Banking on Integrity

What are the challenges of maintaining company culture during rapid growth? Caroline Dwairy, a Houston native and board member of Integrity Bank, shares her story on Banking on Integrity . Raised in Houston, Caroline pursued medicine before transitioning to the business world. She joined her family's oil and gas company, witnessing its expansion from 60 to 300 employees.  Navigating growth in...

How did Jimmy Baba's early experiences in his family's business influence his entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, hosts Hazem Ahmed and Mack Neff chat with Jimmy Baba, board member and entrepreneur. Jimmy shares his journey from working in his father's liquor stores to opening a deli chain in Houston. He reflects on the people skills learned during his youth and how these experiences shaped...

What inspires someone to prioritize community engagement and education advocacy? Eric Calderon, a board member of Integrity Bank, shares his journey, emphasizing education's role in creating opportunities. Raised by a police officer and a school teacher, he reflects on a family that valued community roots. After completing engineering at Texas A&M, he pursued an entrepreneurial path post-busin...

What role does familiarity with local business dynamics play in successful community banking? In this episode of Banking on Integrity, hosts Hazem Ahmed and Mack Neff discuss the fundamentals of community banking in Houston. They discuss the importance of partnering with small and medium-sized businesses, emphasizing the need for a strong relationship between banks and their clients. Integrity Ban...

How do Mack Neff and Hazem Ahmed describe their journey to establish a new Integrity Bank? As the founders of Integrity Bank, Hazem and Mack discuss their journey in establishing a new bank in Houston. They recount their history, beginning with their previous bank, sold by another bank. Following changes at this new establishment, they decided Houston needed another Integrity Bank. This episode hi...

Banking on Integrity , hosted by Mack Neff and Hazem Ahmed, dives into Houston's business landscape. As founders of Integrity Bank, Mack and Hazem explore stories from Houston's entrepreneurs. They focus on what drives individuals, how they recover from setbacks, and their contributions to the city's growth.  With 70 years of experience combined, they understand the challenges of starting a b...

Explore the heart of Houston's business community with Banking on Integrity, brought to you by Integrity Bank. Join founders Hazem Ahmad and Mack Neff as they interview local entrepreneurs, sharing their journeys of success, overcoming challenges, and driving Houston forward. Subscribe to Banking on Integrity on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts ! See omnystudio.com/list...