Houston community bank appoints new president, CEO

Unity National Bank of Houston NA, the only African American-owned banking institution in Texas, will have new leadership starting next year.

The Houston-based community bank named Laurie Vingaud as its next president and CEO on Dec. 3, according to a press release. She was also appointed to the Unity board of directors. Vingaud will take over day-to-day leadership of Unity National Bank of Houston on Jan. 1.

Vignaud is replacing Jeff Smith, who has served as the bank’s president and CEO for…