First Bank and Trust East Texas
BankingTexas, United States51-200 Employees
First Bank & Trust East Texas is a locally owned community bank headquartered in Diboll, Texas, serving the East Texas region. It traces its origins to June 1953 when it opened as Diboll State Bank and now operates 18 branches across 13 cities. The institution focuses on serving local customers, with staff who handle inquiries directly and bankers who live in the communities they serve. The bank has a record of recognized safety and performance, including a 2009 ranking by an independent firm that highlighted its stability over the prior decade. In April 2020, Shands was appointed president and CEO; he had previously led the bank from 1991 until its merger with Southside Bank in late 2017. This context places the bank within the regional banking landscape and reflects its long-standing presence in East Texas.