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Rodney Kroll, MBA

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Regional President at First State Bank
📍 Waco, Texas, United States

Rodney Kroll is a seasoned banking executive and the Regional President of First State Bank, with a rich history of leadership, including acquiring and significantly growing a local bank. He holds an MBA from Rice University and leverages his extensive experience to also serve as a Faculty Lecturer in Finance at Baylor University.

He is passionate about developing future financial leaders, a goal he actively pursues through his teaching role. His career is deeply rooted in the Texas banking community, where he has focused on serving local business needs and fostering economic growth through strategic leadership and brand development.

Unique fact: He acquired a small state bank in 1997 and successfully cultivated it into a $425 million institution.

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Experience
54 Years
Current Role
Regional President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Waco, Texas, United States
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Commercial Banking
He teaches a course on Financial Analysis and Commercial Banking at Baylor University, directly sharing his career expertise with students.
Bank Growth Strategy
Demonstrated a history of excellent performance by acquiring a small bank and expanding it into a $425 million institution, showcasing his skill in strategic development.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Regional President
First State Bank
8-2023
Faculty Lecturer
Baylor University
2001
Chief Executive Officer
Texas First State Insurance Plus Agency, Inc.
2020 - 2022
Area Chairman
Cadence Bank
1997 - 2020
President & Chairman
Texas First State Bank
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Media appearances

Rodney Kroll, Waco banker, opens new First State Bank branch. Featured in Waco Tribune‑Herald
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Rodney Kroll | First State Bank. Featured in First State Bank (official website)
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Education
1-2021 - 12-2022
MBA 2022
Rice Business
1976 - 1978
Controllership
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1969 - 1973
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Baylor University
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