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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSouthside Bank employees are -1% more likely to recommend Southside Bank as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Southside Bank is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Southside Bank employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Team and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Southside Bank’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Longview, TX. See below in detail how working at Southside Bank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Southside Bank is rated C-
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Southside Bank ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 13 Southside Bank employee reviews, 45% were positive. The remaining 55% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Southside Bank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 45% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 55% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?The current leadership team listens and seems to genuinely care.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Committed to changing what
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My coworkers on the same level as me.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leadership skills, people skills, communication.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Too many layers and too long
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Top management only cares about the bottom line
Southside Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBSI), parent company of Tyler
We are passionate about what we do, believing we are able to bring our clients the best of both worlds-world-class resources and local decision makers-with the highest levels of accountability and service
We provide comprehensive wealth management and trust services that address not only portfolio management matters but also the myriad of advanced planning matters surrounding portfolio management.
| Headquarter | 1201 S. Beckham Ave. Tyler, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | southside.com |
| Founding Date | 1960 |
| Tel | 9035317176 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SBSI |
Southside Bank competitors include Penns Woods Bancorp, Umpqua Bank, and Westamerica Bancorporation. Southside Bank ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Southside Bank compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
9 employees at Southside Bank have reviewed Southside Bank across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 Southside Bank employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Southside Bank are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Southside Bank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Southside Bank are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Southside Bank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Southside Bank believe the environment at Southside Bank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Southside Bank is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Southside Bank work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Southside Bank are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Longview, TX about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Longview, TX employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Southside Bank's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Southside Bank employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Southside Bank’s CEO Lee Gibson started in this role in 2016. Lee’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lee in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Longview, TX. Lee Gibson’s employees rank Southside Bank in the Top 30% for Manager, in the Top 40% for Environment, and in the Top 40% for Outlook. When compared to Southside Bank’s competitors, Lee Gibson ranks below both Umpqua Bank CEO Cort OHaver and Penns Woods Bancorp CEO Richard Grafmyre.
The Southside Bank Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Lee Gibson, Senior Credit Officer, EVP Michael Phea, and Senior Vice President/Compliance Officer Vonna Crowley
Lee Gibson CEO / President
Lee Gibson serves as the CEO / President of Southside Bank.
Michael Phea Senior Credit Officer, EVP
Michael Phea serves as the Senior Credit Officer, EVP of Southside Bank. Michael started at Southside Bank in August of... read more
Vonna Crowley Senior Vice President/Compliance Officer
Vonna Crowley serves as the Senior Vice President/Compliance Officer of Southside Bank. Vonna started at Southside Bank... read more
Teresa Harper VP/Sr IT Business Analyst
Teresa Harper serves as the VP/Sr IT Business Analyst of Southside Bank. Teresa started at Southside Bank in October of... read more
Brian Merritt Senior Vice President, Consumer Lending Manager
Brian Merritt serves as the Senior Vice President, Consumer Lending Manager of Southside Bank. Brian started at... read more
Susan Hill Senior Vice President
Susan Hill serves as the Senior Vice President of Southside Bank.
Cabrina Seuthe Senior Vice President
Cabrina Seuthe serves as the Senior Vice President of Southside Bank. Cabrina started at Southside Bank in September of... read more
Mike Prehn Senior Vice President Commercial Lending
Mike Prehn serves as the Senior Vice President Commercial Lending of Southside Bank. Mike started at Southside Bank in... read more
Cindy Davis Senior Vice President
Cindy Davis serves as the Senior Vice President of Southside Bank. Cindy started at Southside Bank in June of 1999.... read more
How much do people at Southside Bank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Southside Bank is $112,126, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,901, or $53 per hour.
At Southside Bank, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,664 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,113 annually. Average Southside Bank salaries by department include: IT at $92,167, Marketing at $102,376, Engineering at $130,625, and Admin at $52,834. Half of Southside Bank salaries are above $111,901.
6 employees at Southside Bank rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at Southside Bank rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $208k | $208k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $267k | $267k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Southside Bank across various culture dimensions.
Southside Bank's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Southside Bank's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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What is Southside Bank address?
Southside Bank location is at 1201 S. Beckham Ave.
Who is the CEO of Southside Bank?
Southside Bank CEO is Lee Gibson, their score by employees is 60
What is Southside Bank eNPS?
The eNPS for Southside Bank is -1
What is Southside Bank revenue?
Southside Bank revenue is $177M
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Southside Bank?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 136k