# Jay Rogers

> Allen “Jay” Rogers was a Texas commercial banker and longtime chairman and CEO of IBC Bank-Houston. He helped develop IBC’s Houston presence after its 1997 entry, served on its parent company’s investment committee, and supported education and civic organizations. His later roles included president of IBC Bank Rockport and chairman emeritus of the Houston and Corpus Christi boards. He died on May 13, 2026.

- **Role:** Commercial banker and banking executive
- **Organizations:** IBC Bank-Houston, IBC Bank Rockport, International Bancshares Corporation Investment Committee, Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation, Covenant House Texas, Coastal Conservation Association, InTown Chamber of Commerce
- **From:** Dickinson, United States
- **Education:** Undergraduate degree, Baylor University, Rutgers University, University of Houston
- **Known for:** Over 40 years of commercial-lending experience., Helped expand IBC’s Houston branch network after its 1997 market entry., Served the Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation as director and emeritus director for more than 20 years.

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Began developing IBC’s Houston presence as the bank entered the market with five branches.
- **2005** — Appointed to the Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation board.
- **2007** — Appointed chairman and CEO of IBC-Houston; Jeff Samples succeeded him as regional president.
- **2017** — Honored with Julie Rogers for over 30 years of Covenant House Texas service.
- **2018** — Inducted into Dickinson High School’s Alumni Hall of Fame.
- **2020** — Spoke publicly in support of financial education, employee recognition and scholarships.
- **By 2026** — Served as IBC Bank Rockport president and chairman emeritus of the Houston and Corpus Christi boards.

## Achievements

- Over 40 years of commercial-lending experience.
- Helped expand IBC’s Houston branch network after its 1997 market entry.
- Served the Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation as director and emeritus director for more than 20 years.
- Recognized with Julie Rogers by Covenant House Texas in 2017.
- Dickinson High School Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, 2018.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Died May 13, 2026, aged 73; his final home was Rockport, Texas.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-rogers-baaa6b29

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Last updated: 2026-10-23