How do we get our business to work when we get rid of the people who do the work? It's a plan for extinction.

In this play, we recognize that the business acumen of the channel provides better value.

Most people like doing business with people that are from where they are from. The investors in this bank live in this neighborhood, live in Dallas and share in the belief that independent, locally owned banks can provide a benefit to the community.

I made about $8 an hour, which was pretty good for the '70s. It taught me what hard work was about and motivated me toward pursuits of a more intellectual nature.

Last month during deadline, I just couldn't finish it. Then I thought well hell, maybe it's time I wrapped it up.

Employees are anxious and terrified.