SWGSB Alumni Association  

 

 

Alumni Association Board

 

Bonnie Nichols, President

Class 44

Gateway National Bank

Dallas, TX

 

Christi Thompson, Secretary

Class 30

Town North Bank

Dallas, TX

 

Richard Dopson, Recent Class Rep

Class 46

Sovereign Bank

Dallas, TX

 

Trey Miller, Recent Class Rep

Class 46

TransPecos Banks

Pecos, TX

 

Matt Camp, Recent Class Rep

Class 47

Gilmer National Bank

Gilmer, TX

 

Chris Henkel, Member at Large

Class 47

Guaranty Bank

Dallas, TX

 

Dwight Garey, Member at Large

Class 16

Amegy Bank of Texas

Houston, TX

 

Karlon Cox, Class Chairperson

Class 36

Alamo National Bank

Alamogordo, NM

 

Paula Tosh, Class Chairperson

Class 43

Regions Bank

Rockwall, TX

 

Richard "Ro" O'Connor, Past President

Class 29

Collin Bank

Frisco, TX

 

 

SWGSB Offers MBA Credit Options

 

Only at SWGSB will you find an endorsement from the graduate school of banking's host university, Southern Methodist University.  SWGSB offers the highest quality MBA options, including the SMU COX School of Business full- or part-time MBA at SMU's prestigious Dallas campus and an online option at the Indiana-Kelly School of Business.  Both are unique to the SWGSB educational experience.

 

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The SWGSB Alumni Association was formed by graduates and staff of the SW Graduate School of Banking in June 1995. The Association's purpose is to promote and maintain the integrity of SWGSB and to perpetuate its peer network. Membership is open to any SWGSB Graduate.  Dues are currently $100.00 for a lifetime membership.

 

Officers are elected or appointed at the annual meeting of the Alumni Council, held during the Alumni Update Program.  Each officer serves a two-year term.  Member benefits include alumni program  discounts and an annual newsletter.  Lifetime members also receive a handsome ID card.

 

 

Alumni Top Honor

 

2006 Distinguished Alumni Award

 

Gayle M. Earls - The SW Graduate School of Banking Alumni Association presented its 2006 Distinguished Alumni Award to Gayle M. Earls, Chairman Emeritus of The Independent BankersBank.  Only two other graduates in the School's 49-year-old history have received this prestigious honor.  In making the announcement, President and CEO of the SWGSB Foundation Dr. S. Scott MacDonald said:

 

“In making its 2006 selection, the SWGSB Alumni Association Board considered many leadership attributes.  One man possessed all of those attributes in abundance:  Gayle Earls.  What's more, Gayle's career has been a model for the industry's top performers.  Through his outstanding leadership, TIB has become a financial powerhouse and its management team, the envy of the industry.  The School's students, faculty, staff, and board of trustees proudly salute him on this very special occasion.”  Return to the top

 

2005 Distinguished Alumni Award

 

Randall James - The SW Graduate School of Banking Alumni Association presented its 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award to the Honorable Randall S. James, Texas Banking Commissioner, on Thursday, June 2, 2005.  This is only the second time in its history that the SWGSB Alumni Association has honored a graduate with this award.  It was previously awarded to FDIC Chairman Donald Powell.  In making the announcement, Alumni Association President Richard J. O’Connor said:

 

“I offer you my heartfelt congratulations on earning this rare distinction.  As a fellow SWGSB alum and Alumni Association board member, I know firsthand the care and pride that goes into the selection of the recipient.  Your tireless contributions to the furtherance of the banking industry’s best interests, your own commitment to SWGSB, and your prominent role in shaping the financials services landscape made this an easy choice for us.”  Return to the top

 

2004 Distinguished Service Award

 

Charlie M. Fugit was a graduate of Texas Tech University, the SW Graduate School of Banking/SMU, and the National Commercial Lending School. His banking career began at First National Bank in Longview, Texas, in 1952. He has served as a vice-president of the Bank of the Southwest, Houston, senior vice-president of the First National Bank and First United Bancorp in Fort Worth. He was executive vice-president of Mercantile Bank in Dallas, and senior vice-president of MCorp. He also served as vice-chairman of the board of Grand Bank in Dallas. Fugitt served on the SW Graduate School of Banking, Stonier and Texas Tech Faculty.  Return to the top

 

2002 Distinguished Alumni Award

 

This year the senior class had the rare honor of meeting SWGSB alumnus and FDIC Chairman Donald E. Powell, who returned to his alma mater to deliver the annual Winstead Keynote Address and to accept the first “Distinguished Alumni Award” in the School’s history.  Mr. Powell, the 18th chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, is a member of SWGSB Class XVI.  “The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor we can bestow upon a graduate,” Dr. MacDonald said, “and Mr. Powell’s rich experience and outstanding career making him the ideal recipient.  We are deeply grateful for his support over the years.”  Return to the top

 

2002 Distinguished Service Award

 

Two SWGSB contributors were recognized for their banking achievements and work at the SW Graduate School of Banking:  former class “mom” Vince Thompson and his daughter – and current class mom - Christie Thompson (SWGSB Class XXX).  Both received the Distinguished Service Award.  The honor - the first of its kind awarded - was presented to them jointly at the annual Alumni Program Breakfast.

 

 

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