Gayland E. Lawshe
Hurst,TX
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Legacy Texas Bank, and Gateway Church adept in strategic planning and operations management. Expert in fostering organizational leadership and staff development, significantly enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in spiritual guidance and discipleship training, driving growth and innovation across diverse teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Gateway Church
02.2013 - Current
- From March 2013 through December 2017 managed a group of 225 in the Finance, Human Resources, Campus Development, Security, Events, Facilities and Maintenance Departments.
- From January 2018 to present, provide support and collaborate with senior pastors of Gateway Church Network churches to help develop strategic plans for ministry growth, church governance, church finances and expansion.
President
Legacy Texas Bank
10.2006 - 01.2013
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts, attracting top-tier talent to build a high-performing team.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining compliance across all aspects of the organization''s operations.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Led platform lenders in business development, underwriting credit quality, and portfolio management.
Senior Vice President
Texas Bank
02.1998 - 10.2006
- Served as Senior Lender and managed the daily activities of platform lenders.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
Education
Business Administration
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXBusiness Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXBanking
Southwestern Graduate School of Banking At Souther
Dallas, TX06.1988
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Legal review
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Administration skills
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Discipleship training
- Spiritual Guidance
- Staff Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
Earned a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Hobbies
Writing Short Stories
Hunting
Working Family Ranch
Playing the Piano
Millitary Service
Served in the United States Marine Corps
Timeline
Pastor
Gateway Church
02.2013 - Current
President
Legacy Texas Bank
10.2006 - 01.2013
Senior Vice President
Texas Bank
02.1998 - 10.2006
Business Administration
Tarrant County College District
Business Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Banking
Southwestern Graduate School of Banking At Souther
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