Jeff Hightower

Jeff Hightower has extensive experience in the banking industry, with a strong focus on corporate and commercial lending. Jeff has held various roles in multiple banks, including Vista Bank, Simmons Bank, Spirit of Texas Bank (acquired by Simmons Bank), Veritex Community Bank (after merger with Green Bank), Green Bank, Capital One, Texas Capital Bank, and Comerica Bank. Throughout their career, Jeff has demonstrated expertise in relationship banking, loans, deposits, treasury management, derivatives, and other banking services. Jeff has a particular emphasis on cash flow lending and assisting with M&A financing for private equity firms and family offices. Jeff has successfully grown portfolios, managed commercial relationships, and contributed to the growth of banks they have worked for. Overall, Jeff Hightower brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in corporate and commercial lending to their current role as Executive Vice President - Corporate and Sponsored Lending at Vista Bank.

Jeff Hightower obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from The University of Texas at Dallas, where they studied from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, they earned their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from The University of Texas at Arlington, attending from 1993 to 1997.