traditional banks, the credit union returns profits to its members in the form of lower fees and better rates, emphasizing personalized service and a commitment to community growth. Generated from the website

Take a look at the leadership history of most banks and you’ll find a jumbled mess, as they've been bought, sold, reorganized, and sold again. Then compare it with the leadership history of Amarillo National Bank, where you’ll see an unbroken family tree. They've never sold out and never intend to. It began in 1892, when cattleman and early Amarillo settler B.T. Ware founded the bank that would become Amarillo National. His descendants have kept Amarillo National Bank in the family ever since. Texas Monthly named the Ware family “Bankers of the Century” in 1999. American Banker named our chairman, Richard Ware, its “Banker of the Year” in 2017. Today, we are managed by the 5th generation of Wares, with Richard’s sons at the helm.