For The MINT National Bank, growth is about more than adding customers or expanding its footprint. The Houston-area community bank is also investing in the people and expertise it believes will help shape its next chapter.
The MINT recently welcomed Jason Cassity as its new CEO, who brings decades of banking experience, including time with Bank of America, to the Kingwood-based institution. The bank is also adding Christina Cheng, lending officer, a veteran banker with more than 30 years of experience and longstanding relationships in the Bellaire and International District areas.
Together, the additions reflect The MINT’s approach to growth: combining the technology and efficiencies of larger institutions with the personal relationships of community banking.
What does Jason Cassity bring to The MINT?
A Kingwood native and Kingwood High School graduate, Cassity spent most of his career at Bank of America, giving him a front-row seat to the technology, frameworks and operations that power the nation’s largest financial institutions.
“Jason brings immediate expertise in organization building and seeing how large banks operate,” President Jeffrey Worstell said. “He’s seen what works at scale, and he’ll bring new ideas on technology and communication platforms to help us grow.”
At The MINT, Cassity will merge that big-bank efficiency with the bank’s signature relationship-driven culture. Worstell expects customers to notice improvements, including:
Easier and more efficient banking processes
Continued improvements to digital banking
Streamlined account-opening processes
New ideas and technology informed by larger financial institutions
Continued access to local bankers and personal relationships
The goal, Worstell said, is to make The MINT more accessible without losing the personal service that distinguishes community banking.
Why is Christina Cheng joining the team?
As The MINT prepares to expand its footprint in Bellaire, Cheng brings decades of local expertise to the bank’s growing team.
With nearly 40 years of commercial banking experience, most recently with Cadence Bank and Huntington, Cheng has built her career on deep, lasting relationships throughout the Bellaire and Memorial communities. Her arrival gives The MINT an established local leader who understands the distinct needs of area business owners and families.
“Christina brings deep-rooted relationships and an incredible understanding of how to connect with this market,” Worstell said. “Her experience aligns perfectly with how we serve clients, and having her leading the effort in Bellaire gives us the ideal foundation to grow.”
What does this mean for The MINT’s next chapter?
The MINT’s latest moves build on what has set the community bank apart: combining the personal relationships of a local bank with the technology, convenience and efficiencies customers expect from larger institutions.
Rather than competing solely on rates or products, The MINT focuses on making banking more personal and accessible, giving customers direct relationships with bankers who understand their needs while simplifying how they manage their finances.
As Cheng helps lead the bank’s expansion into Bellaire, The MINT is building out a local support team before the end of 2026. A new Bellaire location is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027, giving the bank a stronger presence in a community where it has long-standing relationships.
With Cassity’s large-bank experience and Cheng’s deep local connections, The MINT is entering its next chapter focused on growing its reach without losing the relationship-driven approach at the heart of community banking.
Ready to get started?
For more information, contact The MINT National Bank using the following:
Website: themint.bank
Kingwood headquarters: 1213 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood
Headquarters phone: 281-359-2265
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (lobby); 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (drive-thru)
The MINT’s Bellaire branch is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027. In the meantime, customers in the Bellaire, Memorial and International District areas can contact the Kingwood office for lending inquiries.
Who is the new CEO of The MINT National Bank?
Jason Cassity is the new CEO of The MINT National Bank. A Kingwood native and Kingwood High School graduate, Cassity spent most of his career at Bank of America, where he gained experience in banking operations, technology and organizational growth.
Who is Christina Cheng at The MINT National Bank?
Christina Cheng is a lending officer at The MINT National Bank with nearly 40 years of commercial banking experience. Her career has included deep relationships throughout the Bellaire and Memorial areas, supporting The MINT’s expansion into the market.
What makes The MINT National Bank different from other banks?
The MINT combines the personalized relationships of community banking with the technology and convenience customers expect from larger financial institutions. The bank focuses on making banking more accessible while maintaining direct relationships between customers and local bankers.
When will The MINT National Bank open its Bellaire location?
The MINT National Bank expects to open its new Bellaire location in the first quarter of 2027. Until then, customers in Bellaire, Memorial and the International District can contact The MINT’s Kingwood headquarters for lending inquiries.
