Robert B. Barnes

Robert "Bob" Barnes is an established leader in the Texas banking industry with more than 30 years of experience. As president and CEO of IBC-Austin, Barnes oversees and directs the bank's activities throughout the entire Austin region. He also serves as president of IBC Mortgage and IBC First Equity, IBC's mortgage divisions, which specialize in first and second lien mortgages, and home equity lending. In the summer of 2004, Barnes led IBC's official entry into the Austin market, which was marked by the opening of the bank's regional headquarters in downtown Austin. (In 2001, IBC Bank acquired Austin-based First Equity and made its initial footprint in the Austin market.) As part of his leadership role, Barnes is spearheading IBC's expansion in the greater Austin area organically through new branch construction and community reinvestment. International Bancshares Corporation, the parent of IBC Bank, is one of the largest banks headquartered in Texas. Currently, IBC Bank operates 191 full service branches and 288 ATMs serving 90 communities in Texas and Oklahoma. As a holding company, IBC has more than $11.8 billion in assets. As IBC continues to expand northward along the strategic I-35 NAFTA trade corridor, Austin and Central Texas will continue to serve as key growth markets. Prior to accepting this leadership position, Barnes worked for IBC-Houston for three years as a senior vice president and commercial lender. During this time, Barnes honed his expertise in the areas of interim construction lending, mortgage banking and private banking. An active member of the Austin community committed to IBC's "We Do More" philosophy, Barnes volunteers his time with various organizations. He has served as president of the Bob Bullock Museum, chaired the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk and received the American Youth Works "Cliffie Award" for his dedication and service to the Austin Community. He currently serves on the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Foundation Board, the Urban Land Institute Board, and the Downtown Austin Alliance Board. He serves on the Opportunity Austin Economic Development Committee, supports the Long Center Corporate Council as well as Amigos de las Americas, American Youthworks, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He is an active participant in the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce fully supporting their mission through events, sponsorships and encouraging employee participation. Barnes is a U.S. Army Veteran who proudly served his country in Vietnam as a Commissioned Officer and Platoon Leader. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia and a Master's of Business Administration Degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He and his wife Laura have been married for 40 years, have three children and one grandchild. He enjoys fishing, cycling and is an avid gardener.