ViewPoint Bank Appoints Mark Williamson EVP/Chief Credit Officer

ViewPoint Financial Group, Inc. today announced the hiring and appointment of Mark Williamson as Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer of ViewPoint Bank. In this newly created position, Williamson will head the bank's credit administration group, including loan operations, credit analysis and loss mitigation, and oversee all credit policy matters. "It's never been more important to maintain our strong credit quality while serving the financing needs of our consumers and local businesses," said ViewPoint Bank President and CEO Gary Base. "Mark's solid track record in both the lending and credit arenas, his first-hand knowledge of our markets, and his leadership skills are sure to be assets to the company." Williamson brings with him more than 30 years of credit, lending and risk management experience in markets throughout Texas, including Dallas, Houston, Midland and Lubbock. Most recently he served as EVP and Chief Credit Officer for the Dallas and Lubbock markets of PlainsCapital Bank.