Lubbock Smith III

From the State Fair down the X to the Pine 44 Oakland Boyz

Last week’s Revitalization Seminar at our South Dallas Financial Literacy Center brought together leaders from Vista Bank, Galvanize Sustainable Capital, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Matthews to discuss how to drive long-term impact in Southern Dallas. From Historic Tax Credits to New Markets Tax Credits, panelists shared insights on how to unlock capital, attract investment, and create sustainable change in historically underchampioned areas. We’re proud to help lead conversations like this that move our communities forward. #CommunityDevelopment #SouthDallas #PeopleFirst #InvestInDallas #FinancialLiteracy #UrbanRevitalization #SmallBusinessSupport

We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at our South Dallas banking center with an inspiring panel of community leaders (including our very own Ivan Jones and Josie Gomez Fields) and food & drinks from local Hispanic business owners from around the DFW metroplex! Thank you to our South Dallas intern, Emilee Sanchez for all your work in organizing the event, and to everyone who came out to support! #HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityImpact #SouthDallas #LatinoVoices #PeopleFirst

"This is exactly the type of work that all commercial banks should be engaged in... Teaching underserved entrepreneurs who are willing to put in the work how to fish while providing a ‘quality pond’ for them to fish from.” - @johndsteinmetz apnews.com/press-release/…

We were honored to partner with our client, Feed the Streetz, for the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing in South Dallas. Together, we served nearly 600 neighbors with hot meals, blessing bags, and heartfelt connection at our banking center. Special thanks to our clients Dikita Enterprises and @RuthiesForGood for joining the effort to make a real impact. Grateful to serve alongside such generous partners and community leaders. #ThanksgivingBlessing #VistaBank #PeopleFirst #CommunityImpact #SouthDallas #FeedTheStreetz #EntrepreneursBankingEntrepreneurs

RT @terencecrawford: For all the nobodies ✔️

This week, we were honored to welcome @MayorKeithJames of West Palm Beach, Florida, to our South Dallas Banking and Financial Literacy Center. The Mayor heard about Vista’s passion to serve S. Dallas firsthand and wanted to tour the location, meet the team behind the mission, and share more about his own incredible financial literacy initiative and impact. After meeting with Vista Board Member Bill Mahomes, President & CEO @johndsteinmetz, @LubbockSmith1, and Charles McElrath, the group discussed our shared passion to elevate communities through the power of financial literacy + small business. Thank you, Mayor James, for all you are doing in W. Palm Beach and taking your valuable time in Dallas to meet with our team! Given we have a location right up the road from you, this feels like the beginning of an amazing journey to come! #CommunityBanking #PeopleFirst #SunnySouthDallas #FinancialLiteracy #FloridaBusiness #TexasBusiness #EntrepreneursBankingEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #SmallBiz

Vista’s Senior Vice President & Director of Community Development and Outreach @LubbockSmith1, recently connected with the 2025 Senior class of @TexasTechFB in Dallas during their annual retreat. He shared insights on managing finances and building entrepreneurial skills, empowering these student-athletes for success beyond the field. Proud to stand alongside these outstanding young men and the entire program as they prepare for bright futures in football and beyond. #GunsUp #WreckEm

Last week, our South Dallas team proudly cheered on @LubbockSmith1 at the @DallasBizNews's 40 Under 40 event, recognizing him as one of this year’s honorees. Lubbock’s dedication to empowering others and strengthening our communities is an inspiration to all of us. From championing financial literacy to building relationships rooted in trust, he embodies what People First truly means. Congratulations again, Lubbock—we’re so proud to have you on Team Vista! #DBJ40Under40 #VistaBank #PeopleFirst #Leadership #CommunityImpact

Last week, our South Dallas team proudly cheered on @LubbockSmith1 at the @DallasBizNews's 40 Under 40 event, recognizing him as one of this year’s honorees. Lubbock’s dedication to empowering others and strengthening our communities is an inspiration to all of us. From championing financial literacy to building relationships rooted in trust, he embodies what People First truly means. Congratulations again, Lubbock—we’re so proud to have you on Team Vista! #DBJ40Under40 #VistaBank #PeopleFirst #Leadership #CommunityImpact

Congratulations to @LubbockSmith1 of @VistaBank on graduating with Class LXVI! We’re proud to celebrate this milestone alongside you and look forward to seeing the continued impact of your leadership in community development and banking. #SWGSB #BankingLeaders #SMUCox

