AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Southside Bancshares (SBSI)

Southside Bancshares COO Brian McCabe to retire November 14, 2025; Mitchell Craddock expected successor

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Southside Bancshares said Chief Operating Officer Brian K. McCabe will retire effective November 14, 2025, after working at the bank in operational roles since 1983 and as COO since 2017. The company expects to appoint Mitchell Craddock, currently Executive Vice President and Associate Chief Operations Officer, as COO before McCabe's retirement date.

Key points

  • Brian K. McCabe notified the company on August 4, 2025 of his decision to retire, effective November 14, 2025
  • McCabe has been COO since 2017 and has worked at the bank since 1983; he remains an advisory director of the bank
  • Mitchell Craddock, 45, joined the bank in August 2024 and previously spent 2011 to 2024 at digital banking firm Q2
  • The board anticipates appointing Craddock as COO prior to November 14, 2025

The filing

CompanySouthside Bancshares (SBSI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 4, 2025, 9:12 PM ET
Accession number0000705432-25-000148

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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