Toby Fails, CTFA
Senior Vice President and Manager
Henderson Office
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Toby joined VeraBank in 2014 from one of the largest Wealth Management firms in the U.S. He has more than 16 years 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 and a master’s degree in Finance and Estate Planning. Toby also has a Certified Trust & Financial Advisor designation.
Tom Weaver, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Henderson Office
Tom has been with VeraBank over 20 years and is primarily responsible for investment strategy and policy. Prior to joining VeraBank, Tom worked with a high net worth family in Houston as Finance Manager for 10 years. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University.
Tim Lewinski, CFA,CFP®
Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager
Tyler Office
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
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
Vice President: Trust and Wealth Advisor
Corsicana Office
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.
Gordon Northcutt
Vice President: Trust and Wealth Advisor
Longview Office
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.
William Boughton
Trust Officer and Wealth Advisor
Georgetown Office
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.
Holly Thedford
Associate Trust and Wealth Advisor
Tyler Office
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.
