The Columbus State Bank opened for business on August 19, 1919, with Mr. E.B. Mayes as president. Columbus State Bank was located on the corner of Milam and Walnut streets in the remodeled Boedecker building, which was originally constructed in 1857. The bank opened its doors with $50,000 in capital and received $5,398 in deposits on opening day. The present modern and expanded main banking facility remains at the same location as when Columbus State Bank was founded in 1919.
In 1980, construction began on the Columbus State Bank convenience-banking center. This building, located on the corner of Milam and Spring streets, was completed in 1981. The facility contains five drive-thru lanes, walk-up teller banking service windows, night depository features, and a convenient 24-hour ATM. The convenience center is designed to provide the customer with the very best retail banking service possible while the main bank building remains at its original location on the corner of Milam and Walnut streets.
Effective January 1, 2025, Hill Bank & Trust Company, Weimar, Texas, merged with and into Columbus State Bank. The merger brought together two of the strongest banks in Colorado County, creating the largest and strongest bank to serve the county, with roots dating back over 150 years.
The Columbus State Bank is operated by some of the nicest and most professional people!
Officers and Employees
Charles L. Bittner – Chairman of the Board
Ronney D. Frank – Vice-Chairman of the Board
Clay Bittner – President
Peggy Guenther – Senior Vice President
Anna Shupak – Senior Vice President
Sara Everett – Vice President – Information Technology
Gretchen Michalke – Vice President
Glenda Griffin – Vice President
Judy Winkler – Vice President – Compliance & BSA
Susan Trojacek – Vice President
Haley Guentert – Assistant Vice President
Joy Maertz
Jennifer Pryor
Dena Berger
Denise Pawlik
Courtney Bell
Ashley Poncik
Barbara Brandt
Judy Janak
Tonya Spalek
Kerin Cernoch
Laura Weido
Directors
Charles L. Bittner – Chairman of the Board
Ronney D. Frank – Vice-Chairman of the Board
Mark Kloesel – Vice-Chairman of the Board
Rick Berger
Sandra Berger
Clay Bittner
Jerome Dvorak
Peggy Guenther
Robert H. Henneke
Rex Kloesel
Earl W. Pitchford
Gregory Pitchford
Andrew Schobel
Eugene “Redd” Seydler
Michael Trefny
Colorado County, Texas
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Website for the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce featuring a bulletin board, community links and a list of members.
Weimar Chamber of Commerce
Columbus ISD
Link to the Columbus Independent School District web page.
Weimar Independent School District
St. Anthony’s Catholic School
http://www.stanthonycolumbus.net/
Website for information on grades Pre-K through 8th, current events, a homework hotline, and more.
St. Michael Catholic School
Columbus Community Hospital
LCRA
Lower Colorado River Authority web page with very good information on parks, recreation, natural resources, energy, water, community development, and much more.