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Our History
A New Era
In July 2007, First State Bank of Uvalde observed its 100th Anniversary. In their joint letter to the public Bank Chairman former Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe and Bank President Lewis Bracy noted the humble beginnings of the Bank, which started with total assets of less than $60,000. In the intervening years, the small community bank slowly grew despite the events of the times, including two world wars, and three major economic disasters including “The Great Depression.” In its first 100 years the Bank’s assets grew to $400 million, prompting Governor Briscoe to declare“The best is yet to come.”, which by the way has become our corporate motto.
On June 27, 2010 Bank Senior Chairman and majority stockholder Dolph Briscoe passed away, following a 51-year association with First State Bank. Then Chairman Dickie G. Geries stated in a letter to the Bank’s Stockholders “Any attempt to measure the impact Governor Briscoe had upon the success of First State Bank and its continued growth over the past fifty years would fall short. Suffice it to say, the governor’s leadership built the Bank and we today are all beneficiaries of his efforts.” Ironically, in the prior year, Lewis E. Bracy, the Governor’s friend and the Bank’s Chairman and CEO passed suddenly while still serving in his capacity at the Bank.
In 2012 following the passing of Governor Briscoe and after 105 years of steady increases, the total assets of the Bank reached the $1 Billion dollar mark.
In 2014, the East Main Street Branch in Uvalde underwent major renovations to its roof system, façade and ATM. When completed it could no longer be recognized as the former Central Power and Light office building but as a full-service bank Branch.
In late 2017 Bank Chairman and CEO Dickie G. Geries announced his retirement. In his letter to the Bank’s stockholders, Chairman Geries said “…I can’t emphasize enough how honored I have been to work at First State Bank of Uvalde for almost 36 years.”
In November 2017 the board nominated and appointed Mr. Chip Briscoe as Chairman of the Board. The board also hired and named Chad D. Stary President and CEO of the Bank. In his first comments at the annual stockholders meeting, he said “I am forever grateful to have this opportunity and hope each of you will know what an amazing financial institution First State Bank of Uvalde is.”
Since 2018 the Bank has ushered in a whole slate of new banking products and services, including major advancements in electronic banking and new products. Efforts were made in overall Bank branding as well as adding new departments and streamlining operations. Additional loan offerings were made with a Small Dollar Loan Program to meet the borrowing needs of consumers, formalizing a mortgage department with secondary market home mortgages, and offering SBA loan programs.
In 2019, First State Bank observed the 50th Anniversary of operations in our iconic headquarters building. During the celebration, President Chad D. Stary noted our exceptional bank building, which has become a Uvalde landmark, recognized statewide. He gave credit to Governor and Mrs. Briscoe for their vision and generosity in creating this amazing facility. Also, during the event, President Stary was presented with a commemorative proclamation by Chris Furlow, executive director of the Texas Bankers Association.
In 2020 the bank adopted a Mission, Vision and Core Values which are posted on our website. Today the Bank is now over $1.6 billion in assets and is preparing for the next 100 years.
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