Agility Bank Appoints Houston Banking Expert Donette T. Stubblefield as New Chief Executive Officer

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houston-based Agility Bank, N.A., a women-owned and led financial institution, announced today Donette T. Stubblefield as chief executive officer. She will lead the bank into its next phase of growth, bringing 20 years of extensive executive experience in commercial & private banking, wealth management, and enterprise strategy.

“Donette is a proven leader here in the Houston banking community and we know that bringing her on as CEO will be transformational for Agility,” said Edna Meyer-Nelson, chairwoman of the Agility Bank board of directors. “She is highly motivated, collaborative and ready to drive our growth strategy into the next phase, delivering value for our staff and shareholders. We can’t wait to see the successes she brings to the bank.”

Stubblefield joins Agility Bank with extensive executive leadership experience across community and regional banking institutions. She is known for creating and translating strategy into line of business performance, modernizing systems and processes while maintaining culture, and building high-performing teams rooted in trusted relationships, making her well positioned to lead Agility Bank and build on its strong foundation.

“Agility Bank was built to do something that Houston was lacking – a community bank that is serious about helping small and midsize businesses grow, especially those who’ve not historically had a seat at the table,” said Stubblefield. “When we combine exceptional bankers, disciplined execution and a deep commitment to our clients’ success, we strengthen both our communities and our company.”

Most recently, she served as the chief banking executive at a legacy Texas community bank, where she led commercial banking, wealth management, private banking, and trust functions across multiple Texas markets. During her tenure, she helped drive two of the most profitable years in the bank’s history, resulting in increased growth, employee engagement and strengthening overall performance.

Prior to that, Stubblefield spent over a decade at another large regional bank, serving as the chief fiduciary officer, and later as the Houston executive for private banking & wealth where she oversaw significant loan, deposit and wealth management portfolios. She has a strong record of leading commercial banking strategy, credit governance, market growth, deposit strategy, and talent engagement across multi-market communities and regional banks.

Stubblefield added, “The foundation at Agility is strong. My job is to build on it and I couldn’t be more energized to get started.”

When she’s not leading teams or cheering on her sons, Stubblefield enjoys investing in the future of community banking through her work with Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Endowed Chair of Banking which helps educate and prepare students to become bankers and to provide educational programs for community bankers. She is an incoming student to the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, Community Banking Institute. She has also been an active member of the Houston community, focusing her time and energy on causes and organizations that matter most to her clients and customers. Stubblefield stepped into the role on July 16 and is working closely with the board of directors and leadership team to continue delivering value to clients and stakeholders.

About Agility Bank N.A.

Agility Bank is the first primarily women-owned and led bank created for this purpose in the U.S. awarded a special Minority Depository Institution national charter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. With a focus on community business banking, the bank serves all small and medium-sized businesses. Houston-based Agility provides a flexible digital-based platform that is close to a fintech banking experience as business owners may need or want. Coupled with knowledgeable bankers, clients will have access to personalized services powered by robust technology. For more information: www.agility.bank