Susser Bank has appointed Carl Cravens as president and chief banking officer, effective immediately. In this expanded role, Cravens will continue to report directly to Sam L. Susser, chairman and CEO, and assume responsibility for all commercial banking, credit functions and marketing across the Bank’s footprint.
“Carl is a valuable member of our executive leadership team, and this expanded role is both well-earned and a natural next step as we continue to grow,” Susser said. “His deep experience in Texas banking and the trust he’s earned from colleagues and clients alike make him the ideal person for this position.”
Cravens joined Susser Bank in 2018 and has been instrumental in scaling its commercial banking platform. With more than 30 years of experience at institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, BBVA Compass and Southwest Bank, he has a proven track record of delivering results in both large and mid-sized banking environments.
Most recently, Cravens served as Dallas-Fort Worth president and chief banking officer, where he oversaw commercial banking in the region, statewide treasury management sales, marketing and client experience.
“Being part of Susser Bank’s growth journey has been a privilege,” Cravens said. “I’m honored to take on this expanded role and to lead an exceptional team as we continue to invest in our clients, our people and the communities we serve.”
A lifelong Texan, Cravens is deeply committed to civic leadership. He serves as vice chairman of the Economic Development Council of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of the University of Texas Arlington College of Business. He also sits on the finance committee for Texas Health Resources. Cravens previously served on the audit committee of the North Texas Community Foundation and is a past chairman of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau.
He was also a founding member of the first Miracle League in North Texas, where he helped establish a baseball field for children and young adults.
Cravens holds a B.A. in economics from The University of the South – Sewanee and an MBA in finance from the University of Texas at Arlington.
