Chris Harkrider

Chris Harkrider’s banking career began in 1977 while a student at the University of Texas at Austin. His executive expertise has benefitted notable banks including Bank One Texas, Balcones Bank-Broadway Bank (Hays County) and Guaranty Bank. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Market Executive for the Wealth Management Group for BBVA Compass Bank Austin, providing banking and investment services to high net worth individuals.

Raised in Austin, Chris graduated from William B. Travis High School in 1976 and received his degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981. He is a member of the 1999 class of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. A 2001 graduate of Leadership Austin, he has also served the program as a Board Member.

Chris and his wife, Dawn Mallory, live in Buda. They have four children, Ryan, Holly, and Bethany Harkrider, and Drake Mallory. Ryan works for Westlake High School in their 19+ program and is pursing a career as a singer songwriter. Holly is in her final year at UT Austin obtaining double degrees in Education and Religion. Drake, age 9, is active in Boy Scouts (Dawn is a Den Leader), Little League and Soccer while Bethany, age 4, enjoys her time hunting with Dad.

An active community member, Chris is the current President of the Hays CISD Education Foundation along with his service on the Seton Hays Foundation Board of Trustees. Chris is a former Advisory Board Member of Caritas of Austin and enjoyed a 15 year tenure of service with several Chairman positions for the YMCA of Austin Metropolitan Board of Directors and instrumental in establishing the Hays Communities YMCA located in Buda.

An avid hunter, Chris enjoys hunting deer and turkey with his family. He is a voracious reader appreciating a wide variety of books and literature. Although not currently running, Chris has completed three marathons, including the New York City Marathon.

“The Seton Medical Center Hays Foundation Board is a natural extension of my volunteer work. For the last twenty or so years my community involvement has focused on such issues as health, wellness, and education, while reaching out to under-served populations. Serving on the Foundation Board encompasses all these issues and allows me to make a significant positive impact in my community.” - Chris Harkrider


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