Texas First Bank

Katie is a native Houstonian and alumna of Kingwood High School and Sam Houston State University, where she earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science degrees in Finance. She has over 25 years of comprehensive banking experience, focusing on commercial real estate and commercial & industrial business lending in and around Houston. She is a member of various organizations including Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce and CREW Houston, and serves as Chairman of the Shelters to Shutters Houston Advisory Board.

Stellar Bank is a financial institution based in Houston, TX, offering a range of banking services to individuals and businesses. With a focus on customer satisfaction and financial security, Stellar Bank provides traditional banking products and personalized financial solutions. Committed to fostering long-term relationships with clients, Stellar Bank strives to meet the diverse needs of its customers through innovative financial services and a dedicated team of professionals. Whether seeking basic checking accounts or complex investment strategies, Stellar Bank aims to provide reliable and efficient banking solutions. Generated from their business information

Mr. Lower has been an Executive Vice President of the Bank since 2010 and currently serves as an advisory member of the Banks board of directors and Directors Loan Committee. He served as a member of the Company board of directors from 2013 through 2015 and a member of the Banks board of directors from 2012 through 2015. He also either chairs or serves as a member on all the key operational committees of the Bank. In his capacity as Executive Vice President of the Bank, Mr. Lower is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Banks twelve locations in Bowie, Cass, Lamar, Hopkins, Franklin, Rockwall and Hunt counties. Mr. Lower joined the Bank in 2009 as a Senior Vice President, having previously served eight years as an officer of a Northeast Texas bank. Mr. Lower has over 28 years experience in the financial services industry. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University, B.B.A. in Accounting, 1987, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.