Independent Bank was founded to provide products and services to individuals and businesses who desire a higher level of customer service from bankers who know them and appreciate their needs.

Our Founding Members:

Jack Buchanan - Chairman of the Board and Principal Organizer. Jack has over 40 years of bank management experience. He will oversee the operations of the Bank from his postion on the Board.  As a long-time Georgetown businessman, Jack is a respected community real estate developer.

Denny Buchanan - President and CEO. Denny has over 25 years of bank management experience. He is responsible for the daily operations of the Bank and will build the Austin loan portfolio.   He specializes in Real Estate and Commercial Lending and is highly respected for the level of customer service he provides.

Julie Buchanan - Executive Vice President - Operations/Cashier. Julie has over 9 years of banking experience. She is credited with chartering the bank and will directly oversee the daily operations of our organization.

Kristy Fariss - Assisted in setting up the loan operations for the Bank.  Most recently she has left the Bank to spend more time with her family.

A variety of online resources and links are available to you while visiting the Independent Bank website.

Independent Bank Staff

Lakeway - Main Office

(Bottom L-R) Tami Skinner, Amber Granlund, Heather Sendera, Julie Buchanan, Kristy Fariss (Middle L-R) Samantha Palm, Donna McLean, Von Tracy, Beth Gidley, Dawn Wise, Georgia Bond, Shelle Westrick, Maylee Cazares (Back L-R) Jeremy Kimbrell, James Dowis, Denny Buchanan, Bart Bade, Ronnie Low

Georgetown Branch

(L-R) Kim Beeney, Personal Banker; Andy Vaughn, SVP Lending; Priscilla Jones, Assistant to the Chairman; Jack Buchanan, Chairman of the Board; Dana Gurley, AVP - Branch Manager