San Antonio Investor Group Acquires 113-Year-Old Citizens State Bank Names Jeffrey Landers President
San Antonio investors acquire 113-year-old Citizens State Bank and appoint Jeffrey Landers as President & CEO to lead a modern, relationship-driven community bank serving South Texas.
San Antonio, TX (Newsworthy.ai) Friday Oct 30, 2026 @ 7:27 AM CDT
Jeffrey Landers
“This bank has been growing roots in Texas for over a century. That makes it one of the oldest banks in town. That kind of legacy in banking is remarkable. It is a big part of what made me want to join the ownership group as well as lead the bank as President and CEO.”
Citizens State Bank, a 113-year-old Texas-chartered community bank serving San Antonio and Luling, has entered a new chapter following its May 2026 acquisition by a group of San Antonio business owners and investors. The Board has appointed Jeffrey Landers as President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the bank’s next phase of growth.
The acquisition reflects the investors’ shared vision of building a modern, relationship-driven community bank focused on the needs of businesses, families, and communities across South Texas. The group intends to invest in talent and technology while preserving the personalized, local decision-making that customers expect from a community bank.
Jeffrey Landers
“This bank has been growing roots in Texas for over a century. That makes it one of the oldest banks in town. That kind of legacy in banking is remarkable. It is a big part of what made me want to join the ownership group as well as lead the bank as President and CEO.”
Landers brings more than two decades of commercial banking experience in Texas, most recently serving as San Antonio Market President at Third Coast Bank. He has a track record of helping institutions grow, enter new markets, and build lasting commercial relationships.
“This bank has been growing roots in Texas for over a century. That makes it one of the oldest banks in town,” said Landers. “That kind of legacy in banking is remarkable. It is a big part of what made me want to join the ownership group as well as lead the bank as President and CEO.”
Under Landers’ leadership, Citizens State Bank plans to build on its foundation through strategic investments in talent, technology, customer experience, commercial banking, and community development. Leadership believes the bank is well positioned to serve the growing needs of South Texas while maintaining the local relationships and responsiveness that define community banking.
“It is rare to get the opportunity to step into a strong foundation with a rich history of service and commitment to a community, while also getting to define a vision for the next 100 years,” Landers added. “We have an ownership group that believes in Texas, believes in community banking, and is committed to investing for the long term. We intend to grow Citizens State Bank into one of the leading community banking organizations in South Texas.”
About Citizens State Bank
Citizens State Bank is a Texas-chartered community bank serving individuals, families, professionals, and businesses through locations in San Antonio and Luling. The bank provides commercial banking, business lending, treasury management, consumer banking, and other financial services while maintaining a strong commitment to local decision-making, relationship banking, and community investment. Founded in 1913, the bank is known locally as “Your Good Neighbor Bank.”
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President & Chief Executive Officer
Citizens State Bank
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the current President and CEO of Citizens State Bank?
- Jeffrey Landers is the current President and CEO of Citizens State Bank. He was appointed to lead the bank following its acquisition by a group of San Antonio investors. Landers has more than two decades of commercial banking experience in Texas, most recently serving as the San Antonio Market President at Third Coast Bank.
- What is the strategic focus of Citizens State Bank under its new leadership?
- Under the new leadership of Jeffrey Landers, Citizens State Bank is focusing on becoming a modern, relationship-driven community bank. The strategy includes investing in talent, technology, customer experience, commercial banking, and community development to better serve the needs of South Texas.
- How old is Citizens State Bank and what is its historical significance?
- Citizens State Bank is 113 years old, having been founded in 1913. It is one of the oldest banks in San Antonio, known locally as 'Your Good Neighbor Bank,' and has a long-standing commitment to serving the community with personalized, local decision-making.
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