Benchmark Bankshares (OTCMKTS:BMBN), headquartered in Bowie, Texas, is the bank holding company for Benchmark Bank, a community-focused financial services provider founded in 2006. With a network of branch offices across the Texas Panhandle and into Oklahoma, the company has grown by concentrating on relationship banking in small towns and regional markets. From its inception, Benchmark Bankshares has positioned itself as a local partner, catering to the unique financial needs of individuals, families, and businesses in its service area.
Through its banking subsidiary, Benchmark Bankshares offers a comprehensive suite of deposit products, including checking and savings accounts, money market instruments, and certificates of deposit. Its lending portfolio encompasses commercial and industrial loans, real estate financing for both owner-occupied and investment properties, agricultural credit, and consumer loans. The bank enhances its core offerings with treasury management services, payment processing solutions, and state-of-the-art online and mobile banking platforms designed to improve cash flow and operational efficiency.
In addition to traditional banking services, Benchmark Bankshares provides wealth management and trust services, addressing investment advisory, retirement planning, and fiduciary needs for high-net-worth individuals and small businesses. Its mortgage division supports homebuyers and homeowners seeking purchase loans or refinancing, leveraging in-house underwriting for timely, locally guided decision-making. This integrated approach enables the company to deliver end-to-end financial solutions under one roof while fostering long-term client relationships.
The executive leadership team at Benchmark Bankshares brings decades of combined community banking experience. President and Chief Executive Officer David M. King guides the firm’s strategic direction and governance, supported by senior officers overseeing lending, operations, finance, and risk management. The company emphasizes prudent risk practices, strong corporate governance, and active engagement in local economic development, contributing to its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the markets it serves.
