SouthTrust Bank has selected Jack Henry™ as its core technology partner in a strategic move to modernize its banking infrastructure, enhance digital services, and accelerate long-term growth.
Established in 1934, SouthTrust Bank is a community-oriented financial institution with $550 million in assets and a growing presence across South Texas and Houston. Known for its personalized services, including a successful mortgage lending program tailored for foreign nationals, SouthTrust continues to evolve with the dynamic financial landscape of its expanding markets.
The partnership with Jack Henry will enable SouthTrust to automate core processes, boost operational efficiency, and integrate seamlessly with third-party fintech solutions. Through Jack Henry’s open and modern architecture, the bank will also implement customer-centric features such as Zelle, Apple Pay, instant debit card issuance, and a modern digital banking platform.
“We chose Jack Henry because they provide the customer support, flexibility, and openness we need to meet the evolving needs of both our retail and commercial clients,” said Steve Jackson, President & CEO of SouthTrust Bank. “With Jack Henry’s full-stack capabilities and open integrations, we’re now able to bring to market many of the services we previously found cost-prohibitive.”
With aspirations to reach $2 billion in assets over the next decade, SouthTrust is strategically investing in scalable technologies that support both organic growth and geographic expansion.
“For a community bank like ours, having a technology provider that shares our vision for the future is essential,” Jackson added.
Jonathan Baltzell, President of Bank Solutions at Jack Henry, noted, “Our technology empowers community banks like SouthTrust to overcome traditional innovation barriers whether related to cost, resources, or support, and deliver modern, seamless banking experiences that keep pace with customer expectations.”
