PlainsCapital Bank added Jose Malave to its Dallas lending team as senior vice president, senior relationship manager. In this role, Malave will develop and manage commercial banking relationships, providing tailored lending and treasury management solutions to business clients throughout North Texas. He will be based out of PlainsCapital’s new Prosper office.
“Jose’s experience across commercial lending, treasury management, and relationship banking will be a great asset to our team and our clients,” Thomas Ricks, Dallas region chair at PlainsCapital Bank, said. “He has a proven track record of helping business owners pursue their goals through exceptional service, and we’re pleased to welcome him to the bank.”
Malave brings more than 13 years of banking experience to PlainsCapital Bank. He joins the Bank from First United Bank, where he most recently served as vice president, commercial loan officer after serving as vice president, treasury management sales officer. Before joining First United Bank, he held business banking roles with Capital One and Bank of America.
“What stood out to me about PlainsCapital is its strong Texas roots and commitment to serving clients locally,” Malave said. “Having spent my career working closely with business owners, I appreciate the value of local decision-making and responsive service. I’m excited to join a bank that shares those priorities and to help businesses across North Texas continue to grow.”
Malave completed the SMU Cox School of Banking certificate program and earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela.






