Third Coast Bank Appoints Laura Rau as Chief Risk Officer
PR Newswire•09/11/2026•16:15 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Third Coast Bank appoints Laura Rau executive vice president and chief risk officer
- ➤Rau leads enterprise risk management and strengthens the Bank’s risk governance framework
- ➤Rau joined Third Coast in January 2026 after serving as a regional bank’s chief compliance officer
- ➤Third Coast Bank operates 20 branches across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Greater Houston, and San Antonio
Expert Statements
Bart Caraway, Founder, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Third Coast
“Laura brings broad experience and a deep understanding of risk across a range of financial services organizations.”
Bart Caraway, Founder, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Third Coast
“Her experience and collaborative approach make her a valuable addition to our leadership team. As Third Coast continues to grow, Laura's leadership will help us maintain a strong risk framework that supports our business and positions us for long-term success.”
Laura Rau, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Third Coast Bank
“Strong risk management should evolve alongside the organization.”
Laura Rau, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Third Coast Bank
“Our focus is on ensuring that our risk governance framework keeps pace with the business and that our strategy, risk appetite and priorities remain aligned. Ultimately, it is about sound decision-making and responsible, sustainable growth.”
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Experienced risk and compliance executive brings extensive banking, regulatory and payments expertise to support the Bank's continued growth
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