VeraBank Welcomes Billy Brannon as Senior Vice President & Commercial Banker in Conroe

Conroe, TX – VeraBank is excited to announce the addition of Billy Brannon as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker at its Conroe location. A native of Conroe, Billy was born and raised in the community and is excited to return home to support the area where his roots began. Billy has been with VeraBank since April 2025, most recently serving customers in College Station.

With extensive experience across multiple sectors of commercial banking – including homebuilder finance, land acquisition, development lending, and SBA lending – Billy brings valuable expertise to help customers achieve their financial and growth objectives.

A graduate of Sam Houston State University, Billy earned a degree in Finance and Banking/Financial Institutions, followed by an MBA specializing in Banking and Financial Institutions. Throughout his career, he has guided businesses through commercial real estate financing, operating lines of credit, and permanent financing solutions.

“Billy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in commercial banking, and we’re pleased to have him continue his work with VeraBank in our Conroe location,” said Joel Jackson, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer & Regional Chairman – Southeast Region at VeraBank. “He understands the unique needs of businesses in the Conroe community, and his leadership and deep industry expertise will have a positive and lasting impact on the area.”

“I’ve enjoyed my time with VeraBank and look forward to continuing to serve our customers while expanding relationships with businesses in the Conroe,” Billy said.

Outside of work, Billy is passionate about community involvement and actively participates in the Conroe Noon Lions Club, local Chambers of Commerce, and the Montgomery ISD Education Foundation. He enjoys volunteering, traveling, and spending time with his family, including his wife of 15 years, Lana Diediker Brannon, who was also born and raised in Conroe. Billy is a proud father to two sons—Cody, who serves in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Will, an eighth‑grade student with a love for football—both of whom continue to be a great source of pride.

To connect with Billy, he can be reached via email at bbrannon@verabank.com, by office phone at (936) 286-8481, ext. 8811 or on his mobile at (936) 537-3867.

About VeraBank
VeraBank is a privately owned community bank that serves 20 counties in East, Central and Southeast Texas with 550+ employees, a network of 41 conveniently located branches, $4.4 billion in assets, and trust assets under management of approximately $1.7 billion. Since 1930, VeraBank has remained committed to genuine banking, providing excellent personal service with the latest in banking technology. Visit us online at verabank.com. Member FDIC.