VeraBank Welcomes Dan Leonard as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker in Austin
Austin, TX – VeraBank is thrilled to announce the addition of Dan Leonard to its commercial banking team. Dan will serve as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker, and will office at the downtown location. With more than 22 years of experience serving the Austin business community, Dan brings deep local insight and a strong relationship-driven approach to his new role.
As SVP, Commercial Banker, Dan will focus on building and maintaining relationships with businesses throughout the region. His responsibilities include commercial lending and deposit services, while also collaborating with commercial customers to deliver treasury management, SBA lending, wealth management, and trust services.
“Dan’s commitment to faith, family, and community aligns perfectly with VeraBank’s values,” said Paul Gerling, Sr. Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer & Regional Chairman – Central Texas Region at VeraBank. “His experience and passion for serving Austin make him a tremendous asset to our growing team in Central Texas.”
Gerling added, “Dan has spent over two decades investing in the Austin community – not just professionally, but personally. His dedication to helping local businesses thrive is exactly the kind of leadership we value at VeraBank, and we look forward to seeing his positive impact in the community.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the VeraBank team,” said Dan. “What really drew me here was the bank’s reputation for being a true community bank – one that puts people first and builds real relationships. The commercial banking team here is really talented and collaborative, and I’m thrilled to roll up my sleeves and work alongside them to support the businesses that make Austin thrive.”
Outside of the office, Leonard enjoys spending time with his family, being active in his church, traveling, and relaxing at the family lake house. He’s also a fan of Austin’s vibrant restaurant scene, enjoys learning new DIY skills and being in the great outdoors.
Dan can be reached at dleonard@verabank.com or (512) 222-0140, ext. 7754.
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, $4.3 billion in assets, and trust assets under management of approximately $1.4 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.