Our story
Rooted on the San Saba River since 1908
Menard Community Demo Bank tells the story of a Hill Country bank that grew with its neighbors. Every person, date, and number here is fictional, created for a software engineering capstone.
118
years serving the Hill Country
4
branches in four counties
12,400
customers (fictional)
$1.1M
given back since 2015 (fictional)
What we believe
Our values
Neighbors first
We make decisions here, for people we see at the post office and the ballfield.
Plain dealing
Clear terms, fair prices, and no surprises in the fine print.
Long-term thinking
We lend through droughts and good years alike, because roots take time.
Give back
A share of every year's earnings goes back into Menard County (in our story).
Timeline
More than a century of Hill Country banking
1908
Ranchers and merchants pool savings to open a one-room bank on Canal Street, near the San Saba River.
1934
The bank stays open through the Depression and helps local families keep their land.
1962
First branch opens in Junction to serve Kimble County ranching families.
1988
Agricultural lending team formed; first ATM installed in Menard.
2009
Online banking launches, and branches open in Brady and Mason.
2026
Engineering students rebuild the bank as a capstone project with a modern cloud platform.
Leadership
The people behind the bank
Fictional leaders, represented with stock photography.
Robert Hale
President & CEO
Third-generation Menard County native with 25 years in community banking.
Maria Delgado
Chief Lending Officer
Leads mortgage, ag, and business lending across all four branches.
James Whitfield
Director of Client Relationships
Oversees the relationship manager team and escrow services.
Ready to bank with neighbors?
Open demo checking and savings in about five minutes. No real money required.