Commercial Lending
C&I, middle market, corporate and business banking.
Texas banking specialists since 2003
Banking talent.
Relationships.
Results.
Executive search exclusively focused on banking. Connecting leading financial institutions with proven commercial lending, credit and executive leadership talent.
Since 2003Serving the banking industry
30+ YearsBanking & search experience
Texas FocusRelationships across key markets
Why Legacy
We know banking because we came from banking.
Legacy Search Partners brings a banker's perspective to executive search. We understand the performance expectations, credit culture, leadership dynamics and market relationships behind every successful banking hire.
Led by Tom Jordan, the firm takes a focused, consultative approach—representing banks professionally, evaluating fit beyond the résumé and building relationships that last well beyond a placement.
Banking expertise
The talent that moves banks forward.
Focused search across the revenue, credit and leadership roles that have the greatest impact on a bank's growth and performance.
Specialty Banking
Commercial real estate, private banking and specialty lending.
Credit
Chief Credit Officers, senior credit officers, underwriters and portfolio managers.
Executive Leadership
CEOs, presidents, market leaders, CLOs and banking leadership teams.
For financial institutions
Find the banker who changes the market.
We identify and engage proven banking professionals—many of whom are not actively looking—and represent your opportunity with credibility and discretion.
Start a Confidential SearchFor banking professionals
Make your next move with confidence.
Explore the market confidentially with a recruiter who understands banking roles, compensation, culture and the difference between an opening and a genuine career opportunity.
Start a ConversationTrusted in Texas banking
Relationships built over decades.
Bank leaders trust Legacy Search Partners to understand their market, represent their institution properly and bring qualified talent to the table.
Tom has done a great job for me over the years at both Texas Capital Bank and CrossFirst Bank. We continue to use him to find qualified prospects as I believe they know our market extremely well, and represent us properly.George JonesCrossFirst Bank — Chairman & CEO; founder of Texas Capital Bank
I’ve worked with Tom on many occasions for quality bankers in the Dallas market and he has placed some of the top lenders within our bank. He knows the Dallas and Fort Worth markets extremely well, and have always delivered.Tom SwileyProsperity Bank (formerly LegacyTexas Bank) — President of Dallas
We've worked with Tom since the early stages of forming Texas Capital Bank and he has been a solid partner in bringing banking talent to the table. He knows the banking market in Texas and brings top talent.Vince AckersonTexas Capital Bank — Vice Chairman
We have worked with Tom for many years and his firm has helped us hire many of our top talent. Legacy Search Partners produces solid results and I highly recommend their firm.Brian HeflinPlainsCapital Bank — President
Tom has been a knowledgeable career partner in placing candidates with my group and providing career advice to me personally.Mark WilliamsonLegacyTexas Bank — EVP Chief Credit Officer
Tom is an expert in the recruiting for the financial services industry. I have worked with Tom on a number of occasions and he and his group produce great results.Cass RobinsonPlainsCapital Bank — President
Tom and Wade have built a great business and provide the very best their industry has to offer. They are recognized as true advisors to their clients and deliver the highest quality of anyone in their profession.Clay JettSimmons Bank — Market President, San Antonio, TX
Tom Jordan is an accomplished professional. He and his firm are responsive, sensitive to clients’ and candidates’ needs and preferences, and well attuned to market dynamics.Daryl KirkhamMaplemark Bank — EVP Director of Private Banking
I have had the privilege to work with Tom on both sides of the table over the past 20+ years and he has always been one of the best in the business. He genuinely strives for the best possible fit and outcome on each assignment and relationship.Wyatt DicksonCrossFirst Bank — Director of Private Banking, Dallas, TX
Tom and Wade are great recruiters that understand my needs and only presents candidates with qualified skills and integrity. As a result we have hired many of their candidates.Bart BeardenOakwood Bank — President/Founder
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Let’s talk about the banker—or the opportunity—you’re looking for.
Confidential conversations. Straightforward advice. Deep Texas banking relationships.