Primary Job Title Chief Executive Officer & Founder Primary Organization South Plains Financial
Location Lubbock, Texas, United States Regions Southern US Gender Male
Curtis Griffith has been with the Company since its inception and has worked with the Bank and its predecessor institutions for over 47 years. Curtis Griffith became our Chairman and President in 1993, with his title shifting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer earlier this year in connection with a general update of our executive team's
titles. Curtis Griffith has also served as Chairman of the Bank since 1984. In 1972, he was elected to the board of directors of First State Bank of Morton, Texas, a predecessor institution to the Bank, and continues to serve on the board of directors of the Bank. Curtis Griffith also served as Vice President of the Bank beginning in 1979. Curtis Griffith owns and operates several agriculture-related businesses. In addition, he is a member of the State Bar of Texas, National Cotton Council, Plains Cotton Growers, Texas Cotton Ginners Association and the Texas Independent Ginners Association. He has served on the board of directors of IBAT and continues to serve on the Legislative and PAC committees for IBAT. He has served on the boards of several civic and charitable organizations, including Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Texas Tech University Foundation, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Texas Tech Cotton Economics Advisory Committee, and the Bayer Museum of Agriculture. He currently serves on the Board of Managers of University Medical Center in Lubbock. Curtis Griffith earned degrees in agricultural economics and law from Texas Tech University in 1973 and 1977, respectively. Curtis Griffith’s extensive banking experience, reputable position in the community and invaluable leadership qualify him to serve on our board of directors.
