Dean Bass
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Year First Elected to Board: 2022
Tenure: 0 years
Age: 72
Professional Experience
Mr. Bass is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (“Spirit”) as well as its wholly owned subsidiary bank, Spirit of Texas Bank SSB.He served in those positions from their inception in 2008 until Spirit was acquired by the Company in 2022. Prior to joining Spirit, Mr. Bass founded and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Oaks Bank, SSB, from2001 to 2007. Previously, from 1996 to 2000, Mr. Bass was employed by Horizon Capital Bank where he served as Senior Vice President. Mr. Bass has been involved in the formation of several de novo banking offices and branches and has served in bank officer positions ranging from Executive Vice President to President and Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of the Board. Additionally, Mr. Bass was a National Bank Examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from 1975 through 1979.
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Abilene Christian University
Experience and Qualifications
- Texas Bankers Association (former board member and member of executive committee)
- Former Chairman of the Community Bankers Council
- The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership Board (appointed member)
- Greater Conroe Economic Development Council Board (appointed member)