Worthington National Bank said it named Bette Childress its senior vice president of commercial lending for the Edwards Ranch Road branch. Childress was vice president of commercial lending for Simmons Bank in Fort Worth.
“We’re thrilled to have Bette Childress join the Worthington family,” Greg Morse, Worthington's CEO, said in a release. “With her leadership, we anticipate promising growth in our commercial lending sector.”
Childress’ priorities will include expanding and retaining commercial relationships in the Fort Worth business community, the bank said. "Childress will also be cultivating additional business development opportunities through the bank," the bank said.
“I’ve always been passionate about connecting businesses with resources that help them achieve their goals,” Childress said in the release. “I am looking forward to creating positive change with Worthington National Bank.”
Childress attended Texas Tech University to study business administration. She lives in Burleson, and is an active member of the Burleson Rotary Club, holding the role of club secretary for the last six years.