Texas Border Business
HARLINGEN,Texas — Texas Regional Bank (TRB) has announced the addition of Travis Richards as Executive Vice President and Ag Lending Specialist, based at the Edinburg Jackson location. With more than 30 years of experience in commercial lending and banking, Richards specializes in agribusiness, farm lending, and government-backed loan programs, bringing valuable expertise to TRB’s growing lending team.
Richards most recently served as Regional President for Capital Farm Credit, overseeing lending operations across 26 counties in South Texas with substantial loan volume. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in structuring financing solutions for agricultural producers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners, helping them access the capital needed to expand operations and manage seasonal cash flows. His leadership in portfolio management, risk analysis, and strategic business development has been instrumental in supporting rural and agricultural economies.
“It’s great to be back in banking—this time with a full-service financial institution that can offer clients more than just lending. TRB has built a reputation for putting clients first and delivering real solutions for businesses and communities,” said Richards. “I’m excited to reconnect with bankers I have long-standing relationships with in a community I’m deeply connected to. I look forward to leveraging my experience to support agribusinesses and rural economies across South Texas with the lending solutions they need.”
A U.S. Army veteran and retired Colonel, Richards served 30 years in the military, including a deployment to Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His extensive background in leadership, organizational management, and financial strategy aligns with TRB’s mission to provide personalized, relationship-driven banking.
Michael Lamon, President of Bank Administration, welcomed Richards to the TRB team, stating, “Travis brings an impressive depth of knowledge and leadership to our lending team. His expertise in commercial and agricultural finance, combined with his long-standing commitment to the region, makes him a perfect fit for TRB. As we continue expanding our services in agribusiness and farm lending, Travis’s experience will be a tremendous asset to our clients.”
Richards holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from St. Mary’s University. Active in community organizations, he has served on numerous boards supporting economic development and financial education.
For more information about Texas Regional Bank’s lending services, visit www.trb.bank.
About Texas Regional Bank
Established in 2010 and based out of Harlingen, Texas, TRB is a privately owned, full-service, financial institution founded to bring to market a locally owned bank that serves surrounding communities through relationships not transactions. TRB is proud to offer an unparalleled customer experience while providing exceptional financial products, including core banking, capital markets, trust and wealth management,mortgage, international banking, insurance, foreign exchange, and economic development services, with over 30 banking centers across the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Hill Country, Houston, and DFW Metroplex.
For more information about Texas Regional Bank, visit www.trb.bank.
