David serves as Texas Regional Executive – Austin Market President for Argent Trust Company and is responsible for the oversight of most Texas markets. He opened Argent’s Austin office in early 2018. In his role as Market President, he directs and manages all fiduciary activity for the Austin team and serves as the senior leader of the complex trust, estate, and retirement services administration team. David is building a team of talented, credentialed professionals who share his commitment to creating an exceptional client experience.
Prior to joining Argent Trust Company and establishing the Austin office, he served as Executive Vice President and Regional Fiduciary Manager for Frost Wealth Advisors for fourteen years. In his role there, he was responsible for all aspects of the wealth management and trust administration team and also managed significant and complex client relationships. Prior to working for Frost, he worked for Austin Trust Company as an Executive Vice President and Senior Trust Officer.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and Personal Trust School from Southern Methodist University. In addition is a Cannon Financial Institute Trust I,II, and III Honors Graduate.
David has over 35 years of experience in the wealth management industry. Active in his Austin community, he is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Central Texas, where he previously served as President and Board Member. He is also involved with the Texas Bankers Association Wealth Management and Trust Division, serves as Board Chairman for Westminster Retirement Community, and has been appointed to the Board of Visitors at Southwestern University in Georgetown, in addition to participating in many other industry organizations.
David is an avid outdoorsman and golf enthusiast. He manages a family ranching operation on the banks of the Pedernales River in the Texas Hill Country. He and his wife, Nancy, have four children and are members of Parkway Bible Church.
