SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#texasbanking--Vantage Bank today announced the appointment of Layne E. Nunes as EVP, Chief Treasury & Network Banking Officer. Nunes will oversee the new Treasury & Network Banking Division and will provide strategic leadership for Treasury Management, Treasury Operations, Network Banking and related customer-focused services. He brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking, treasury management, sales leadership, and portfolio growth to the role, and will help businesses across the region access the financial tools they need to grow with confidence.
Nunes joins Vantage Bank from a large regional bank in Dallas, where he served as Treasury Management Director and Executive Vice President. There, he led the Treasury Management and Specialty Deposits divisions, working closely with commercial, commercial specialty, and retail banking teams. Under his leadership over the past six years, the division grew its portfolio to more than $22 million in non-interest income, with a compounded growth rate exceeding 18 percent, on a deposit book totaling several billion dollars. He also served on the bank's Executive Management, ALCO, and IT Steering Committees, contributed to its AI working group, and helped guide deposit strategy and rate management.
Over his career, Nunes has worked at large national financial institutions, regional, and community banks, serving corporate, commercial, energy, and commercial real estate clients. He has built partnerships that delivered measurable savings for organizations ranging from the middle market to the largest enterprises. Recognized repeatedly for sales excellence, Nunes has spent his career helping businesses manage capital with confidence and plan for what's ahead.
Vantage CEO Jeff Sinnott said: "We're thrilled to welcome Layne to the Vantage team. His track record in treasury management speaks for itself, and his talent for helping clients manage capital smarter fits perfectly with how we serve businesses. Layne puts customers first, just like we do, and we can't wait to build what's next together."
"I'm honored to join Vantage Bank and to help our clients navigate today's financial landscape with clarity and confidence," said Nunes. "Businesses need a partner who understands both the challenges and the opportunities in front of them. I look forward to building strong relationships and delivering solutions that support real, lasting growth."
Nunes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and History from Houston Baptist University and is completing an MBA at Dallas Baptist University.
In his new role, Nunes will focus on strengthening treasury management services, expanding commercial banking relationships, and helping small and medium-sized businesses manage cash flow, protect capital, and plan for what's ahead.
About Vantage Bank
Vantage Bank is a $5 billion asset financial institution that serves businesses, families, and financial institutions from its diverse set of locations across Texas. Vantage offers a comprehensive suite of banking services to both domestic and international clients, including deposit accounts, lending solutions, payment processing, foreign exchange, treasury management, and embedded banking services. As a banking innovation leader, Vantage was the first to process an on-blockchain trade between banks and the first bank in the U.S. to execute a bank-issued stablecoin transaction. Vantage is 100% family and employee owned, rated 5-Star Superior by Bauer Financial, and certified as a Great Place to Work. The bank is included in the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas list, the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance and has been named one of the Best Banks to Work for 2025 by American Banker. Learn more at www.vantage.bank. Vantage Bank Texas. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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