Multiple Leadership Appointments In RGV

Texas Border Business

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – PNC Bank recently announced the appointment of several key market leadership positions in the Rio Grande Valley.

As part of the third largest bank by deposit market share in the region, the newly appointed leaders are responsible for supporting Juan Loya, local market executive for PNC, as he brings the bank’s Main Street Banking model to life. In addition, this team will help to drive growth for the region, provide customers and clients in the market with access to PNC’s industry-leading technology, and bring to market a full range of innovative products and capabilities.

 “All of these leaders are Valley natives, who have seen the region’s exponential growth the last several years firsthand,” said Loya. “As a result, they have the local expertise and knowledge they need to be successful for their clients, and the tools and resources that being part of a leading bank like PNC provides.”

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Members of the newly-appointed Upper and Lower Rio Grande Valley PNC team include: 

Sharon McGhee, SVP, Commercial Banking relationship manager. McGhee is continuing her responsibilities of developing new and enhancing existing relationships with Commercial Banking clients in the area. She has 41 years of banking experience, all in the Rio Grande Valley, is an advisory board member of the Texas State University McCoy College of Business and the McAllen Economic Development Corporation and is a board member the Museum of South Texas History. McGhee earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University. 

Gina Garcia, SVP, Public Finance Banking relationship manager. Garcia is responsible for leveraging PNC’s solutions and resources to add value to clients’ business operations. Her clients include government entities, non-profits and public and private educational institutions. Garcia has more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry, with 15 years in public finance, and serves as board chair for the regional Teach for America board. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Brownsville. 

Ernesto Sepulveda, SVP, Commercial Banking relationship manager. Sepulveda’s duties include delivering PNC’s innovative products and capabilities to Commercial Banking clients. He has 20 years of experience in the financial industry, all in the middle market commercial banking specialization. Sepulveda currently serves as the vice chair of the Board of Trustees for the International Museum of Arts and Sciences and serves as the board president for Keep McAllen Beautiful. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. 

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Sam Lopez, VP, Commercial Banking relationship manager. Lopez is responsible for managing and growing Commercial Banking clients’ portfolios while delivering PNC’s industry-leading products and services. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry, all in middle market commercial banking. Lopez currently serves on the board of the McAllen Boys & Girls Club and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. 

Jorge Maldonado, VP, Commercial Banking relationship manager. Maldonado is responsible for leveraging PNC’s solutions and resources to add value to clients’ business operations. His banking career spans nearly 15 years, having started his career at Texas State Bank. He is a graduate of the University of Texas – Pan American, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance. Jorge is also a certified CPA candidate and is currently pursuing his CPA license. 

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