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B U I L D I N G   O N   A   S T R O N G E R

F O U ND A T I O N

  2 0 1 3   A N N U A L   R E P O R T

Our goal is to always be there for 
our customers. Whether they’re 
managing credit, buying a home, 
saving for retirement or any financial 
endeavor, we are ready to guide 
customers to smart decisions and  
to always put You First. 

A LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS.

“We are building a stronger foundation from    
 which to take this company to the next level.”

– F. Scott Dueser, Chairman, President and CEOx

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

The title of this annual report, 

“Building On A Stronger Foundation,” sums 

surpassed our peer group’s 3.54 percent, and our efficiency ratio 

(expenses as a portion of revenues) of 50.19 percent beat our 

peer group’s 65.92 percent.

up our strategy for taking this company to the next 

Consolidated assets totaled $5.22 billion, an increase of 16.0 

level.  Our goal is for First Financial Bankshares to become 

percent from $4.50 billion at the end of 2012.  We achieved loan 

a $10 billion company within the next several years, so we 

growth of 28.8 percent, which increased our net interest income.  

need to have the structure and people in place that will 

Loans at year-end totaled $2.69 billion versus $2.09 billion at the 

support such growth while maintaining our community bank 

end of 2012.  Deposits reached $4.14 billion, up 13.8 percent 

culture.  Having begun the process in 2012, I am pleased 

from $3.63 billion a year earlier.  A large portion of the growth in 

with the progress we made last year. 

Net income for 2013 grew 6.3 percent to $78.9 million from 

$74.2 million in 2012.  Basic earnings per share rose to $2.48 
from $2.36.  This was the 27th consecutive year our company 
produced higher earnings, reflecting our steadfast commitment 

loans (48.8 percent) and in deposits (76.8 percent) came from the 

Orange Savings Bank acquisition.  Shareholders’ equity at year-

end was $587.6 million, up 5.5 percent from $557.0 million.  

As it had in the preceding several years, our First Financial 

Trust & Asset Management subsidiary achieved strong growth 

to serving our customers and rewarding our shareholders.  Net 

during 2013.  Total assets under management at year-end had 

interest income, our largest source of revenue, grew 11.4 percent 

a book value of $2.46 billion, a 10.4 percent increase from 

to $172.3 million from $154.7 million.  However, the persistence 

$2.23 billion at the end of 2012.  During the year, the trust 

of extremely low interest rates continued to put pressure on our 

company’s fee income increased 12.8 percent to $16.3 million 

net interest margin, a key profitability metric that expresses net 

from $14.5 million, and earnings after tax increased 18.5 percent 

interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning 

to $6.1 million from $5.2 million in 2012.  This was the third 

assets.  Our net interest margin for 2013 declined to 4.22 percent 

consecutive year that our trust company increased annual net 

from 4.28 percent for 2012.

earnings by almost a million dollars.

Noninterest income grew 8.5 percent to $62.1 million from 

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

$57.2 million in 2012.  Noninterest expense rose 15.6 percent 

to $126.0 million from $109.0 million; part of that increase 

came from the acquisition and conversion expense related to 

the addition of Orange Savings Bank in May of 2013.  (This 

acquisition is discussed below.)

The provision for loan losses increased 7.7 percent to 

$3.8 million from $3.5 million in 2012.  The increase was primarily 

due to an upturn in net charge-offs, which grew to $3.6 million 

from $3.0 million.  

The highlight of the year was the acquisition of Orange Savings 

Bank, which was completed on May 31, 2013.  This acquisition 
expanded First Financial’s banking operations into a 12th Texas 
region (Orange-Beaumont-Port Arthur).  We now have 60 

locations spanning the state from Hereford in the Panhandle  

to Orange in southeast Texas.  First Financial acquired Orange 

Savings Bank for a combination purchase price of $39.2 million 

in cash and 420,000 shares of First Financial Bankshares 

common stock.  As of the closing date, Orange Savings Bank 

We are proud that in 2013 we again outperformed our peer 

had total assets of $455.1 million, total loans of $293.3 million, 

group of banks on several key financial metrics.  Our return on 

and total deposits of $386.0 million.  Orange Savings Bank 

average assets was 1.64 percent compared with 1.03 percent for 

has been an excellent addition to our family.  We are most 

our peers.  Return on average equity was 13.75 percent versus 

impressed with the employees, officers, management and board 

our peers’ 9.01 percent.  Our net interest margin of 4.22 percent 

of this quality bank, which has a 41 percent deposit market 

A Letter To Our Shareholders  ::  Page 3

share in its home market of Orange County.  The Orange-

Meeting in April.  Akrotex, Inc. is in the business of plastics, 

Beaumont-Port Arthur markets have vibrant economies, and 

films, warehousing and trucking.  Ross is an entrepreneur and 

we look forward to expanding there.  This summer, we will be 
opening a new location, our 61st, in Beaumont.

outstanding civic and professional leader from Orange, Texas, 

where he is an advisory board member of First Financial Bank, 

Besides purchasing Orange Savings Bank, in 2013 we opened 

a new branch in the H-E-B grocery store in San Angelo, as well 

as a new branch on I-20 in Weatherford.  In early 2014, we 

moved our Keller branch from a very mediocre, leased facility 

to a beautiful new building that we own.  We also remodeled 

our Roby office to a state-of-the-art facility.  Later this year, in 

addition to completing the Beaumont location, we plan to begin 

construction of a permanent building at our I-20 location in 

Weatherford, as well as a four-story building in Fort Worth at 

the intersection of Forest Park Boulevard and Rosedale.  This 

location, just west of downtown Fort Worth, will be convenient 

for our Fort Worth-area customers since it offers easy access 

from Texas Highway 121 and I-30.

At the end of 2012, we changed the structure of the Company 

by consolidating our 11 bank charters into one charter.  This 

new structure will better support our continuing growth.  The 

consolidation was also very timely, as it enabled us to better meet 

the onslaught of regulatory compliance requirements created 

by the Dodd-Frank Act.  A good number of those regulations 

came into effect during 2013 and the first part of 2014.  The 

restructuring also reduced technological complexity because 

it enabled us to consolidate our multiple banking databases, 

providing the opportunity for cost savings now and in the future.  

Apart from the database consolidation, we continue to operate 

as regions with local management and local decision making to 

benefit the customers and communities each region serves.

