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Clear Fork in Texas hires UMB Bank exec as next CEO

Clear Fork Bank in Albany, Texas, has its next CEO lined up.

The $1 billion-asset bank said in a LinkedIn post that James Arnold will also become its president on June 1.

Arnold, who was president and CEO of First Bank & Trust/UMB Bank in Lubbock, Texas, will succeed Tim Cooper, who will remain chairman.

“Clear Fork Bank is built on strong relationships, sound leadership, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve,” Cooper said in the post. “It has been a privilege to lead this exceptional organization, and I am excited about the future under James Arnold’s leadership.”

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