Huntington Names Blake Absher as Central Texas Division President
The Huntington National Bank has appointed Blake Absher as its new Central Texas Division President, based in Austin. In this role, he will lead the bank's client strategy and growth across key markets including Austin, San Antonio, Waco, and Bryan/College Station. With over two decades of banking experience in Texas, Absher brings a strong background in commercial banking leadership. Huntington continues to expand its presence in Texas as part of its long-term commitment to the state's dynamic economy. The bank is leveraging local expertise while maintaining the scale of a nearly $300 billion asset institution. Absher emphasized his focus on building trusted relationships and supporting business growth across Central Texas, which he described as experiencing strong population and economic expansion. Peyton Jones, Huntington East and Central Texas Regional President, highlighted Absher's market credibility and local insight as key assets for the bank’s relationship-based approach to banking. The appointment reflects Huntington’s strategic investment in talent acquisition and leadership development across its growing footprint.
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