Guaranty Bank & Trust Provides Gift to Texas Southern University Bankers Leadership Program, Advancing Economic and Workforce Development

By: Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. via Business Wire

March 24, 2025 at 16:34 PM EDT

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: GNTY), the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., is proud to announce a transformative gift to Texas Southern University’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program, reinforcing its commitment to economic growth and workforce development in Houston and beyond.

The Future Bankers Leadership Program is designed to equip students with the financial expertise, industry insights, and real-world experience necessary to thrive in banking and financial services. Through mentorship, hands-on training, and career-building opportunities, the program is shaping the next generation of banking professionals while strengthening the economic infrastructure of the communities they will serve.

“At Guaranty Bank & Trust, we recognize that strong economies are built on strong talent,” said Ryan Coaxum, Senior Vice President of Community Development and External Affairs. “By investing in these future financial leaders, we are not only helping to develop a highly skilled workforce but also ensuring long-term economic stability and growth within the banking industry.”

This gift will expand the program’s reach, providing students with greater access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and career pathways that prepare them to lead in an evolving financial landscape. By bridging the gap between education and professional development, Guaranty Bank & Trust is actively fostering a pipeline of banking talent that will drive innovation and economic progress.

“We are incredibly grateful for Guaranty Bank & Trust’s commitment to our students and the Future Bankers Leadership Program,” said John Scroggins, Texas Southern University Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program Executive in Residence. “This investment will have a lasting impact, not only on our students’ careers but also on the broader financial sector as they enter the workforce prepared to lead and innovate.”

John Robinson, Houston Area Chairman at Guaranty Bank & Trust, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Texas Southern University has a long history of producing top-tier talent, and we are honored to support the Future Bankers Leadership Program in its mission to develop the next generation of financial professionals. Our partnership reflects our deep-rooted commitment to fostering economic empowerment and workforce development in Houston and across Texas.”

Through this initiative, Guaranty Bank & Trust continues its mission of Growing Strong Communities by championing educational programs that enhance workforce readiness, expand economic opportunities, and develop the financial leaders of tomorrow.

About Guaranty Bancshares

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. and has 33 banking locations across 26 Texas communities located within the East Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Central Texas regions of the state. As of December 31, 2024, Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. had total assets of $3.1 billion, total loans of $2.1 billion and total deposits of $2.7 billion. Visit www.gnty.com for more information.