RECOGNITION

We want to thank Joe Canon—who is retiring from the 

Company’s Board of Directors at this year’s Annual Shareholders’ 

Meeting in April—for his 17 years of dedicated service to the 

Company.  We thank him as well for the vision and leadership 

he has provided to Abilene and the entire state of Texas.  Joe 

Southeast Region.  He also serves as Chairman of the Board at 

David Self Ford, Inc., Volkswagen of Lake Charles and Nexus 

Resin Group, Inc.  Additionally, he is on the boards of the Lutcher 

Theater, Lamar Orange Foundation, Southeast Texas Foundation 

and Salvation Army.  He was honored with the 2000 Community 

Builder Award and the 2004 Small Business Person of the Year 

Award, and was selected as the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the 

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce.  Ross and his wife, 

Eva, have three children and six grandchildren and are active 

members of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City.

LOOKING AHEAD

Despite the problems that still plague our industry—a sluggish 

national economy, inept federal government, low interest rates 

and costly compliance burdens from Dodd-Frank and other 

legislation—we are optimistic about our future and look forward 

to capitalizing on opportunities to grow the Company.  Many 

community banks are seriously considering selling because of 

their inability to meet the regulatory challenges of today, and we do 

think that there will be considerable consolidation in the industry.  

We hope to have many opportunities to acquire well-managed 

banks that have grown weary of the pointless regulatory burdens 

created by our federal government.  We are diligently searching for 

such banks at the right price that fit our culture and will bring long-

term value to our company.

We are very blessed to be a Texas bank with an expanding 

presence in areas that are economically robust.  We have 

financially strong customers who are utilizing our loan, 

deposit and trust services, and we think the future looks 

bright for them and for us.  By adhering to our Customer 

Service First philosophy and by staying abreast of the latest 

technology, we will strengthen our relationship with our 

customers and reward our shareholders.

also will be retiring as a Director of First Financial Bank, Abilene, 

I thank you, our shareholders, for your continued loyalty 

where he served for 31 years, and First Financial Trust & Asset 

and support. We are building a stronger foundation from 

Management Company, where he served for 10 years.  Joe is 

which to take this company to the next level.

the Executive Director of the Dodge Jones Foundation and is 

a member of the Texas Bar Association and the Abilene Bar 

Association.  He was named Abilene’s Outstanding Citizen of the 

Year in 1998.  In addition to his business and civic achievements, 

he has provided valuable leadership and contributed greatly to 

the growth and success of First Financial Bankshares, Inc.  We 

will miss his counsel and contributions.

NEW DIRECTOR

We are pleased to announce that Ross Smith, Chairman and 

President of Akrotex, Inc., has accepted nomination for election 

as a Director of the Company at our Annual Shareholders’ 

F. Scott Dueser 

Chairman, President and CEO

FINANCIAL HIG HLIGH TS

IN THOUSANDS (except for share data)

IN THOUSANDS (except for share data)

FOR THE YEAR

2013  

2012

% INCREASE

FOR THE YEAR

2013

2012

% INCREASE

NET INCOME

$78,868

$74,225

Basic Earnings (PER SHARE) $2.48

$2.36

Dividends Declared

$32,823

$31,169

Dividends (PER SHARE)

$1.03

$0.99

6.25%

5.08%

5.31%

4.04%

AT YEAR-END

Assets

Securities

Loans

Deposits

$5,222,208

$4,502,012

16.00%

$2,058,407

$1,820,096

13.09%

$2,689,448

$2,088,623

28.77%

$4,135,075

$3,632,584

13.83%

AVERAGES

Assets

Securities

Loans

Deposits

$4,799,260 $4,237,917

13.25%

$1,963,925 $1,907,517

2.96%

$2,431,872 $1,909,890

27.33%

Shareholders’ Equity

$   587,647

$   556,963

5.51%

Book Value Per Share

$18.37

$17.68

3.90%

$3,779,809 $3,388,101

11.56%

Trust Assets (Book Value) $2,464,861

$2,233,129

10.38%

Shareholders’ Equity

$573,385

$535,932

6.99%

NET INCOME GROWTH (in thousands)

KEY RATIOS

2009

$53,797

2010

$59,659

2011

$68,369

2012

$74,225

2013

$78,668

Return On Avg. Assets

1.64%

1.75%

Return On Avg. Equity

13.75%

13.85%

Year-End Equity/Assets

11.25%

12.37%

Efficiency

50.19%

48.14%

RETURN ON AVERAGE EQUITY

EFFICIENCY RATIO

2009

13.63%

2010

13.74%

2011

14.44%

2012

13.85%

2013

13.75%

2009

50.11%

2010

49.49%

2011

48.37%

2012

48.14%

2013

50.19%

A Letter To Our Shareholders  |  Financial Highlights  ::  Page 5

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

IN THOUSANDS (except for share data)

YEAR-END

TOTAL ASSETS

SHAREHOLDERS’ 
EQUITY

NET INCOME

BASIC 
EARNINGS
(PER SHARE)

CASH 
DIVIDENDS
(PER SHARE)

STOCK 
DIVIDENDS 
AND SPLITS

YEAR-END  
BOOK VALUE
(PER SHARE)

YEAR-END 
MARKET VALUE
(PER SHARE)

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Ten-Year 
Compound
Growth Rate

