FirstBank Southwest (FBSW) announced the appointment of Steve Bowen as Senior Vice President, Commercial Senior Lender; Jim Bryan as Senior Vice President Commercial Lender II; and Cathy Tate as Portfolio Manager in their Downtown Banking Center location.

Bowen has 43-years of banking experience, mostly in the commercial lending area. Prior to joining FBSW, he was at Happy State Bank and American State Bank.

Bryan has 44-years of banking experience. Prior to joining FBSW, he was at Wells Fargo in Canyon, TX, and Happy State Bank.

As Commercial Lenders, both will be responsible for the marketing, preparation and servicing of loans to businesses and professionals.

Tate has 43 years of banking experience. Prior to joining FBSW, she was at Happy State Bank and American State Bank. As a Portfolio Manager, Tate will assist both Bowen and Bryan with their commercial customers. She is a partner and support for loan officers and provides reoccurring customer service to existing and prospective clients.

“We are delighted to have Steve, Jim and Cathy as part of our team,” said Andy Marshall, President and CEO at FirstBank Southwest. “The combined experience of 130-years and vast banking knowledge they bring are essential to the growth plans of the Bank. We are extremely proud they are continuing their careers with FBSW.”