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Jarrett Warren

I'm Jarrett Warren and I've been with Extraco Banks for over 12 years, accumulating over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. I find fulfillment in assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses in achieving their dreams. Apart from my role at Extraco, I've dedicated over 12 years to volunteering with the Extraco Event Center at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo, where I serve as the Chairman for the Public Relations Committee. In my downtime, I relish outdoor activities like fishing, strumming my guitar, and cherishing moments with my family.

Ben Doskocil

I'm Ben Doskocil, bringing over a decade of banking experience to Extraco. I hold a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Baylor University and a Masters in Finance and Banking from Kingston University in London, England. Outside of my professional commitments, I am an active member of Harris Creek Baptist Church and currently participating in Leadership Waco.

Glynn Castro

I'm Glynn Castro, a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in commercial lending. Throughout my career, I've established a proven track record of nurturing robust customer relationships to assist businesses and their owners in achieving their financial objectives. My educational background includes a BA in Finance and Management Information Systems from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, and an MBA in Global Banking and Finance from the Birmingham Business School in England.

Jake Herndon

I'm Jake Herndon, boasting over 30 years of experience in the fiduciary services industry, specializing in corporate and non-profit retirement plans, estate planning, portfolio management, and personal trusts. A graduate of Abilene Christian University, I've remained actively engaged in community service, serving as a long-time member of the Temple Lions Club, where I've held positions such as club secretary and treasurer. Additionally, I currently serve as treasurer for the Association for Pet Adoption Center and as President of the Greater Temple Belton Foundation. Outside of my professional and volunteer commitments, my wife, Brenda, and I are proud parents to two children, Shayla and Case. We are dedicated members of the Western Hills Church of Christ, where I serve as an elder.

Extraco Banks website honored in Davey Awards

With the help of Unleashed Technologies, Extraco Banks built a brand new website that launched in early 2020. With customer experience top of mind, we worked with the awesome team at Unleashed to create a digital environment that we knew our customers would appreciate.

Tips to Keep Your Business Secure Online

Consider Yahoo, Marriott International, Adult Friend Finder, Anthem, and Target. What do these companies have in common? They’ve all experienced some of the largest data breaches in history. The scary thing is that you can’t protect all your data all the time, but there are many things you can do to guard against a cyber-attack.

Inflation and Managing Your Investments

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of your dollars. When excessive it can be a significant setback to your portfolio’s performance. It is something we always need to consider in our long-term planning; our expectations for inflation help drive what we need our investments to achieve to lift us to our goals.

To Build or Not to Build: Get the Home That’s Right for You

Times are tough for buyers in today’s seller’s market. There is low inventory and incredibly tough competition for homes all over the country. Many buyers in the market have decided to build a new home to ensure they get the home that is right for them.

Managing seasonal demand

Extraco Banks is committed to building businesses throughout Central Texas. Whether you're a startup or looking to create a succession plan for your business, we have the resources to help you achieve your business goals.

Ways to identify new markets and customers

Extraco Banks is committed to building businesses throughout Central Texas. Whether you're a startup or looking to create a succession plan for your business, we have the resources to help you achieve your business goals.

Finding new business verticals

Extraco Banks is committed to building businesses throughout Central Texas. Whether you're a startup or looking to create a succession plan for your business, we have the resources to help you achieve your business goals.

Tax Refunds: Frequently Asked Questions

At the beginning of each year, you’ll start to receive tax information in the mail. After using these forms to file your taxes, you might expect a tax refund. While you can choose to have it deposited to your bank account, the IRS controls the entire processing and transaction process.

Virtual Assistants in Banking: Get Fast Answers to Banking Questions

You’re already familiar with the concept of a virtual assistant. Chat bots and virtual assistants have been around for a while, but they aren’t always as helpful as we’d like them to be. Newer technology, however, has improved this to provide you with the best answers to some of the most common questions we receive. You may have a question that falls outside the norm. Never fear! Our brand new chat feature also helps you to reach a real Extraco Relationship Banker to streamline the process from question to solution.