$2,315,224

$265,545

$39,171

 $1.27

$0.67

–

$8.56

 $22.41

$2,733,827

$276,276

$44,023

 $1.42

$0.73

4/3 split

$8.89

 $23.37

$2,850,165

$300,901

$46,029

 $1.48

$3,070,309

$335,495

$49,490

 $1.59

$3,212,385

$368,782

$53,164

 $1.71

$3,279,456

$415,702

$53,797

 $1.72

$3,776,367

$441,688

$59,659

 $1.91

$0.79

$0.84

$0.89

$0.91

$0.91

–

–

–

–

–

$9.67

 $27.91

$10.77

 $25.10

$11.82

 $36.81

$13.31

 $36.15

$14.06

 $34.17

$4,120,531

$508,537

$68,369

 $2.17

$0.95

3/2 split

$16.16

 $33.43

$4,502,012

$556,963

$74,225

 $2.36

$5,222,208

$587,647

$78,868

 $2.48

$0.99

$1.03

   9.58%

     8.86%

  8.37%

8.08%

5.38%

–

–

–

$17.68

 $39.01

$18.37

 $66.11

8.49%

12.39%

Adjusted for stock dividends and splits

2013 COMMON STOCK MARKET VALUE AND DIVIDEND DATA

NET INTEREST MARGIN

QUARTER

HIGH

LOW

CLOSE

DIVIDENDS

Fourth

$67.52

$56.51

$66.11

Third

$63.99

$55.68

$58.85

Second

$56.90

$45.92

$55.66

First

$49.00

$39.86

$48.60

$0.26

$0.26

$0.26

$0.25

2009

4.80%

2010

4.68%

2011

4.62%

2012

4.28%

2013

4.22%

2012 COMMON STOCK MARKET VALUE AND DIVIDEND DATA

RETURN ON AVERAGE ASSETS

QUARTER

HIGH

LOW

CLOSE

DIVIDENDS

Fourth

$41.45

$34.66

$39.01

Third

$37.00

$33.49

$36.03

Second

$36.18

$30.50

$34.56

First

$37.25

$33.07

$35.21

$0.25

$0.25

$0.25

$0.24

2009

1.72%

2010

1.75%

2011

1.78%

2012

1.75%

2013

1.64%

FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES LOCATIONS

Abilene* ............. 325.627.7200

Glen Rose  ......... 254.897.4808

Rising Star ......... 254.629.6703

Acton  ................. 254.918.6218

Granbury  .......... 817.573.6900

Roby  .................. 325.776.2261

Albany ................ 325.627.7905

Grapevine  ......... 817.722.8980

San Angelo* ...... 325.659.5900

Aledo  ................. 817.341.5200

Hereford  ............ 806.363.8200

Southlake  .......... 817.410.2915

Alvarado  ........... 817.774.5150

Huntsville  .......... 936.295.2224

Stephenville* .... 254.965.5036

Beaumont  ......... Opening May 2014

Keller .................. 817.329.8625

Sweetwater*  .... 325.235.6600

Boyd  .................. 940.683.8760

Mauriceville ....... 409.745.4433

Trent  .................. 325.862.6121

Bridgeport  ........ 940.683.8700

Merkel ................ 325.928.1111

Trophy Club  ...... 817.329.8615

Brock  ................. 817.598.2650

Midlothian  ........ 972.723.7100

Vidor .................. 409.769.5413

Burleson ............ 817.774.5175

Mineral Wells ..... 940.327.5400

Waxahachie  ...... 972.723.7156

Cisco  ................. 254.629.6111

Moran  ............... 325.627.7961

Weatherford  ..... 817.598.2500 

Cleburne  ........... 817.774.5100

Newton .............. 409.379.2200

Willow Park  ...... 817.598.2780

Clyde  ................. 325.627.7910

Odessa* ............. 432.367.8910

Decatur  ............. 940.683.8780

Orange* ............. 409.883.3563

* Trust Office and Bank locations

Eastland  ............ 254.629.6145

Port Arthur ......... 409.726.8000

Fort Worth* ........ 817.410.4979

Ranger  .............. 254.647.6729

Selected Financial Data  |  Bank Locations  ::  Page 7

ABILENE REGION
Abilene  |  Clyde  |  Moran  |  Albany  |  Odessa

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS 

RONALD D. BUTLER II
Chairman and CEO

MAREYLN SHEDD
President

MAIN OFFICE
400 Pine St.
Abilene, TX  79601

325.627.7200

44%  

TAYLOR, CALLAHAN & 
SHACKELFORD COUNTIES 
DEPOSIT MARKET SHARE

Ronald D. Butler II
Chairman and CEO

Marelyn Shedd
President

Tim Collard
Executive Vice President
Commercial Lending

Ben McAnally
Executive Vice President
Treasury Management

Charles E. Tennesson
Executive Vice President
CFO and Cashier

Rick Waldraff
Executive Vice President
Senior Lender / Commercial 
Loans

Michael Wolverton
Executive Vice President
Consumer Lending

Ronald D. Butler II
Chairman and CEO

Marelyn Shedd
President

J. Michael Alexander
President 
James M. Alexander & Co.

Katie Alford
President and CEO 
Community Foundation of Abilene

Tucker S. Bridwell
President 
Mansefeldt Investment Corp.

Paul Cannon
McMahon, Surovik, Suttle, P.C.

Joe E. Canon, J.D.
Executive Director
Dodge Jones Foundation

David Copeland
President
Shelton Family Foundation 

Joe Crawford
President 
Abilene Aero, Inc.

Mike Denny
President 
Batjer and Associates

Murray Edwards
Principal
The Edwards Group

Allan D. Frizzell
Executive Vice President
Enrich Oil Corporation

Tim Lancaster
President and CEO
Hendrick Health System

Kirk Massey
Investments

Stanley Morris, Jr.
Investments

Mike Parsons
Partner  
Momentum Operating Co.

Leigh Taliaferro, M.D.
Physician

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$1,595,492

$607,501

$1,239,096

$24,529

1.68%

Dec. 31, 2013

$1,763,722

$653,091

$1,209,012

$24,695

1.50%

42.83%

42.62%

ABILENE

The city of Abilene and surrounding areas continue to thrive with growth in various sectors 
such as oil and gas, wind energy, higher education, state-of-the-art medical facilities and the 
continued influence provided by Dyess Air Force Base. Texas Tech opened a new 35,000 sq. ft. 
School of Nursing facility, Hendrick Medical Center completed a 200,000 sq. ft. expansion and 
new wind energy transmission lines are now running. First Financial is proud to be a vital part 
of helping our community grow.

Abilene
Clyde
Moran
Albany
Odessa

LOCATIONS

400 Pine St., Abilene, TX  79601
1801 Antilley Rd., Abilene, TX 79606
4400 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene, TX 79606
4350 Southwest Dr., Abilene, TX 79606
920 N. Willis St., Abilene, TX 79603
3300 S. 14th St., Abilene, TX 79605
1010 N. Judge Ely Blvd., Abilene, TX 79601
701 Pine St., Abilene, TX 79601
1345 Barrow St., Abilene, TX 79605
2617 Antilley Rd., Abilene, TX 79606
1650 State Hwy. 351, Abilene, TX 79601
718 Elm St., Clyde, TX 79510
400 Ground St., Moran, TX 76464
232 N. Main St., Albany, TX 76430
2651 JBS Pkwy., Bldg. 4, Ste. F, Odessa, TX 79762

 
CLEBURNE REGION
Cleburne  |  Burleson  |  Alvarado  |  Midlothian  |  Waxahachie

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

TOM O’NEIL
Chairman and CEO

MATT REYNOLDS
President

MAIN OFFICE
403 N. Main St.
Cleburne, TX 76033

817.774.5100

20%  

JOHNSON COUNTY & 
CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN 
DEPOSIT MARKET SHARE

