American Bank of Dallas appointed industry veterans Matt Lilly and Stephanie Martin to senior executive positions.

Lilly will be senior vice president of government guaranteed lending with responsibility for leading and expanding the bank’s small business administration (SBA) loan program. Martin was named senior vice president of retail banking and will be responsible for enhancing sales and service for consumers and small businesses.

“Matt’s SBA lending expertise along with his data-driven approach fit perfectly with our American Bank model.” Jeff Weaver, president and CEO of American Bank, said. “Stephanie will bring additional focus on sales, service and operational excellence that will enhance the customer and employee experiences at the bank.”

“We are thrilled to continue to be able to attract top-level talent to our growing institution,” Chirag Pate, chairman at American Bank, said. “Matt and Stephanie will make an immediate impact on the performance and culture of the bank.”

Lilly joins American Bank with more than 15 years of experience in SBA lending, including as vice president with Midwest Regional Bank; as national sales manager with Crossroads Small Business Solutions; and as western regional sales manager with PCFS Solutions.

Martin has a background in retail banking customer service and branch operations, most recently as a senior branch operating officer with Happy State Bank.