Best companies to work for include Austin Bank

Jeff Austin III, vice-chairman of the Austin Bank board, is presented with a plaque designating the bank as one of the 100 best businesses to work for in Texas. There for the presentation at the Texas Association of Business 2009 annual conference in Austin were from left, Helen Cullen Austin; Mr. Austin; Gov. Rick Perry, keynote speaker; and Sen. Robert Nichols, bank director. Austin Bank was recognized and honored at an awards ceremony Jan. 28, at the Texas Association of Business 2009 annual conference in Austin. The bank was named as one of 100 best companies to work for in Texas.

The best companies to work for award is a collaborative project of Texas Monthly magazine, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (TSCSHRM) and Best Companies Group.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the "Best Companies to Work for in Texas." The 2009 list is comprised of 100 companies which benefit the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.

"Austin Bank is especially proud to receive this honor because it came from the input of our employees," said Jeff Austin III, vice chairman of the board.

"The success of our bank has been built by a wonderful team of dedicated, professional employees. Our employees are the face of Austin Bank not only within the bank going the extra mile to serve our customers but also out in our communities helping others. To support our employees and their vital contributions, it is our goal to provide the best possible workplace environment," said Mr. Austin. "Every employee is encouraged to continue learning and developing their career, and to become involved in their local community in order to make the best place to work also be the best to live and the best place to bank."

Austin Bank has almost 400 employees in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties.