Texas Border Business
AUSTIN, Texas – In a momentous occasion, Dennis E. Nixon, president and CEO of International Bancshares Corporation, was recognized in the Texas Senate by Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, for his remarkable 50 years of service.
This prestigious acknowledgement highlights Nixon’s unwavering dedication and leadership, which have significantly contributed to the growth and success of International Bancshares Corporation and the broader Texas and Oklahoma communities International Bancshares Corporation and its system of banks serve.
Nixon’s tenure at International Bancshares Corporation has been marked by visionary strategies and a commitment to excellence, transforming the company into an industry-leading financial institution with assets of approximately $16.5 billion. The resolution published by Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini highlighted Nixon’s key role in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), his relentless efforts to spur economic development throughout the corporation’s footprint, and his pivotal role in promoting and preserving educational opportunities for young people everywhere, with a special focus on minorities and low-to-moderate income individuals.
Most notable is Nixon’s stewardship to raise over $4 million for MD Anderson Cancer Center this past year and a total of $11 million in the past 10 years, demonstrating International Bancshares Corporation’s commitment to improve the health and quality of life for all citizens.
State officials praised Nixon’s contributions and achievements, which provide an enduring legacy of service. Nixon expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, “It is an honor to be acknowledged by the Texas Senate, especially from such a respected and revered fellow Laredoan, Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini. I am proud of what we have achieved at International Bancshares Corporation and look forward to continuing our mission of ‘Doing More’ for our customers and communities.”
About International Bancshares Corporation
IBC Bank and Commerce Bank are divisions of International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC), a $16.5 billion multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with 166 facilities and 255 ATMs serving 75 communities in Texas and Oklahoma. IBC Bank’s slogan “We Do More” reflects the bank’s dedication to the growth and success of the customers and the communities it has been serving since 1966. IBC Bank has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Banks and one of the World’s Best Banks. Additionally, IBC Bank ranked No. 1 on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Top 50 Public Banks for 2023. MEMBER FDIC / INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION. Follow our Facebook and Instagram page, @IBCBankWeDoMore. More information is available at ibc.com.
