J. Robert Scott - Senior Chairman
J. Robert Scott is the Senior Chairman of Northern Bancshares, Inc., Western Bancshares, Inc. and is also a director of American National Bank in Wichita Falls. Mr. Scott is presently active in oil and gas leasing, enjoys bridge, walking, traveling, and spending time with his five children.
Jim Richmond - Chairman
Jim Richmond is a Chairman of Western Bank and is a graduate of Howard Payne University. Jim has been in community banking in Texas since 1981. He and his wife Cindy live in Abilene and have 2 sons, Kris and Jordan. In addition to banking, Jim enjoys classic cars and various sports activities.
John Scott, Jr. - President
Mike Hensley - Vice Chairman
Mike Hensley, a life-long Texas resident, graduated from Abilene Christian University with a BBA in Banking and Finance in 1978. He graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1974. Since 1982, Mike has dedicated and worked in many different capacities for Western Bancshares, Inc., Western Bank's ownership group, after having started his banking career in 1978.
Mike has served on the Texas Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Council, BankPac Committee, Government Relations Council. Mike has also served on the TBA’s Board of Directors, and as its chairman from 2002-2003. Presently, Mike serves on the Board of Directors, Community Bankers Council, and Government Relations Council for the American Bankers Association.
Sarah O'Donnell - Sr. Vice President and Cashier