First Citizens Bank named veteran banking executive Chris Stringer as area executive for the Dallas-Fort Worth market, where he will lead business and branch banking operations, and drive continued growth across North Texas.
“As the Dallas-Fort Worth region continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation’s most dynamic financial and innovation hubs, businesses here are looking for banking partners who understand the local market and can help them grow with confidence,” Matt Kuczkowski, regional executive vice president for First Citizens, said. “Chris brings deep regional knowledge and a strong track record of building client relationships, making him well-positioned to lead our growth in this important market. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team.”
A Texas native, Stringer has nearly 30 years of experience serving clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He joins First Citizens from Bank OZK, where he led commercial banking for the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston markets. He has held leadership roles at a number of financial institutions in the area, with a strong focus in commercial lending. Stringer holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a bachelor of business administration from Texas A&M University.
