Joe Larez

For 131 years and counting, Yoakum National Bank has been part of a community of hardworking, pioneering Texans. Chartered in 1890 as our town and area were taking off, we built on the success of the San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad. We take immense pride in having played an integral role in the development of both Yoakum and our greater area—a role we continue today. We are one of less than 500 businesses in the entire United States that are more than 100 years old. We have helped our customers progress through innumerable and significant changes. We have seen the introduction of the automobile, two World Wars, The Beatles, and banking on an iPhone. We stood solid through the Great Depression, fundamental shifts in post-war business and behavior, unthinkable interest rates in the 1970s, the financial crisis of 2008, the digital revolution, and the pandemic of 2020. Our commitment to you will never change. As your financial partner, we can anticipate and successfully manage any customer challenge. We have financial strength, roots in the community, loyal customers, and a knowledgeable and innovative team of bankers. We’re more prepared than ever to navigate the next 131 years together.