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John Robert Garrett
Director/Board Member at
SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC.
Net worth: 850 731 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
John Robert Garrett is currently Vice Chairman at Southside Bancshares, Inc. since 2009, Chairman at Southside Bank (Tyler, Texas), Chairman-Development Board at Ut Health Northeast since 2014, Director at Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc., Director at T.B. Butler Publishing Co., Inc., President at R.W.
Fair Foundation, and Member at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at Fair Oil Ltd., Chairman-Regents Board at Stephen F.
Austin State University, Director at Texas National Housing Research Center, Director at Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, President at Texas Association of Builders, President at Tyler Area Builders Association, and Treasurer at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.
Education includes an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and an undergraduate degree from Stephen F.
Austin State University, conferred in 1975.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 26,956 ( 0.09% ) | 850 731 $ | 2026-08-30 |
John Robert Garrett active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-31 |
R.W. Fair Foundation
 R.W. Fair Foundation The R.W. Fair Foundation is a company based in Tyler, TX. | President | - |
Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc.
 Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the creation and retention of primary jobs and fostering economic growth in Tyler, the largest community in East Texas. It provides resources for business expansion, site selection, workforce development, and infrastructure, including access to the Tyler Interstate Commerce Park, a 412-acre master-planned business park with full utilities and foreign trade zone access. The non-profit company is based in Tyler, TX. The council focuses on retaining and expanding existing businesses, supporting new and small business development, and attracting new companies through workforce support, infrastructure development, training grants, tax incentives, and strategic marketing. The organization collaborates with local educational institutions and partners to support small business incubation and workforce training. Tom Mullins has been the CEO of the company since 1989. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ut Health Northeast
 Ut Health Northeast Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Ut Health Northeast is a company based in Tyler, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Southside Bank (Tyler, Texas)
 Southside Bank (Tyler, Texas) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state commercial bank | Chairman | - |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
T.B. Butler Publishing Co., Inc.
 T.B. Butler Publishing Co., Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Owns and publishes newspapers, news and sports websites | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Robert Garrett
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Texas National Housing Research Center | Director/Board Member | - |
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
 Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute provides independent, nonpartisan, data-driven, and trusted policy and program guidance to improve mental health services. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. | Treasurer | - |
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Training of John Robert Garrett
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
48
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Southside Bancshares, Inc.
 Southside Bancshares, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company of Southside Bank | Finance |
The University of Texas at Austin
 The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Stephen F. Austin State University
 Stephen F. Austin State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Southside Bank (Tyler, Texas)
Southside Bank (Tyler, Texas) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state commercial bank | Finance |
R.W. Fair Foundation
R.W. Fair Foundation The R.W. Fair Foundation is a company based in Tyler, TX. | |
Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc.
Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the creation and retention of primary jobs and fostering economic growth in Tyler, the largest community in East Texas. It provides resources for business expansion, site selection, workforce development, and infrastructure, including access to the Tyler Interstate Commerce Park, a 412-acre master-planned business park with full utilities and foreign trade zone access. The non-profit company is based in Tyler, TX. The council focuses on retaining and expanding existing businesses, supporting new and small business development, and attracting new companies through workforce support, infrastructure development, training grants, tax incentives, and strategic marketing. The organization collaborates with local educational institutions and partners to support small business incubation and workforce training. Tom Mullins has been the CEO of the company since 1989. | Commercial Services |
Fair Oil Ltd.
 Fair Oil Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates oil and gas field properties | Energy Minerals |
Texas Association of Builders | |
Tyler Area Builders Association
 Tyler Area Builders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a builders association that promotes building industry through education, advocacy and partnerships | Commercial Services |
Texas National Housing Research Center | |
Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
 Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to fostering economic development, business growth, and community engagement. The chamber supports initiatives like the Tyler Area Business Education Council, which works with local schools and employers to align workforce needs with education and skills training. The non-profit company is based in Tyler, TX. It offers benefits such as networking events, customer referrals, and advocacy on issues including legislation, transportation, and education. It also honors military veterans through programs and provides resources for veteran services and veteran-owned businesses. The chamber highlights the region’s educational infrastructure, including public and private schools and higher education institutions. | Commercial Services |
T.B. Butler Publishing Co., Inc.
T.B. Butler Publishing Co., Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Owns and publishes newspapers, news and sports websites | Consumer Services |
Ut Health Northeast
Ut Health Northeast Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Ut Health Northeast is a company based in Tyler, TX. | Health Services |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute provides independent, nonpartisan, data-driven, and trusted policy and program guidance to improve mental health services. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. | Commercial Services |
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