John Thannisch graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Accounting and obtained his CPA license shortly thereafter. Thannisch 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 26 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.

John looks forward to using his experience to continue serving customers in this capacity and remaining in a community banking environment. As with all of our banking officers and employees, he 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, Lion's club, Z&OO Railroad Advisory, and the Naranjo Museum Board. John actively participates with his church at Harmony Hill Baptist.

Laura Hayward serves as the Assistant Vice President of Wealth Management and Trust Operations. She has been helping service clients to meet their administrative needs for over 4 years with Commercial Bank of Texas. Prior to her career in Wealth Management and Trust Operations, she worked as a legal assistant in lawfirms specializing in Estates and Probates. 

Brittany Oliver is the Wealth Management and Trust Operations Specialist. She has worked in the Wealth Management and Trust area for over 6 years and has been able to continuously serve the Angelina market and now serves all our markets with her extensive knowledge.