Victory Bank today announced the promotion of Chad Hill to executive vice president and chief lending officer. Hill has also been appointed to Victory Bank’s board of directors as an advisory director.
The promotion represents an intentional step for Victory Bank as it continues to expand its presence throughout West Texas, the Big Country and the Hill Country. Hill’s elevated role and board appointment place an experienced, community-focused banker in a position to shape the institution’s lending strategy and long-term direction.
“This represents exciting growth for Victory Bank and the communities we serve,” said C. Brett McDowell, chief executive officer and vice chairman of Victory Bank. “Chad has consistently put skilled, capable banking into action for our customers, and this promotion puts him in an even stronger position to create better experiences for our customers and stakeholders alike.”
Hill joined Victory Bank in 2023 as senior vice president before being named chief lending officer in 2025. Since then, he has strategically expanded the bank’s lending operations across West Texas, the Big Country, and the Hill Country, developing solutions specific to the regions’ diverse economies. He has 17 years of regional banking experience, including prior roles at PlainsCapital Bank in Lubbock, where he progressed from credit analyst to senior vice president and real estate lending department manager.
“I’ve always believed community banks work best as strategic allies in their clients’ growth,” Hill said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to keep building that kind of partnership with the businesses and families across West Texas, and I’m honored to take on a bigger role in shaping where Victory Bank goes next.”
A former Texas Tech Red Raiders football player, Hill holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, management and general business from Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business.
Hill’s community involvement runs deep across Lubbock. He currently serves as treasurer for ECHO WTX and has served on the board of the Covenant Health System Foundation for more than seven years. His civic record also includes nearly a decade with the Lubbock Area United Way, including service on its community impact leadership team and stewardship review, ongoing work with the LISD Education Foundation, and appointments to the City of Lubbock’s Appointments & Advisory Board and Community Development & Services Board.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Victory Bank names new VP and chief lending officer, appoints board
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