Toby Fails, CTFA
Senior Vice President Wealth Management Director
Henderson office
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Toby joined VeraBank in 2014 from Northern Trust where he most recently served as the Manager for Private Client Services for Texas. He has over 20 years of experience working with high net worth families on their fiduciary, investment management, wealth transfer, tax planning, and risk management needs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Lamar University and a master’s degree in Finance and Estate Planning from the University of Dallas. Toby also has attained the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor designation.
Gordon Northcutt
Vice President: Trust and Wealth Advisor
Longview Office
877-566-2621 ext. 4820
200 N. Fredonia St.
Longview, TX 75601
Gordon joined VeraBank in September 2011 and has over 15 years experience in the trust and investments industry. He is a graduate of Austin College in Sherman and received his M.B.A. from Baylor University. He also has prior experience in fund-raising and development for non-profit organizations.
Tim Lewinski, CFA,CFP®
Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
Tyler Office
877-566-2621 ext. 7507
2217 W. Grande Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75703
Tim is a Senior Portfolio Manager and brings 20 years of industry experience to his position. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Tim is also a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Tim has a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University and completed the Texas Trust School at Southern Methodist University.
Connie Fain, CFP®
Vice President: Trust and Wealth Advisor
Palestine Office
Connie joined VeraBank in 2013 through the acquisition of East Texas National Bank. She has over 15 years of experience in trust administration and investment management. Connie is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and earned the Certified Financial Planner designation in 2005.
Kit Herrington
Trust Officer
Corsicana Office
877-566-2621 ext. 4713
400 W. Collin St.
Corsicana, TX 75110
Kit joined VeraBank in 2013 after completing three terms as a County Commissioner for Navarro County. Kit is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He is primarily responsible for assisting with management of real estate and mineral interests in the department. His past experience includes employment as a land agent and contract landman.
Brad Keitt
Vice President and Oil & Gas Officer
Henderson Office
Brad has been with VeraBank over 27 years and is responsible for managing oil, gas, and real estate interests. Brad is a graduate of the University of Texas in Austin. He is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, the East Texas Association of Petroleum Landmen, and the National Association of Royalty Owners.
Carol Thomson, CTFA
Vice President: Trust and Wealth Advisor
Corsicana Office
877-566-2621 ext. 4715
400 W. Collin St.
Corsicana, TX 75110
Carol Thomson joined VeraBank in Corsicana, Texas in 2016. She serves as a Trust and Wealth Advisor in Corsicana and the surrounding communities. Carol has more than 25 years of Trust and Wealth Management experience. She obtained her BBA in Finance/Economics from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Carol also has attained the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor designation.
Kristen Richardson, CTFA
Associate Trust and Wealth Advisor
Henderson Office
903-657-8521 ext. 5147
101 E. Main St.
Henderson, TX 75652
Since joining our team in 2014, Kristen has prided herself in providing excellent customer service to our clients as well as support with administrative and operational responsibilities for her fellow associates. She has a passion for helping others and loves finding different ways to get involved, which led her to the path of becoming an Associate Trust and Wealth Advisor. She has completed the American Bankers Association Trust School programs and obtained her designation as a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor.
William Boughton, CTFA
Trust Officer and Wealth Advisor
Georgetown Office
512-869-0337 ext. 7306
1100 Williams Dr.
Georgetown, TX 78628
William joined VeraBank in 2019, bringing with him over 15 years of experience as a trusted advisor to domestic and international clients and investment entities. He received his Master of Science in Finance and Economics from West Texas A&M University. He also earned his Graduate Certificate in Wealth Management and Estate Planning from the Cannon Financial Institute.
William also has attained the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor designation.
Holly Krezdorn, CTFA
Associate Trust and Wealth Advisor
Tyler Office
903-509-0400 ext. 7505
2217 W. Grande Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75703
Holly joined VeraBank in 2015. She received her B.B.A. in Management as well as her M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Tyler. She is very active with local non-profits including Tyler Young Professionals Network and the Junior League of Tyler.
Holly also has attained the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor designation.
Justin Serafin
Asst. Vice President
Trust & Wealth Advisor
Henderson Office
Justin joined VeraBank in 2020 from Bank of America, and Choate, Hall & Stewart L.P., where he worked closely with business entities, and high net worth clients, providing fiduciary and family office services. Prior to working in wealth management, Justin served in the military for 13 years. Upon exiting the military, he attended Providence College, receiving a bachelor degree in Political Science, and then attending California Western School of Law, where he received a Juris Doctorate.
