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Lexicon Bank President & CEO Stacy Watkins Appointed to Nevada State University Foundation Board
January 21, 2025

Lexicon Bank President & CEO Stacy Watkins Appointed to Nevada State University Foundation Board

Lexicon Bank proudly announces that Stacy Watkins, President and CEO, has been appointed to the Nevada State University Foundation Board. This prestigious appointment highlights Stacy’s commitment to advancing financial literacy initiatives and educational opportunities and fostering community development across Southern Nevada.
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Lexicon Bank Promotes Hilary Nelson to Executive Vice President
January 16, 2025

Lexicon Bank Promotes Hilary Nelson to Executive Vice President

Lexicon Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Hilary Nelson to Executive Vice President. Since joining the bank as Senior Vice President in April 2020, Hilary has been a driving force behind Lexicon Bank’s commitment to regulatory excellence and customer-focused operations.
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Lexicon Bank Welcomes Michael Edwards as SBA Business Development Officer
December 17, 2024

Lexicon Bank Welcomes Michael Edwards as SBA Business Development Officer

Lexicon Bank is proud to announce the addition of Michael Edwards to its team as the new SBA Business Development Officer. Edwards brings more than 25 years of experience in banking, lending and commercial real estate, including extensive expertise in SBA financing and commercial underwriting.
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Lexicon Bank President & CEO Stacy Watkins Appointed to the Board of the International Women’s Forum Nevada
December 17, 2024

Lexicon Bank President & CEO Stacy Watkins Appointed to the Board of the International Women’s Forum Nevada

Lexicon Bank proudly announces the appointment of Stacy Watkins, President and CEO, to the board of directors and treasurer of the International Women’s Forum Nevada for the 2025-2026 term.
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Lexicon Bank: Starting 2025 with 5-Star Strength
December 11, 2024

Lexicon Bank: Starting 2025 with 5-Star Strength

Lexicon Bank, Las Vegas, NV is proud to announce it is starting 2025 with another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm.
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Lexicon Bank Captures Four Gold Awards Including Best Bank in Review-Journal’s 2024 Best of Las Vegas Reader’s Poll
December 8, 2024

Lexicon Bank Captures Four Gold Awards Including Best Bank in Review-Journal’s 2024 Best of Las Vegas Reader’s Poll

Lexicon Bank announced today that it has received four Gold Awards in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2024 Best of Las Vegas Reader’s Poll. It was voted the highest awards in the categories of Best Bank, Best Commercial Banking, Best Commercial Lending, and Best Finance Customer Service.
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Lexicon Bank President & CEO Stacy Watkins Wins  Executive of the Year at 36th Annual Silver State Awards
December 2, 2024

Lexicon Bank President & CEO Stacy Watkins Wins Executive of the Year at 36th Annual Silver State Awards

Stacy Watkins, President & CEO of Lexicon Bank, was named “Executive of the Year” at the 36th Annual Silver State Awards on November 30, 2024.
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Henderson Silver Knights Announce Founding Partnership with Lexicon Bank
November 19, 2024

Henderson Silver Knights Announce Founding Partnership with Lexicon Bank

The Henderson Silver Knights announced today that Lexicon Bank is the latest member of the Silver Society, and the Official Bank of the Henderson Silver Knights.
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Lexicon Bank Partners with Las Vegas Desert Dogs Lacrosse Team as Official Bank and Official Helmet Partner
November 14, 2024

Lexicon Bank Partners with Las Vegas Desert Dogs Lacrosse Team as Official Bank and Official Helmet Partner

Lexicon Bank announced today its partnership with the Las Vegas Desert Dogs professional lacrosse team as the Official Bank and Official Helmet Sponsor of the new club.
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James R. Gordon of Lexicon Bank Receives Appointment to the American Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Council
November 1, 2024

James R. Gordon of Lexicon Bank Receives Appointment to the American Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Council

Lexicon Bank announced today that their Executive Vice President and Chief Operating & Financial Officer James R. Gordon has been appointed to the American Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Council for the 2024-2025 association year.
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Lexicon Bank Observes Grand Opening of Branch Location Model Inside Junior Achievement’s Biztown
October 18, 2024

Lexicon Bank Observes Grand Opening of Branch Location Model Inside Junior Achievement’s Biztown

Lexicon Bank celebrated the Grand Opening of its Tivoli Village location recreated inside Junior Achievement’s BizTown on October 10th, 2024, with the participation of its board members, bank executives, and local dignitaries.
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Las Vegas’ Lexicon Bank bets on growth with nonprofits
September 24, 2024

Las Vegas’ Lexicon Bank bets on growth with nonprofits

As a de novo, the lender experienced quick growth through PPP loan processing. Now, it aims to build on its business with nonprofits, CEO Stacy Watkins said.
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Video Coverage

 

The Henderson Silver Knights have announced Lexicon Bank as the Official Bank and a founding member of the Silver Society, an exclusive group of partners supporting the team and its venues. This partnership highlights shared values of community, teamwork, and dedication to Southern Nevada. Both organizations are committed to fostering growth and connection within the local community.

Hilary Nelson, Senior Vice President & Director of Operations and Compliance, joined Dana Wagner of KSNV-News 3 Las Vegas for National Identity Theft Month to discuss how to avoid fraud and identity theft during last-minute holiday shopping and while traveling.

Leo Moschioni, Lexicon Executive Vice President and Cheif Credit Officer, spoke with KSNV News 3, Las Vegas about the Bank's third Communities In Schools of Nevada Fill the Bus Supply Drive. The team was proud to contribute $7,000 to the drive between supplies and a Community Spotlight cash donation.

Stacy Watkins, president of Lexicon Bank, and Tim O'Reilly, president of O'Reilly Law Group, join the InBizLV Podcast to discuss how local business owners are navigating the current health crisis and planning for a safe reopening of the economy.

John Miller, Board Director and founding CEO, spoke to Fox Business Network correspondent, Edward Lawrence, about the current measures in the PPP loan program, and how Lexicon has stepped up to meet the needs of the Las Vegas community.

Lexicon’s Stacy Watkins and a PPP recipient spoke to Fox 5 Las Vegas about the Bank’s quick response towards businesses in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they were able to help hundreds of other businesses across the Valley submit their applications.