Tom O’Neil
Chairman and CEO

Matt Reynolds
President

Dereece Howell
Executive Vice President  
and Cashier

Brad Owens
Senior Vice President

Russell Phillips
Senior Vice President

Lisa Roye
Senior Vice President

Tom O’Neil
Chairman and CEO

Matt Reynolds
President

Albert A. Archer
Consulting and Investments

Ray Beavers
General Manager and CEO
United Cooperative Services

Byron Black
Investments

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Tim Lyness
Lyness Construction, LP

George Marti
Marti Enterprises

Dr. Joe Martin
Cleburne Eye Clinic

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$336,050

$166,001

$300,104

$4,396

Dec. 31, 2013

$391,228

$200,408

$355,437

$5,484

1.38%

1.63%

58.26%

55.84%

CLEBURNE

The Chisolm Trail Parkway (Hwy 121) is opening in the spring of 2014, connecting 
Cleburne to Fort Worth, and we expect it to help our city grow in the coming decade. 
Meanwhile, our neighbors in Burleson, Waxahachie and Midlothian have many new 
businesses, hospitals and developments in the works. 

Cleburne
Burleson
Alvarado
Midlothian
Waxahachie

LOCATIONS

403 N. Main St., Cleburne, TX  76033
200 N. Ridgeway Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033
1900 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, TX 76028
201 E. Hwy. 67, Alvarado, TX 76009
1490 E. Main St., Midlothian, TX 76065
101 Northgate Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165

Bank Information  ::  Page 9

EASTLAND COUNTY REGION
Eastland  |  Ranger  |  Rising Star  |  Cisco

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS 

Trent B. Swearengin
President and CEO

David Bailey
Executive Vice President 

Steve Simmel
Senior Vice President
Operations

Terry Trout
Senior Vice President 
and Cashier

TRENT B. SWEARENGIN
President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
201 E. Main St.
Eastland, TX 76448

254.629.6100

Ronald D. Butler II
Chairman

Trent B. Swearengin
President and CEO

Doug Crawley
Rancher, Real Estate

Jim Farrar
Attorney

Jim Keffer
President
EBAA Iron Sales, Inc.

Ronnie Ledbetter
Owner
Ledbetter Insurance Agency

Mike T. Perry
President
Kinnaird, Rossander & Perry
Agency, Inc.

Dale Squiers, RPh
Owner
Eastland Drug Company

Tommy Warford
Turner, Seaberry and  
Warford Attorneys

In Memoriam:
We were very saddened to lose 
Doug White, an advisory director 
of First Financial Bank, Eastland, 
who died on August 22, 2013. He 
was an outstanding businessman 
and civic leader. He owned the 
Ace Hardware stores in Cisco and 
Eastland and was the recipient 
of the Business of the Year 
Award in Cisco and the Eastland 
Golden Deed Award in 2013. Our 
thoughts and prayers continue 
to be with his wife, Carolyn, and 
their wonderful family.

60%  

EASTLAND, 
COUNTY DEPOSIT 
MARKET SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$223.340

$77,688

$196,595

$3,033

Dec. 31, 2013

$213,992

$83,550

$190,270

$3,548

1.48%

1.67%

47.88%

45.14%

EASTLAND

Eastland boomed during the 1920s thanks to the petroleum industry. Petroleum is still a big 
part of our economy, but tourism, government services, the library, hospital and two new hotel 
facilities have made our fair city what it is today. And next time you’re around, visit “Old Rip,” the 
famed horned toad that used to live in the old courthouse. 

Eastland
Ranger
Rising Star
Cisco

LOCATIONS

201 E. Main St., Eastland, TX  76448
106 W. Main St., Ranger, TX 76470
206 W. College St., Rising Star, TX 76471                
2107 Conrad Hilton Blvd., Cisco, TX 76437

 
HEREFORD REGION

MIKE MAULDIN
Chairman, President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
212 E. Third St.
Hereford, TX 79045

806.363.8200

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Mike Mauldin
Chairman, President and CEO

Mike Mauldin
Chairman, President and CEO

Tim Laws
Executive Vice President  
and Chief Lending Officer

Robert de la Cruz
Senior Vice President

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Steve Lewis, D.V.M.
Manager and Sr. Partner
Hereford Veterinary Clinic

Kade Matthews
Ranching and Investments 

Garth Merrick
Board Member and Founder
Merrick Pet Care, Inc.

Sally Noyce
Human Resources Manager
Quality Distillers Grain  
Panhandle Express

Craig Smith
Rancher and Retired Chairman  
of the Board, President and CEO
First Financial Bank, Hereford

Jerry Stevens
Owner, Stevens 5-Star Car  
and Truck Center

Johnny E. Trotter
President and CEO
Livestock Investors, Ltd.

45%  

DEAF SMITH COUNTY 
DEPOSIT MARKET 
SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$184,203

$114,116

$152,608

$2,696

Dec. 31, 2013

$163,522

$127,713

$138,553

$2,850

1.63%

1.74%

46.72%

46.84%

HEREFORD

A lot of good things are happening in Hereford. Though our economic growth is usually 
dependent on annual rainfall, we have not seen much of a downturn due to less rain. New 
infrastructure, renewable energy, a new electric substation and a large transmission line are 
helping grow our region. In addition, Merrick Pet Foods and United Supermarkets are bringing 
even more new jobs to our great city. 

Hereford

LOCATIONS

212 E. Third St., Hereford, TX  79045

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HUNTSVILLE REGION

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Robert Pate
CEO

Fred Wren
President

Michelle Murray
Executive Vice President  
and Cashier

ROBERT PATE
CEO

Chris de Milliano
Operations Manager
Steely Lumber Company
Robert C. Ernst, Jr.
Owner
Ernst Jewelers

Morris V. Johnson
Retired Educator
Huntsville I.S.D.

Curtis Montgomery, M.D.
Physician

Walter G. Nelson
Chairman

Robert Pate
CEO

Fred Wren
President

James E. Baine
Investments

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
Paul E. Cameron, Jr.
Petroleum Engineer
John  J. Certa, Jr.
Owner
Collateral Protection, Inc.
and Team Auto Group

Casey Collum
Owner
Empire Truss, Ltd.

FRED WREN
President

MAIN OFFICE
33 SH 75 North
Huntsville, TX 77320

936.295.2224

19%  

WALKER COUNTY 
DEPOSIT MARKET 
SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$182,203

$92,506

$153,096

$2,548

Dec. 31, 2013

$169,758

$115,708

$139,649

$2,893

1.43%

1.66%

46.43%

45.87%

HUNTSVILLE

In the past year, Huntsville has seen new businesses like Hobby Lobby and Olive Garden 
come to the market, and we’re anticipating more, like a new Hampton Inn & Suites, Academy 
Outdoor and CVS store. This is great news as the city grows and our unemployment rate 
continues to drop. 

