ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, expanded into Texas with the opening of a new office in Houston. To lead the bank’s entry into Texas, ServisFirst Bank has appointed Christopher Dvorachek as regional CEO, Texas and executive vice president.
Dvorachek brings three decades of commercial banking experience with extensive expertise in delivering strategic financial solutions, driving market expansion, recruiting and developing high-performing teams, and leading new-market growth initiatives. He is a graduate of Marquette University, where he earned a bachelor of business degree in economics.
“We are thrilled to officially launch ServisFirst Bank in Texas under Chris’s leadership,” Tom Broughton, chairman, CEO and president of ServisFirst Bank, said. “His deep experience, strong business acumen, and proven ability to build successful markets make him the ideal person to establish our footprint in Texas.”
In addition to Christopher, ServisFirst Bank has built an initial team to support its Texas presence:
- Steven Taylor (Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer): Taylor brings 15 years of commercial banking experience and a background in business ownership, giving him a unique operational perspective that strengthens his advisory approach for clients. He has extensive experience structuring financing solutions in specialized industries.
- Lori Christian (Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer): Christian offers more than two decades of experience in credit underwriting, commercial lending and portfolio growth. She has developed deep expertise across capital call lines, fund finance, commercial and industrial lending, and specialty industry segments.
- Michael Reyes (Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer): Reyes brings over two decades of experience progressing from branch leadership to managing complex commercial relationships. He has successfully built and managed sizable loan and deposit portfolios and is known for strong client service and credit discipline.
- Dena Chapa (Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager): Chapa has nearly 20 years of experience in credit underwriting, portfolio management and commercial risk assessment. She has managed large middle-market portfolios and has expertise in credit structuring, loan negotiation and onboarding new commercial clients.
- Lorena Chavez (Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer): Chavez brings expertise in treasury management sales, onboarding and operational integration. She has supported complex commercial clients, managed risk mitigation processes and assisted with system conversions during bank acquisitions.
- Sherien Owida (Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager): Owida has extensive experience in underwriting, portfolio management and commercial credit analysis. She manages and underwrites commercial credit relationships with a strong analytical background and a focus on sound credit decisions.
- Morgan Gonzales (Commercial Account Manager): Gonzales has experience supporting commercial banking teams through client servicing, loan onboarding, operations support and daily account management. She is known for delivering high-level service and coordinating with internal partners to meet client needs.
“It is an honor to lead ServisFirst Bank’s Texas expansion,” Dvorachek said. “Texas has a remarkable economy with exceptional opportunity. We have assembled a highly talented team of commercial bankers, portfolio managers and treasury professionals who are dedicated to delivering the efficiency, responsiveness and client-centric approach that ServisFirst Bank is known for.”
