Kevin J. Hanigan

Kevin J. Hanigan is President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc. Previously, he was President and CEO of ViewPoint, which has merged with LegacyTexas. Mr. Hanigan is a Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company and the bank, positions he has held since the completion of the Highlands Bank acquisition with and into the company in April 2012. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Hanigan was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Highlands Bank, serving in those roles since 2010. Prior to joining Highlands Bank, Mr. Hanigan was employed by Guaranty Bank starting in 1996, serving in numerous capacities, including Chief Lending Officer, executive in charge of retail banking, and finally as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Bank and its parent company, Guaranty Financial Group, Inc. Mr. Hanigan began his career with Bank of the Southwest in Houston in June 1980. Mr. Hanigan earned his undergraduate degree and Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. With more than 30 years of experience working in the banking industry in Texas and serving as Chief Executive Officer of several institutions, Mr. Hanigan brings outstanding leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the local banking market and issues facing the banking industry.