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Jared Craighead

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Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Initiatives at Vista Bank
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

With over 20 years of experience, Jared Craighead is Vista Banks Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives. He guides strategic enterprise goals like M&A, capital raises, and regulatory matters. A Baylor University graduate with a JD from George Mason University, he formerly served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel at the Texas Railroad Commission.

Jared is a dedicated community leader and an Eagle Scout. He has been actively involved in community development, particularly through initiatives aimed at serving entrepreneurs and enhancing financial literacy in underserved areas like South Dallas.

He played a pivotal role in elevating Vista Bank to become the top Main Street Lending Program lender in Texas and the second-leading lender in the country.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Initiatives
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Strategic Growth
His role focuses on planning and executing key initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and footprint expansion for Vista Bank.
Financial Regulation
He manages state and federal regulatory matters for the bank and previously served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel for the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Initiatives
Vista Bank
1-2015 - 6-2020
Chief of Staff & General Counsel
Railroad Commission of Texas
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Leadership Team – Jared Craighead - Vista Bank. Featured in Vista Bank (Corporate Website)
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Vista Bank Taps Jared Craighead, Chief Of Staff And General Counsel. Featured in Vista Bank (Press Release)
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Education
1994 - 1998
BBA in Finance
Baylor University
2001 - 2004
Doctor of Law - JD
George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School
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