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Financial Women in Texas (FWIT) brings together women in finance for the exchange of ideas, experiences and interests.

We want to further the meaningful professions or careers of our members and women in general.

We encourage women to choose finance as a career and work to advance the career opportunities for all women in finance.

FWIT serves as an advocate of and to promote improvements in the professional development, leadership skills, education and training of women in finance.

In the early 20th century a group of women started the National Association of Bank Women (NABW) which later changed its name to Financial Women International (FWI) to encompass more areas of the financial services industry. In 2009 FWI made the tough decision to close their doors due to dwindling membership across the country. At that time the Texas District of FWI chose to form a new association and continue our mission. With the help of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and many other partners' support we did just that. Now in our fifteenth year, FWIT has local Groups in ten locations throughout Texas as well as our virtual members across the country.

FWIT BROCHURE


FWIT History

In the early 20th century a group of women started the National Association of Bank Women (NABW) which later changed its name to Financial Women International (FWI) to encompass more areas of the financial services industry. In 2009 FWI made the tough decision to close their doors due to dwindling membership across the country. At that time the Texas District of FWI chose to form a new association and continue our mission. With the help of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and many other partners' support we did just that. Now in our fourteenth year, FWIT has local groups in ten locations throughout Texas as well as our virtual members across the country.

The story of our history, covering the first 15 years, as of August 2024, can be found here:

FWIT History - 2009 Inception through August 2024

Including the following appendices:

          • APPENDIX A:  FWIT Founding Members
          • APPENDIX B:  Boards of Directors
          • APPENDIX C:  FWIT Historical Timeline
          • APPENDIX D:  Annual Conferences
          • APPENDIX E:  Awards

To learn more about our background prior to 2009, click here:

FWIT History - 88 Years of Financial Women International - A Legacy of Leadership.pdf


The story of our founders and the Association's origin in 1921 and the first 35 years can be found here:

https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015016720461


In addition to the general membership, we have local Groups located throughout Texas who hold periodic meetings and other events. Each local Group is listed below and linked to their Group page.



FWIT offers a print-friendly brochure to provide details about our organization and is perfect for sharing with a friend. 

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Board of Directors

President

Jessica Lovell

Houston, TX


Vice President

Laura Rodgers

Longview, TX


Treasurer

Stacy Cammack

Longview, TX


Secretary

Brandy Patterson

Sweeny, TX

Director - Membership

Nayer Sikder

Austin, TX


Director - Marketing

Regan Ritchie

San Antonio, TX


Director - Education

Janine Kasper

Larkspur, CO


Director - At Large

Nicole Noto

Austin, TX

Nominating Chair

Courtney Yeatman

El Paso, TX


Recognition & Scholarships Chair

Charlotte McChesney

Dallas, TX


Social Media Chair

Nichole Williamson

Austin, TX


Historian

Shelley Stock

Rosenberg, TX


Bylaws Chair

BJ Cary

Cookeville, TN

Virtual Member Liaison

Whitney Banker

Green Bay, WI


Technology Chair

Rasheedah Quarles
Austin, TX


2025 Conference Host

Dallas Group

Group Presidents

Austin

Kendra Trump

Austin, TX


Big Country

OPEN

Dallas

Casi Burchinal

Dallas, TX


East Texas
Kristin Graham
Longview, TX

Gulf Coast
Brandy Patterson

Sweeny, TX

Hill Country

Sonja Ruiz
Uvalde, TX


Houston

Julissa Alejandra
Houston, TX


Llano Estacado

MeKelee LaFoy

Lubbock, TX

Paso del Norte

Audrey Zamora

El Paso, TX


San Antonio

Sharna Zimmerman
San Marcos, TX

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