Huntsville

LOCATIONS

33 SH 75 North, Huntsville, TX  77320

MINERAL WELLS REGION

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Kenneth A. Williamson
Chairman, President and CEO

Kenneth A. Williamson
Chairman, President and CEO

Brad Seay
Executive Vice President
Lending

Eddie Gregory
Senior Vice President
and Cashier

Scott Petty
Senior Vice President 
Lending

KENNETH A. 
WILLIAMSON
Chairman, President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
1900 E. Hubbard St.
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

940.327.5400

Spencer Baum, D.D.S.
Baum Dental Clinic

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

George Gault
Attorney
Gault & Gault

Terry L. Murphy
President and CEO
Murphy and Murphy, Inc.

David Ramsey, M.D.
Family Practice Center

Albert Rincon
Vice President of Operations
Texas Packaging Company, Inc.

33%  

PALO PINTO COUNTY
DEPOSIT MARKET
SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$212,934

$113,732

$170,374

$4,405

Dec. 31, 2013

$218,612

$119,644

$176,189

$4,410

2.04%

2.07%

39.67%

41.42%

MINERAL WELLS

Mineral Wells seems to be a hotbed for new business. A new Dodge dealership has opened, 
Palo Pinto General Hospital is building new offices and PECOFacet has a new research facility, 
among other developments. With all these companies entering and growing the market, as well 
as a new elementary school being built, we have a lot of positive things happening. 

Mineral Wells

LOCATIONS

1900 E. Hubbard St., Mineral Wells, TX  76067

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SAN ANGELO REGION

MICHAEL L. BOYD
Chairman, President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
301 W. Beauregard Ave.
San Angelo, TX 76903

325.659.5900

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Michael L. Boyd
Chairman, President and CEO

Michael L. Boyd
Chairman, President and CEO

Jim Davidson
Executive Vice President  
and Cashier

Chuck Shore
Executive Vice President

Pat Cottle
Senior Vice President

Stephen Franco
Senior Vice President

Cindy George
Senior Vice President

Wes Masters
Senior Vice President 

Reba Priddy
Senior Vice President

Ruth Wheeler
Senior Vice President

Bill Wiedenfeld
Senior Vice President

Honorable Marilyn Aboussie
Chief Justice, Retired

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

W. Dan Cravy, M.D.
Physician

Rick DeHoyos
Attorney
Rick DeHoyos Law Firm

Doug Eakman
Owner
Pecos Street Pharmacy

Steve Eustis
Commercial Real Estate

Ron Giddiens
Investments
Partner, D&G Consulting

Joey Henderson
Past President
Porter Henderson Implement
Company, Inc.

David F. Lupton
President
Angelo Glass & Mirror
Company, Inc.

Mary Jane Steadman
Attorney
Real Estate Investment
Management

18%  

TOM GREEN
COUNTY DEPOSIT
MARKET SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$468,287

$165,673

$406,830

$8,285

Dec. 31, 2013

$483,162

$184,177

$438,214

$8,123

1.90%

1.77%

39.81%

39.72%

SAN ANGELO

San Angelo is on the rise with the development of the Cline Shale resulting in six new hotels 
breaking ground, Devon Energy coming to town and Casedhole Solutions purchasing 20 acres 
of industrial park. Single-family home sales are on track to hit record numbers this year, and the 
facilities of Howard College, Baptist Memorial Retirement Center and Goodfellow Air Force Base 
are all planning expansions. 

San Angelo

LOCATIONS

301 W. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX  76903
3471 Knickerbocker Rd., San Angelo, TX 76904
3301 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, TX 76901

 
SOUTHEAST REGION
Orange  |  Vidor  |  Mauriceville  |  Newton  |  Mid-County

STEPHEN LEE
CEO and President

MAIN OFFICE
812 N. 16TH St.
Orange, TX 77630

800.300.8904

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Stephen Lee
CEO and President

Annette Bonnin
Senior Vice President and COO
Remote Deposit Capture Officer

Shelton McClure
Senior Vice President 
Chief Marketing Officer
Mid County Market Manager

Conley Todd
Senior Vice President
Commercial Lender

Cindi LaChance
Senior Vice President 
Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

Joan O’Burke
Senior Vice President 
Credit Officer

Nancy Vincent
Senior Vice President 
Marketing Officer

Tommy Gunn
Chairman of the Board
Attorney at Law

Stephen Lee
CEO and President

Dan Mohon
Owner
Dan Mohon Insurance

Paul Peveto
Cloeren Inc & CFO Consulting

Mike Poutra
Co-Owner of Dominion Forms

Walter Riedel
Chief Executive Officer
Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark 
Foundation 

Ron Roberts
Retired Executive Vice President 
First Financial Bank,  
Southeast Region

Ross Smith
President
Akrotex, Inc.
Owner  
David Self Ford, Inc.

Ruby Wimberley
Retired President
Orange Savings Bank

In Memoriam:
We were so saddened by the loss 
of Darby R. Byrd, an advisory 
director of First Financial Bank, 
Southeast Region, and retired CEO 
and President of Orange Savings 
Bank, who died on January 7, 
2014. Darby was president of 
the Bank for 14 years and was 
a recognized industry and civic 
leader. He served as a member of 
the Texas Finance Commission, 
was an active Rotarian and was 
on the board of numerous civic 
organizations in Orange. He was 
honored as Orange Citizen of the 
Year. Our thoughts and prayers 
are with his wife, Doris, and their 
wonderful family. 

41%  

ORANGE COUNTY
DEPOSIT MARKET 
SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2013

$436,792

$325,683

$373,504

*

*

*

*Orange Savings Bank, SSB was acquired effective May 31, 2013. 

ORANGE

Over the next three years, the Gulf Coast will see a surge in need for skilled labor and process 
engineers. We expect the population to swell as billions of dollars are invested in capital projects 
in the Gulf Coast area.

