Greater State Bank and its IT officer, Joe Llanas, have been nominated for “Most Effective Technology Implementation” in the 2026 Future Branches Innovators Awards.
The nomination recognizes the bank’s interactive teller machines, or ITMs, launched at its Edinburg location, along with the creation of its digital branch. NCR, which manufactures the bank’s ITMs, submitted the nomination based on how Greater State Bank uses technology to serve customers across ITM, mobile and online banking platforms.
Through its GreaterLIVE! ITMs and digital branch, Greater State Bank offers personalized service to customers beyond the traditional teller line. The investments reflect the bank’s commitment to expanding access to banking services while maintaining the relationships at the heart of community banking.
The nomination highlights Llanas’ leadership and the bank team’s work to connect technology with customer needs, giving customers more ways to get help and manage their accounts.
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