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IBC BANK-AUSTIN PRESIDENT & CEO ROBERT B. BARNES AWARDED REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF AUSTIN GARY S. FARMER COMMENDATION OF EXCELLENCE

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

AUSTIN, Texas (Dec. 12, 2018) - IBC Bank-Austin President & CEO Robert B. Barnes was awarded the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) Gary S. Farmer Commendation of Excellence at an awards lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday, December 11. The prestigious award honors a RECA member who has made a valuable contribution to RECA and its mission in the community throughout their career.


"The mission of RECA is to advance civic leadership in support of responsible development and a livable Austin," explained RECA Board Chair Pam Madere. "Under Bob's leadership, IBC-Bank Austin has made significant contributions toward community reinvestment throughout the entire region. He truly exemplifies the meaning behind the Gary S. Farmer Commendation of Excellence."

 

Robert "Bob" Barnes is an established leader in the Texas banking industry with more than 30 years of experience. As president and CEO of IBC Bank-Austin, he oversees and directs the bank's activities throughout the entire Austin region. He also serves as president of IBC Mortgage and IBC First Equity, IBC's mortgage divisions, which specialize in first and second lien mortgages, and home equity lending.

 

"I was honored to lead IBC's official entry into the Austin Market in 2004, and am extremely grateful to RECA for this special recognition," said Barnes. "I share this commendation with the entire IBC Bank family and their steadfast commitment to doing more in the communities we serve."

 

Established in 1991, the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) is a non-profit membership organization of more than 2,000 commercial real estate professionals representing the top leaders in the Central Texas business community. RECA's mission is to be an effective resource and advocate for the interests of the real estate industry and to promote and sustain the Austin region as an outstanding community in which to live.

 

IBC Bank-Austin is a member of International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC), a $11.8 billion multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with 191 facilities, 288 ATMs serving 90 communities in Texas and Oklahoma. In 2016, IBC celebrated its 50th anniversary since it opened its doors for business in 1966. IBC Bank's slogan "We Do More" reflects the bank's dedication to the growth and success of both the customers and the communities it serves. International Bancshares was ranked 19th on Forbes' prestigious list of 100 Best Banks in America in 2018. IBC Bank-Austin was named the 2018 Corporation of the Year by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. IBC Bank-Austin has been serving the area since 2004 and has a retail branch network of 11 locations. MEMBER FDIC / INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION. Follow our Facebook page, @IBCBankWeDoMore. More information is available at ibc.com.

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