Orange
Vidor
Mauriceville
Newton
Mid-County

LOCATIONS

812 N. 16th St., Orange, TX 77630
960 N. Main St., Vidor, TX 77662
11853 Hwy 12, Mauriceville, TX 77626
418 Rusk St., Newton, TX 75966
8535 Central Mall Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77642 (Mid-County)
Coming soon to 3515 Dowlen Rd., Beaumont, TX 77706 

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SOUTHLAKE REGION
Southlake  |  Trophy Club  |  Keller  |  Bridgeport  |  Boyd  |  Decatur  |  Grapevine

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Mark L. Jones
Chairman, President and CEO

Mark L. Jones
Chairman, President and CEO

F. Mills Shallene
Wise County Market President

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

MARK L. JONES
Chairman, President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
151 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

817.410.2915

Les Mariotti
Senior Vice President and  
Chief Financial Officer

Dickie W. Greenwood
Senior Vice President

J. Sean Shope
Senior Vice President

Steve Sims
Senior Vice President

Ryan Wall
Senior Vice President

William Ray Cook, Jr., CPA
Cook, McDonald & Co.

Jack Dortch
Jack Dortch Farmers 
Insurance Agency

K. Wayne Lee
President
DDFW Properties

Martin Schelling
Conifer Real Estate

J. Gary Shelton
Chain Supermarket Owner
Real Estate Investor

Terry Wilkinson
Wyndham Properties, Ltd.

WISE COUNTY
DEPOSIT MARKET
SHARE

17%  
5%  

CITIES OF 
SOUTHLAKE
TROPHY CLUB 
KELLER & GRAPEVINE 
DEPOSIT MARKET 
SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$348,055

$232,205

$298,701

$4,409

Dec. 31, 2013

$366,166

$279,370

$324,454

$4,979

1.34%

1.38%

60.17%

56.08%

SOUTHLAKE

Southlake and Westlake continue to attract many high-net-worth individuals looking for proximity 
to DFW Airport and first-class school districts. New housing developments are selling homes 
from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and major retailers and restaurants are looking to create a local 
presence. Our surrounding towns are seeing new businesses open, infrastructure projects come 
to an end and employers hiring the growing population.

Southlake
Trophy Club
Keller
Bridgeport
Boyd
Decatur
Grapevine

LOCATIONS

151 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX  76092
95 Trophy Club Dr., Trophy Club, TX 76262
1491 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX 76248
909 Stevens St., Bridgeport, TX 76426
609 Rock Island Ave., Boyd, TX 76023
608 W. Hale Ave., Decatur, TX 76234
1015 West NW Hwy., Grapevine, TX 76051

STEPHENVILLE REGION
Stephenville  |  Granbury  |  Glen Rose   |  Acton

RON N. MULLINS
Chairman, President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
2201 W. South Loop
Stephenville, TX 76401

254.965.5036

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Ron N. Mullins
Chairman, President and CEO

Ron N. Mullins
Chairman, President and CEO

John Power 
Glen Rose Market President

Keith Brown
Prime Building Components, LLC

Bart Rodgers
Granbury Market President

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

John Terrill
Attorney

Michael B. Williams
MW Supply, Inc.

Dereece Howell
Executive Vice President  
and Cashier

Robert Lemons
Executive Vice President

Blayne Baley
Senior Vice President

Donna Feller
Senior Vice President

Doug Dobbins
Senior Vice President

Vickie Pettit
Senior Vice President

Larry Upshaw
Senior Vice President

Bill Hooks
Autos – Real Estate

Doug Montgomery
Texstar Ford

John Moore
Craft Associates, Inc. 

Ron Pack
Ranching and Investments

Bill Parham
Boucher Morgan & Young CPAs

Jerry Parham
Parham’s Garage & Wrecker 

21%  

ERATH, HOOD  
& SOMERVELL 
COUNTIES DEPOSIT 
MARKET SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$378,355

$224,732

$325,384

$6,752

Dec. 31, 2013

$390,050

$253,948

$344,174

$7,138

1.80%

1.85%

47.50%

47.80%

STEPHENVILLE

In Stephenville, higher education is king. Ranger College recently made a major acquisition 
and is consolidating multiple classrooms across the county to a single campus. The school is 
expected to double in size and in number of local job opportunities within the next few years.  
For the second year in a row, Tarleton State University experienced a record high enrollment  
with 10,940 students enrolling in the fall of 2013.  

Stephenville
Granbury
Glen Rose
Acton

LOCATIONS

2201 W. South Loop, Stephenville, TX  76401
1875 Lingleville Rd., Stephenville, TX 76401
2007 East Highway 377, Granbury, TX 76049
1600 S. Morgan St., Granbury, TX 76048
400 NE Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose, TX 76043
2915 Fall Creek Highway, Acton, TX 76049

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SWEETWATER REGION
Sweetwater |  Roby  |  Trent  |  Merkel

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Kirby N. Andrews
President and CEO

Jim Davidson
Executive Vice President 
and Cashier

Rodney Foster
Executive Vice President 
and Senior Lending Officer

Debbie Anthony
Senior Vice President 
Retail Operations

Britt Stuart
Senior Vice President
and Roby Branch Manager

KIRBY N. ANDREWS
President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
201 Elm St.
Sweetwater, TX 79556

325.235.6600

Kirby N. Andrews
President and CEO

Jeff Branson
General Partner
Williamsom-Branson Real Estate
Louis Brooks, Jr.
Rancher

Ronald D. Butler II 
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Ronnie Cox
Investments

Jay Lawrence
President
MAL Enterprises, Inc.

J.V. Martin
Director and Retired
First Financial Bank President

Larry May
May & Hrbacek CPAs

Thomas L. Rees, Jr.
Rees, Rees & Fuller  
Attorneys

34%   IN THOUSANDS

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

NOLAN & FISHER 
COUNTIES DEPOSIT 
MARKET SHARE

SWEETWATER

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

$211,053

$124,899

$165,840

$3,108

$177,482

$135,529

$160,950

$3,366

1.63%

1.83%

46.67%

46.45%

Sweetwater continues to experience excellent economic growth and wonderful growth potential. 
Long known as the North American hub for wind energy, recent improvements in transmission 
technologies have allowed this industry to continue to thrive. The Sweetwater area is now 
experiencing growth with the development of the Cline Shale oil field, and additional opportunities 
seem immeasurable with the recent groundbreaking of the BNSF Sweetwater Logistics Rail Center.

Sweetwater
Roby
Trent
Merkel

LOCATIONS

201 Elm St., Sweetwater, TX  79556
123 N. Concho St., Roby, TX 79543
117 N. Main St., Trent, TX 79561
301 Edwards St., Merkel, TX 79536

WEATHERFORD REGION
Weatherford |  Aledo  |  Willow Park  |  Brock  |  Fort Worth

SENIOR OFFICERS

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Jay Gibbs
Chairman, President and CEO

Jay Gibbs
Chairman, President and CEO

JAY GIBBS
Chairman, President and CEO

MAIN OFFICE
101 N. Main St.
Weatherford, TX 76086

817.596.0307

Justin Hooper
Executive Vice President

Les Mariotti
Senior Vice President 
and Cashier

Mike Carter
Senior Vice President

John Good
Senior Vice President

Lori Hill
Senior Vice President

Kent Hudson
Senior Vice President

Jimmie Sue Lawson
Senior Vice President

Mike Hopkins
Senior Vice President

Jamie Adams
Senior Vice President
Briggs Freeman
Sotheby’s Realty

Greg L. Barron
President
G.L. Barron Company, Inc.

Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Dal DeWees
Hirschfeld Holdings, LP

Clay Hicks
Oil and Gas Investments

Nan Kingsley
President
Bluestem Studios, Inc.

Stephen E. Milliken
C.D. Hartnett Company

Mike White, O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist

24%  

PARKER COUNTY
DEPOSIT MARKET
SHARE

IN THOUSANDS

  ASSETS

  LOANS

  DEPOSITS

  NET INCOME

RETURN ON AVG. ASSETS

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Dec. 31, 2012

$421,584

$169,530

$354,719

$6,375

Dec. 31, 2013

$420,500

$210,628

$362,483

$6,431

1.61%

1.55%

52.67%

53.84%

WEATHERFORD

Weatherford/Parker County is considered the western gateway to the Metroplex and Fort Worth 
in particular. Known for its community spirit and family-oriented lifestyle, it is considered one 
of the premier areas to live in North Texas. Couple that with the fact that Fort Worth, the 16th 
largest city in the nation, is only 20 minutes away, and the two areas combined have an annual 
growth rate of 4.5%.

Weatherford
Aledo
Willow Park
Brock
Fort Worth

LOCATIONS

101 N. Main St., Weatherford, TX  76086
101 College Park Dr., Weatherford, TX 76086
1214 N. Main St., Weatherford, TX 76086
745 Adams Dr., Weatherford, TX 76086
505 FM 1187 N., Aledo, TX 76008
4100 E. I-20, Willow Park, TX 76087
1100 FM 1189, Brock, TX 76066
550 Bailey Ave., Ste. 300, Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Front Row - F. Scott Dueser, Gary S. Gragg, Gary L. Webb, J. Bruce Hildebrand
Back Row - Ronald D. Butler II, Luke Longhofer, Kirk W. Thaxton, Michele P. Stevens, Courtney Jordan, MarnaYerigan, Brandon Harris, Bob Goodner

Corporate Information

OFFICERS:

F. Scott Dueser
Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO

Ronald D. Butler II
Executive Vice President and  
Chief Administrative Officer

J. Bruce Hildebrand, CPA
Executive Vice President and  
Chief Financial Officer

Gary S. Gragg
Executive Vice President
Lending

Gary L. Webb
Executive Vice President
Operations

Marna Yerigan
Executive Vice President
Lending

Bob Goodner
Senior Vice President 
Compliance Officer

Brandon Harris
Senior Vice President 
Appraisal Services

Courtney Jordan
Senior Vice President
Training and Education

Luke Longhofer
Senior Vice President
Loan Review Officer

Michele P. Stevens
Senior Vice President
Advertising and Marketing

ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Abilene Civic Center
1100 N. Sixth St.
Abilene, TX 79601
10:30 a.m.

FOR FINANCIAL AND  
INVESTOR INFORMATION:

J. Bruce Hildebrand
Executive Vice President and  
Chief Financial Officer
325.627.7155

SEND CERTIFICATES FOR 
TRANSFER AND ADDRESS 
CHANGES TO:

Registrar and Transfer Company
10 Commerce Dr.
Cranford, NJ 07016–3572

CORPORATE OFFICE

TRANSFER AGENT

400 Pine St.
Abilene, TX 79601
325.627.7155
800.588.7000
www.ffin.com

CORPORATE MAILING 
ADDRESS

P.O. Box 701
Abilene, TX 79604

COMMON STOCK 
LISTING

The NASDAQ Global Select 
Market Symbol: FFIN

INDEPENDENT  
PUBLIC AUDITORS

Ernst & Young LLP

Registrar and Transfer Company
800.368.5948

ADDRESS SHAREHOLDER 
INQUIRIES TO:

Registrar and Transfer Company
Investor Relations Department
10 Commerce Dr.
Cranford, NJ 07016
info@rtco.com

REGISTRAR AND 
TRANSFER COMPANY 
WEBSITE

www.rtco.com

www.ffin.com

Certain  statements  contained  in  this  annual  report  may  be  considered  “forward-looking  statements”  as  defined  in  the  Private 
Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995.  These  statements  are  based  upon  the  belief  of  the  Company’s  management,  as  well  as 
assumptions  made  beyond  information  currently  available  to  the  Company’s  management,  and  may  be,  but  not  necessarily  are, 
identified by such words as “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “target,” “forecast” and “goal”. Because such forward-looking statements 
are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking 
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include competition from 
other financial institutions and financial holding companies: the effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, 
including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board; changes in the demand for loans, fluctuations in value of collateral and 
loan reserves; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; changes in consumer spending, borrowing or saving habits; 
and acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses, and similar variables. Other key risks are described in the Company’s reports 
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be obtained under “Investor Relations-Documents and Filings” on the 
Company’s website or by writing or calling the Company at 325.627.7155. Except as otherwise stated in this annual report, the Company 
does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future 
events or otherwise. Note: Market share data is calculated from June 30, 2013, deposit information compiled by the Federal Deposit 
Insurance Corporation.

Front Row - Kade Matthews, F. Scott Dueser, Ron Giddiens
Back Row - Tucker Bridwell, Joe E. Canon, David Copeland, Johnny E. Trotter, Steven L. Beal, Tim Lancaster, Murray Edwards

Board Of Directors

COMMITTEES:

BOARD MEMBER 

YEAR      COMMITTEE

1. Executive Committee: F. Scott Dueser, Chairman

2. Audit Committee: David Copeland, Chairman 

3. Compensation Committee: Steven Beal, Chairman

4. Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee: 
     Tucker S. Bridwell, Chairman

F. Scott Dueser 
Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Steven L. Beal 
Retired President and COO
Concho Resources Inc.

Tucker S. Bridwell, CPA* 
President  
Mansefeldt Investment Corp. 

