FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2021
Contact: Tracey Cheek
TLC@NAFA.aero
405.850.1292
Dallas Capital Bank Joins National Aircraft Finance Association
Edgewater, MD: National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is pleased to announce that Dallas Capital Bank (DCB) has recently joined its professional network of aviation lenders under the leadership of Scott Powell (Executive Vice President, Private Banking) and Leighton Callan (Vice President, Private Banking).
This Dallas-owned and managed boutique commercial and private bank was founded to provide entrepreneurs, business owners, and affluent individuals and families access to customized banking solutions. Dallas Capital Bank combines highly talented and experienced bankers with real-time local decision making, innovative technology, and white-glove service to create a higher level of banking service.
“NAFA members form a network of aviation finance services who diligently and competently operate with integrity and objectivity throughout the world. We’re excited to welcome Dallas Capital Bank to our growing organization as we celebrate our 50th anniversary,” said Jim Blessing, president of NAFA.
About Scott Powell:
Scott leads the Private Banking group for Dallas Capital Bank. He has over 20 years of private wealth finance experience, providing clients with private banking lending and depository services, as well as risk and asset management. Prior to joining Dallas Capital Bank, Scott served as Market Executive, Private Wealth at Bank of Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Sciences in Organizational Management from John Brown University and his MBA from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, where he currently serves on the Alumni Advisory Board. Previously, he served on the boards of the United Way, My Possibilities, and Circle of Life Hospice. Scott is also a Private Pilot and holds membership with AOPA, NBAA, and NAFA.
About Leighton Callan:
Leighton is a member of the Dallas Capital Bank Private Baking team. He has over 12 years of experience with a focus on private wealth, including developing and implementing custom, strategic banking solutions for high-net-worth clients and family offices. Prior to joining Dallas Capital Bank, Leighton served as Private Banking Relationship Manager at Texas Capital Bank. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking.
For more information about Dallas Capital Bank, visit https://www.nafa.aero/companies/dallas-capital-bank.
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About NAFA: The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association that has been promoting the general welfare of aircraft finance for 50 years. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences, and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.