Now, under the new moniker Central Bank, officials are celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
What makes it special?
CEO Robert Mrlik said in a June 15 news release that the human element at the heart of Central Bank makes it unique.
“People want to work with people,” Mrlik said. “Technology, products and services will always evolve, but customers want someone they trust—someone who knows their business, understands their goals and is willing to help them navigate challenges along the way.”
Central Bank operates independently, and because of that, Mrlik said the employees can evaluate lending needs based on more than data, instead using local market conditions, customer history and information shared during everyday conversations to drive decisions.
“Numbers on paper never tell the full story,” he said. “We have the opportunity to evaluate everything on a case-by-case basis, because we aren’t bound by corporate red tape.”
The local bank offers services to the community such as commercial banking, residential mortgage lending, mobile banking and treasury management.
Another detail
The corporate headquarters for the business off of Clay Road is currently undergoing extensive renovations, which include facade improvements, upgraded technology and enhancements designed to create a more comfortable banking experience, per the release. Construction is slated to be completed by early 2027.
“As Houston continues to grow and change, we plan to grow and change alongside it,” Mrlik said. “We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built over the past 70 years, and we look forward to continuing to serve our friends, neighbors and local communities for generations to come.”
Central Bank has four locations across Houston, including three inside Loop 610.
- Locations: 11201 Clay Road, Houston; 1550 W. 18th St., Houston; 4605 Post Pake Place Drive, Ste. 130, Houston; 2799 Katy Freeway, Unit 150, Houston
- www.cbhou.com
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