About Me

John Thannisch joined the Commercial Bank of Texas team in 2017 and has been highly successful in meeting customers’ needs and growing the Wealth Management division. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Accounting and obtained his CPA license shortly thereafter. John is also a graduate of the Management Development Program sponsored by the Texas Bankers Association and the Leadership Lufkin program.

His experience for the past 31 years has been in trust services in the East Texas market working with various types of accounts including retirement plans such as 401(k)s, profit sharing, and IRAs. He also works with investment accounts, custody, agency, and endowment funds.

As with all our banking officers and employees, John continues to showcase the CBTx vision of being a community-focused financial services organization. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Lufkin Fireman's Relief and Retirement Fund, serves as Treasurer for the Lufkin Masonic Lodge, is a member of the Z&OO Railroad Advisory Board, and serves on the Naranjo Museum Board. John also actively participates in the Lufkin Host Lions Club and Harmony Hill Baptist Church.