Since 1904
The State National Bank of Groom has a history that dates back to the early 20th Century. It grew out of a private banking enterprise in Groom that began in 1904.
Lasting Legacy
The bank survived the panic of 1907, the “Dust Bowl” era of the 1930s, two world wars, and reconstruction periods that followed. It was restructured in 2003, adding new shareholders and directors, and expanding by opening a branch in Amarillo.
Bank of Groom
The original private bank was called Knorpp and Blasdel, Bankers. In 1905 J.W. Knorpp bought the Blasdel interest, and the name was changed to The Bank of Groom. It was reorganized into the State Bank of Groom in 1908. In 1925 the bank surrendered its State Charter and began operation as The State National Bank of Groom.
During the one hundred plus years of the bank’s existence, it has had only eight presidents: John C. Knorpp, J.W. Knorpp, M.L. Steele, C.L. Culver, John D. Howard, Bobby Babcock, Dusty Sloan, and Deke Alexander the current president.
Future Growth
In 2023, local investors with a passion for community and commitment to the Panhandle region joined legacy shareholders to expand the Bank’s products, services, and locations to better serve the Bank’s existing and future customers.
Mission & Values
Helping build legacies, enhance communities and enrich lives.
Locally Owned.
We aim to know our customers and community, answer questions, provide personalized solutions, and ensure you’re always banking on your terms.
Legacy Inspired.
Our past is an essential part of our future, remembering where we have come from and the journey of the people, our customers, who have made it all possible.
Community Driven.
Whether through the deployment of capital locally, job creation, or community service, we strive to make our community a better place to live, work and worship.
Culture Statements
Every customer has a name, every name has a story, and every story needs a community bank!
It’s not about what we want from the community. It’s about what we want for the community.
We develop bankers who transform communities.
We invest in every story because every story matters.
Every person has the unique opportunity to leave their thumbprint.
Every customer relationship presents an opportunity to enhance lives and our community.
Meet The Team
No bank can truly reach its potential if the staff is left behind. We invest in the team, they invest in the community, and the community will invest in us!
Deke Alexander
President
Pam Ashford
SVP, Cashier
Cassie Ashford
EVP, Branch & Bank Operations
Lindsey Pels
EVP, Operations Director
Carrie Noble
AVP, Customer Service Representative
Dawn Sprayman
SVP, Marketing & Corporate Training
Sharon Prather
Bookkeeping / Operations
Bill Stewart
Consultant, Lending Department
Lexie Booyse
Teller / New Accounts Representative
Katie Marshall
Customer Service Representative
Meet The Board
State National Bank’s commitment to your banking needs has never been more substantial. We will continue to deliver the same superior customer service that you have come to expect and deserve.
“It is surreal and also a great honor to be a part of the future of State National Bank”
Lance O.State National Bank Board Member
Deke Alexander
Lance Ollinger
Ken Burger
Sheri Urbanczyk
Zane Smith