Joe E. Canon, J.D. 
Executive Director
Dodge Jones Foundation 

David Copeland, CPA 
President, SIPCO, Inc. and 
Shelton Family Foundation

1991 

1

2010 

1, 3, 4

2007 

1, 4

1996  

3

1998 

1, 2, 4

Murray Edwards 
Principal, The Edwards Group

2006 

1, 2, 4

Ron Giddiens 
Investments 
Partner, D&G Consulting

Tim Lancaster 
President and CEO 
Hendrick Health System

Kade Matthews 
Ranching and Investments

Johnny E. Trotter 
President and CEO
Livestock Investors, Ltd.

* Lead Director

2009 

2013 

1998 

2

2

3

2003 

1, 3, 4

Corporate Information  |  Board Of Directors  ::  Page 21

Front Row - Dennis Steckly, Clay Trumble, Mark Murray 
Back Row - Larry Williams, Kay Berry, Gary D. Tucker, Jeff Casey

First Technology Services

Main Office:

Abilene 

400 Pine St., Abilene, TX 79601 325.627.7195

First Technology Services, Inc. (FTS) is the shared 
services company for First Financial Bankshares, Inc. 
The Company’s mission is to maximize efficiencies and 
control costs for common functions within the regions while 
providing the best possible customer service to our internal 
and external customers. FTS plays a key role in customer 
service functions within the regions through the customer 
call center and innovative technology for online banking, 
mobile banking, automatic bill pay services, backroom 
operations and other technology-based banking services. 
FTS provides more than 100 technology applications to 
the Company and its family of 12 regions and the Trust 
Company. Services include check processing, deposit 
operations, a help desk, desktop support, network services, 
server support, software support, information security, 
computer operations, business continuity planning, loan 
and credit operations, loan document preparation and the 
corporate call center.

SENIOR OFFICERS

DIRECTORS (continued)

Gary D. Tucker
President and CEO

Kay Berry
Senior Vice President
Deposit Operations

Jeff Casey
Senior Vice President
Alternative Delivery Channels

Mark Murray
Senior Vice President
Customer Service

Dennis Steckly
Senior Vice President  
Production Services

Clay Trumble
Senior Vice President
Credit Administration

Larry Williams
Senior Vice President  
Infrastructure Services

DIRECTORS

Gary L. Webb
Chairman of the Board 
First Technology Services, Inc. 
Executive Vice President
Operations 
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Gary D. Tucker
President and CEO 
First Technology Services, Inc.

F. Scott Dueser
Chairman of the Board, 
President and CEO 
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Ronald D. Butler II
Executive Vice President and 
Chief Administrative Officer
First Financial Bankshares, Inc., 
Chairman and CEO 
First Financial Bank, Abilene Region

J. Bruce Hildebrand
Executive Vice President and  
Chief Financial Officer  
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

Michael L. Boyd
Chairman, President and CEO 
First Financial Bank, San Angelo Region

Jay Gibbs
Chairman, President and CEO  
First Financial Bank, Weatherford Region

Mike Mauldin
Chairman, President and CEO  
First Financial Bank, Hereford Region

Trent B. Swearengin 
President and CEO  
First Financial Bank, Eastland Region

Les Mariotti
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
First Financial Bank, Southlake Region 
First Financial Bank, Weatherford Region

Ron Giddiens
Investments 
Partner, D&G Consulting

Tim Lancaster
President and CEO
Hendrick Health System

Abilene |  Fort Worth  |  Odessa  |  Orange  |  San Angelo  |  Stephenville  |  Sweetwater

Left to Right - Wayne Chowning, Bradley D. Brown, David Castleberry, Richard Young, Barbara Hill, David Byrd, Konrad S. Halbert, Kirk W. Thaxton

First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company

First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company 
enjoyed another very successful year.  Total assets 
under management at year end had a book value of 
$2.46 billion, a 10.4 percent increase from $2.23 billion 
at the end of 2012.  The market value of the total 
assets was $3.36 billion, an increase of $509 million or 
17.9 percent from $2.85 billion in 2012.  For the year 
the Trust Company’s fee income increased 12.8 percent 
to $16.3 million from $14.5 million, and net earnings 
after tax increased 18.5 percent to $6.1 million from 
$5.2 million in 2012.

The Company’s investment performance continued to 
remain strong led by the core domestic and the equity 
income portfolios, which had returns for the year of 
34.26 percent and 32.75 percent, respectively.

We were very pleased that Walter G. Riedel, III, President 
and CEO of the Nelda C. & H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, 
Orange, Texas, and advisory board member of First 
Financial Bank, Southeast Region, joined the Trust 
Company’s board of directors in July 2013.  Walter is 
an excellent addition to the Board with his accounting, 
investment and foundation experience.

$2,000

Trust Assets (in millions)

2009

$1,664

2010

$1,783

2011

$1,912

2012

$2,233

2013

$2,465

Trust Fees (in millions)

$0

2009

$9.08

2010

$10.81

2011

$12.67

2012

$14.46

$16.32

2013
Trust Net Income (in millions)

$0

$7

2009

$2,631

2010

$3.254

2011

$4.176

2012

$5.183

2013

$6.142

SENIOR OFFICERS

SENIOR OFFICERS (continued)

Kirk W. Thaxton
Chairman, President and CEO

David Byrd
Executive Vice President  
Manager, San Angelo

David Castleberry
Executive Vice President  
Manager, Stephenville

Konrad S. Halbert
Executive Vice President  
Manager, Fort Worth

Barbara Hill
Executive Vice President  
Manager, Odessa

Richard Young
Executive Vice President  
Manager, Abilene

Bradley D. Brown
Senior Vice President
Manager, Beaumont/Orange

Wayne Chowning
Senior Vice President  
Manager, Sweetwater

Larry Cleveland
Senior Vice President  
Manager, Operations

Christopher N. Montoya
Senior Vice President
Manager, Equities

David B. Pitzer
Senior Vice President  
Manager, Real Property

Bill Rowe
Senior Vice President
Manager, Fixed Income

Randy Spiva
Senior Vice President  
Manager, Oil & Gas

DIRECTORS

Kirk W. Thaxton
Chairman, President and CEO
First Financial Trust & Asset 
Management Company, N.A.

Sarah Campbell 
Portfolio Manager

Joe E. Canon, J.D.
Executive Director
Dodge Jones Foundation

David Copeland
President
Shelton Family Foundation

Ronnie Cox
Investments

F. Scott Dueser
Chairman of the Board,
President and CEO
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

David F. Lupton
President
Angelo Glass & Mirror
Company. Inc.

Bill Parham
Boucher Morgan & Young CPAs

Walter G. Riedel, III
President and CEO
Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher  
Stark Foundation

ADVISORY DIRECTOR

John L. Beckham
Beckham Rector & Eargle LLP

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