Settling Financial Matters When a Loved One Passes

During the loss of a loved one, it can be hard to think straight and know how to unravel your loved one’s finances once he/she passes. It can feel overwhelming trying to deal with all the details. We've compiled a checklist of the typical duties of an executor when settling an estate.

Your Complete Moving Checklist

There is so much to do when you’re getting ready to move — especially if you’re moving to a new city. This checklist won’t reduce your to-do list, but it can make it easier to avoid forgetting important tasks.

Bank & Brews Waco | Utilizing Google Web Tools in Your Small Business Marketing Strategy

Take a deep dive into some of the essential (and free) Google website tools that all businesses should be utilizing. For our August Bank & Brews workshop, Extraco’s own Digital Marketing Specialist, Carina Yebra, walked attendees through what she considers to be essential, and often underutilized, tools for all businesses– Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, and Google My Business. 

Utilizing Financial Tools in Extraco eBank

Incorporate your Extraco accounts, external bank accounts, and manually added financials into our budgeting, savings, debt, and spending tools. Using Extraco eBank, we’ve made it easy for you to take a “big picture” look at your financial journey. Combine all of your accounts, non-Extraco included, to build out visual dashboards.

Understanding eBank Security Alerts

Extraco eBank offers several security alert options to notify you of specific account activities. Utilize customizable alert settings for added security on your account. When logged into Extraco eBank, select the Settings tab on the left hand side and then Alerts. Standard alerts are automatically toggled on, but you can adjust any as you see fit.

How to Enroll in Consumer Bill Pay

Bill Pay is an online service which allows you to pay a person and/or a company through your online bank account. You determine who you want to pay, when you want to make the payment, how often you want to send the payment, and which account you want the payment to come from. It's safe, secure and easy to use.

ICYMI– Bank & Brews Waco | A Deep Dive into Google Analytics

After wrapping up a three-part series around the Startup Waco and Public Improvement District Marketing Skills Toolkit, we thought it was time to take a deep dive into some of the essential tools that all businesses should be utilizing. For our June Bank & Brews workshop, Extraco’s own Digital Marketing Specialist, Carina Yebra, walked attendees through what she considers to be an essential, and often underutilized, tool for all businesses– Google Analytics. 

ICYMI– Bank & Brews Temple | Business Plans

A solid business plan is essential for all businesses. Jason Ehler of the Small Business Development Center and Brian Reinhardt of Extraco hosted a great session on what to include in your business plan (as well as what NOT to include), how often to revisit your plan after the COVID-19 pandemic, and resources that all business-owners should be utilizing.

Personal Debt Ratio Calculator

Use this calculator to quickly determine your debt-to-income ratio. This is the percentage of your gross income required to cover your housing and debt payments.

Calculating Your Debt-to-Income Ratios

Learn how to calculate your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) to estimate how much you can afford on your next mortgage. In addition to your credit score, your debt-to-income (DTI) ratios are looked at by closely by mortgage lenders when you apply for a loan. This ratio is extremely important in determining the risk associated with approval.

ICYMI: November Bank & Brews | Digital Marketing 101

The November edition of our Bank & Brews virtual workshop series was all about Digital Marketing in the era of COVID-19 and beyond. The workshop was led by Gordon Law, President of Swimming Duck, a marketing agency based out of Dallas. Gordon is also a professor at SMU where he teaches marketing and digital media. He has over 40 years of marketing and advertising experience and is a great friend of Extraco Banks. We were thrilled to have him lead our final virtual workshop of 2020. 

ICYMI— The Human Resources Lifecycle of a Business

We want to share our expertise and knowledge about the lifecycle of an employee – from hiring to firing – with you. Below is a recap of our October Bank & Brews workshops focused on four aspects of human resources which are vital to a business (and improving the bottom line): hiring, building, coaching & disciplining employees. Make sure to download the templates from each workshop!

ICYMI– Best Practices for Business Finances

The importance of well-organized business finances cannot be overstated. Keeping accurate and well-organized financial data is critical for knowing the status of your business, tax season, and especially when seeking financing.