Abbott appoints FirstBank Southwest VP to Texas Veterans Commission
Todd Wetsel, senior vice president and trust investment officer with FirstBank Southwest Wealth Management, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Veterans Commission, a state agency dedicated to serving and advocating for Texas veterans and their families, the bank recently announced. A native of Amarillo, Wetsel has spent more than two decades in banking and wealth management while maintaining a strong commitment to military and community service. After earning a finance degree from West Texas A&M University, he enlisted in the United States Army in 2005 and served as a Cavalry Scout with the 1st Cavalry Division. During two combat deployments to Iraq, he served as a gunner, vehicle commander, and dismount team leader before returning home to continue his career in financial services. Today, Wetsel serves as vice president of the board for the Texas Panhandle War Memorial, chairman of the Catalyst Committee with the Amarillo Area Foundation, and is a member of the Amarillo Area Estate Planning Council. His military background, professional career, and community involvement will now come together in a new opportunity to serve veterans across Texas. "I was honored and humbled by the opportunity," said Wetsel. "I'm grateful to Governor Abbott for
