The 1911 Group
The 1911 Group is a curated community of accomplished SMU alumni driving business and leadership across Dallas–Fort Worth. Members gain access to exclusive luncheons featuring prominent speakers from business and sports, private dinners at top Park Cities restaurants, and a 300+ member alumni directory to expand both personal and professional networks. With monthly gatherings and over fifteen signature luncheons each year, The 1911 Group fosters genuine connections, collaboration, and idea exchange among SMU’s most driven alumni.
The 1911 Group
The Power of Continuity: Scaling Security National Bank in North Texas
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This week on SMU Stories, we sat down with James Landen Jr., SMU alumnus (Class of 2010) and Chief Revenue Officer & Market President at Security National Bank of Texas, a proud sponsor of the 1911 Group.
James shares his family’s multi-generational connection to SMU, his academic path through the Cox School of Business, and the early career experiences from Bank of America’s corporate audit program and Veritex Community Bank that shaped his approach to leadership, credit discipline, and relationship banking.
Tune in as James discusses Security National Bank’s expansion into the Dallas market in 2019, the bank’s role in supporting local businesses through PPP lending during the pandemic, and how a focus on continuity, local decision-making, and long-term relationships continues to drive growth across North Texas.
