# Robert Barnes

> Robert B. “Bob” Barnes is chairman and CEO of IBC Bank-Austin and president of IBC Mortgage and IBC First Equity. He led IBC’s formal Austin expansion in 2004 after working at IBC-Houston. His civic work includes Austin Habitat for Humanity, ULI Austin, the Downtown Austin Alliance and the Texas State History Museum Foundation. He received RECA’s Gary S. Farmer Commendation of Excellence in 2018 and ULI Austin’s Influencer Award in 2019.

- **Role:** Chairman & CEO at IBC Bank-Austin
- **Organizations:** IBC Bank-Austin, IBC Mortgage, IBC First Equity, IBC Bank-Houston (former role), U.S. Army (veteran), Urban Land Institute, Real Estate Council of Austin, Downtown Austin Alliance, Texas State History Museum Foundation, Austin Habitat for Humanity (former board member), Opportunity Austin Economic Development Committee, Long Center Corporate Council, Amigos de las Américas, American YouthWorks
- **Education:** BA in Political Science, Randolph-Macon College, MBA, University of Arkansas
- **Known for:** Led IBC’s formal Austin expansion in 2004., RECA Gary S. Farmer Commendation of Excellence, 2018., ULI Austin Influencer Award, 2019.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Served in Vietnam as a commissioned U.S. Army officer and platoon leader.
- **Before 2004** — Spent three years as senior vice president and commercial lender at IBC-Houston.
- **2004** — Led IBC’s formal Austin market entry and downtown regional headquarters opening as president and CEO.
- **2012** — IBC and Endeavor unveiled plans for IBC Bank Plaza, to house the Austin headquarters.
- **2013** — IBC Bank Plaza groundbreaking took place April 30.
- **2018** — Received RECA’s Gary S. Farmer Commendation of Excellence.
- **2019** — Received ULI Austin’s Influencer Award; Austin Habitat board roster listed him as a director.
- **2021** — Austin Habitat annual report listed him as treasurer.
- **2023–2025** — Named an Austin Business Journal Power Player in each of these years, according to IBC’s biography.
- **2026** — Listed as an Austin Habitat CEO Build participant; attended MABTA’s May 14 business gathering as the CEO of presenting sponsor IBC Bank-Austin.

## Achievements

- Led IBC’s formal Austin expansion in 2004.
- RECA Gary S. Farmer Commendation of Excellence, 2018.
- ULI Austin Influencer Award, 2019.
- American YouthWorks Cliffie Award (date not established).
- Austin Business Journal Power Player recognition in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- Served as Austin Habitat for Humanity treasurer, listed in its 2021 annual report.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — MABTA reported his attendance at its May 14 Cocktails & Connections event in Austin; IBC was the presenting sponsor.
- **2026-05** — Austin Habitat listed him among participants for the CEO Build scheduled May 15 in Manor.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ibc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-barnes-3035a13a

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