Join us in celebrating a major milestone for @LubbockSmith1! 🎓👏 This weekend, our Senior Vice President & Director of Community Development and Vista Outreach graduated from @swgsb at @SMUCox, Class LXVI! Lubbock’s commitment to professional growth and service-driven leadership continues to inspire us all. We’re so proud of this achievement and grateful to have him on Team Vista! #SWGSB #Banking #PeopleFirst #LeadershipInBanking #TeamVista #TexasBankers

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, our very own @LubbockSmith1 and Tennille Lang from the South Dallas Banking and Financial Literacy Center teamed up with @dallasschools for "Making Money Moves," an event hosted at @dallascollegetx! They had the opportunity to teach financial literacy to 75 students, covering everything from budgeting and saving to building strong financial habits that last a lifetime. At Vista Bank, we believe knowledge is power, and we’re proud to invest in the next generation of financially savvy leaders. 🙌 #FinancialLiteracyMonth #MakingMoneyMoves #CommunityBanking #PeopleFirst #SouthDallas #VistaBank #EntrepreneursBankingEntrepreneurs #FinancialEducation

We’re incredibly proud to share that @LubbockSmith1, our Senior Vice President & Director of Community Development and Vista Outreach, has been named one of @DallasBizNews's 2025 40 Under 40 honorees! Lubbock’s passion for people, dedication to community impact, and unwavering commitment to empowering others make him a true force for good—not just at Vista Bank, but across South Dallas and beyond. From championing financial literacy to building relationships that strengthen our communities, Lubbock leads with heart, purpose, and vision. This recognition is just one more reflection of the difference he makes every single day! Congratulations, Lubbock! We’re honored to have you on Team Vista! #DBJ40Under40 #PeopleFirst #VistaBank #CommunityImpact #Leadership #EntrepreneursBankingEntrepreneurs

Thank you to our partners at Tomorrow’s Workforce Academy last Friday! We appreciate your support for the Dallas ISD Internship Program. Special thanks to keynote Lubbock Smith @LubbockSmith1 and facilitators Kate Haydon @NAFCareerAcads and Mario Moore from Everon!

Congratulations @LubbockSmith1 🎉👏🏼 on receiving @dallasbizjournal's Community Champion Award at the 2023 Leaders In Diversity Ceremony. You not only inspire our team here at Vista, but your hard work and commitment to our South Dallas community is truly making a difference.

Join us in celebrating the incredible spirit of Opal Lee and the monumental significance of Juneteenth. Together, we embrace freedom and inspire unity. Happy Juneteenth from Vista Bank!

We’d like to thank the academy. 😂🏆 But seriously, hats off to our incredible DFW team members who make Vista Bank worthy of this great honor and just a fun place to call work. Cheers to our incredible HR team and Vista Culture Committee for your selfless hearts. And special thanks to the Vista Board and leadership for putting People First by example. Because of each of you, we received the distinguished @DallasBizNews Best Places to Work award today, named 9th best middle-sized workplace in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Ask any Vista team members what makes this work environment special and they will tell you Vista is simply a family. It’s humbling when others acknowledge and recognize our unique culture as well. Thank you Dallas Business Journal! #NowHiring #PeopleFirst #CommunityBanking #CompanyCulture #BestPlacestoWork

Vista Bank is proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and honor entrepreneurs like Victoria Elliott, Geico Agency Owner, military advocate, community leader, Board Member with the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, and valued client for her tenacity, passion and drive. Building one of the most successful agencies in Texas, Victoria’s commitment to providing best-in-class service gives her agency a distinct advantage in today’s digital age. But even more impressive is her heart to give back to her community. Victoria, we are honored to serve you so you can keep serving others! #EntrepreneursBankingEntrepreneurs #communitybanking #dallasbusiness

So exciting to tour our new S. Dallas location with community partners from the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Southern Dallas Progress Community Development Corporation, Foundations Entrepreneurship Development Company, and SDFP Innovation Center. Can't wait to see what this team will do together to serve entrepreneurs across the region! Stay tuned for more details as we prepare for our Grand Opening in May. #communitybanking #DallasBiz #southdallas #peoplefirst #entrepreneursbankingentrepreneurs