Brett Murphy Named as Region 13 President of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Austin, TX (August 28, 2024)
Brett Murphy, Whitley Penn Audit Partner, has been elected as Region 13 President of The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) for a second time.
“Being elected as the Region 13 President for a second time is a privilege that reinforces our continued commitment and support for the Texas banking industry,” stated Murphy. “I am looking forward to further building meaningful relationships and prioritizing Region 13’s mission of continued growth of strategic allies that share the same vision and passion as our community bankers and that understand how essential these banks are to our economy and local communities.”
Murphy has significant knowledge and experience working with financial institutions and financial services companies. Additionally, Murphy’s financial institution experience includes working with banks ranging from de novo to $4 billion, assisting with IPOs, acquisitions and FDICIA implementation. He has also worked with both publicly traded and privately held companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution & logistics, retail, infrastructure, and employee benefit plans.
Murphy is a member of the American Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Texas Bankers Association (TBA), the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) and was recently elected to serve on the Leadership Division Board of Directors for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for the Central Texas Chapter of the Risk Management Association (RMA).
Murphy earned his B.B.A. in accounting from Texas Tech University.
About Independent Bankers Association of Texas Leadership Division
Formed in 1974, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) represents Texas community banks. The Austin-based group is the largest state community banking organization in the nation, with membership comprised of almost 5,000 banks and branches in more than 700 Texas communities. Providing safe and responsible financial services to all Texans, IBAT member bank assets range in size from $28 million to $51 billion with combined assets statewide of nearly $296 billion. IBAT member banks are committed to supporting and investing in their local communities. For more information on IBAT, please visit www.ibat.org.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
Whitley Penn is a full-service public accounting firm with nine locations, and more than 800 employees delivering tax, audit, and consulting services across a myriad of industries. The firm has consistently been recognized as “One the Top 100 Firms in the U.S.” and “Best of the Best” by INSIDE Public Accounting and other industry publications. For more information on Whitley Penn, please visit www.whitleypenn.com.
Austin, TX (August 28, 2024)
Brett Murphy, Whitley Penn Audit Partner, has been elected as Region 13 President of The Leadership Division of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) for a second time.
“Being elected as the Region 13 President for a second time is a privilege that reinforces our continued commitment and support for the Texas banking industry,” stated Murphy. “I am looking forward to further building meaningful relationships and prioritizing Region 13’s mission of continued growth of strategic allies that share the same vision and passion as our community bankers and that understand how essential these banks are to our economy and local communities.”
Murphy has significant knowledge and experience working with financial institutions and financial services companies. Additionally, Murphy’s financial institution experience includes working with banks ranging from de novo to $4 billion, assisting with IPOs, acquisitions and FDICIA implementation.
He has also worked with both publicly traded and privately held companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution & logistics, retail, infrastructure, and employee benefit plans.
Murphy is a member of the American Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Texas Bankers Association (TBA), the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) and was recently elected to serve on the Leadership Division Board of Directors for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for the Central Texas Chapter of the Risk Management Association (RMA).
Murphy earned his B.B.A. in accounting from Texas Tech University.
About Independent Bankers Association of Texas Leadership Division
Formed in 1974, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) represents Texas community banks. The Austin-based group is the largest state community banking organization in the nation, with membership comprised of almost 5,000 banks and branches in more than 700 Texas communities. Providing safe and responsible financial services to all Texans, IBAT member bank assets range in size from $28 million to $51 billion with combined assets statewide of nearly $296 billion. IBAT member banks are committed to supporting and investing in their local communities. For more information on IBAT, please visit www.ibat.org.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
Whitley Penn is a full-service public accounting firm with nine locations, and more than 800 employees delivering tax, audit, and consulting services across a myriad of industries. The firm has consistently been recognized as “One the Top 100 Firms in the U.S.” and “Best of the Best” by INSIDE Public Accounting and other industry publications. For more information on Whitley Penn, please visit www.whitleypenn.com.
