VeraBank Welcomes Chris Gaw as VP of Commercial Lending

February 23, 2022

LONGVIEW (February 23, 2022) – VeraBank is proud to announce the addition of Vice President of Commercial Lending Chris Gaw. In his new role, Chris will focus on commercial lending in Lufkin, Angelina and surrounding counties.

“Chris has a real passion for helping business owners,” said Brad Tidwell, VeraBank President and Chief Executive Officer. “His service-first approach and talent for aligning customers with the tools and services to be successful make him an excellent addition to our Lufkin team.”

A knowledgeable business banking professional, Gaw brings 11 years of commercial banking experience to his new role, including nine years dedicated exclusively in Treasury Management. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional by the Susan M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University.

Gaw is also committed to serving the community. He volunteers with Junior Achievement of Angelina County and is a member of the current Leadership Lufkin class. The importance of community is part of what drew him to the bank. “VeraBank has big aspirations but still believes in the values of the communities it serves,” said Gaw. “It was important for me to be a part of an organization that gives back to the people it serves.”

Gaw and his family have called Lufkin home since 2018, and they enjoy spending time in the great outdoors of East Texas.

Chris Gaw can be reached at (936) 632-6621 or cgaw@verabank.com.

About VeraBank

VeraBank is a privately owned community bank that serves 16 counties in East, Central and Southeast Texas with a network of 38 conveniently located branches, $3.7 billion in assets, and trust assets under management of approximately $950 million. Since 1930, VeraBank has remained committed to genuine banking, providing excellent personal service with the latest in banking technology. Visit us online at verabank.com. Member FDIC.