Blogs

Oil and Gas Activity Expands in Q1 as Optimism Returns
- March 25, 2021
- Steve Jones
Activity in the oil and gas sector expanded strongly in first quarter 2021, starting the year on a dramatically positive note, according to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey, as the six-month outlook hit the highest reading in the survey’s five-year history.
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
- January 29, 2021
- Kelly Davis
Dr. Cassandra Pierre, Boston Medical Center's acting hospital epidemiologist, spoke with members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) in a webinar recently to provide expert insight into the COVID-19 vaccines and to answer members’ questions.
A Challenging Year for Fossil Fuels but Energy Opportunities Appear on the Horizon
- December 17, 2020
- Bud Gill
The U.S. oil and gas industry took a substantial hit from the coronavirus pandemic, the Saudi-Russia price war and a 2020 lack-of-demand shock, but the future for U.S. energy production still looks bright, especially if vaccines are deployed rapidly.
Five Impacts of COVID-19 on the Commercial Real Estate Sector
- September 28, 2020
- Zimri Hunt
The U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market took a hit when the coronavirus began to spread throughout the country, but there's some optimism to be found, says Spencer Levy, senior economic advisor and chairman of Americas Research at CBRE.
We're in a Pandemic and the Housing Market is on Fire
- September 08, 2020
- Lee Cammerer
The housing market roared back to life this summer after a brief coronavirus pandemic dip and appears to have ample fuel to keep the embers burning through year-end. The nation’s extended work-from-home environment coupled with historic low interest rates are driving the market’s strength.
Dallas Fed Economists Predict Uneven Texas Recovery Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
- August 21, 2020
- Bud Gill
The state’s economy is experiencing an uneven recovery as COVID-19 infections surge, but businesses remain optimistic, according to two economists with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed).
Five Ways to Boost Employee Engagement in a Virtual Workplace
- June 10, 2020
- Bre Chapman
Working remotely has its challenges, to be sure, but it doesn't mean companies have to dial back on employee engagement. With no quick end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight, you’ll want to find ways to adapt your employee engagement programs to a virtual workforce.
Community Banks Take a 'Wait and See' Approach to Reopening Lobbies Amid Coronavirus
- May 19, 2020
- Jaime Jordan
A significant portion of Texas community banks responding to a trade association survey are taking a "wait and see" approach to reopening their banking lobbies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Check Your LIBOR-SOFR Transition List
- June 10, 2019
- Bob Wang
It has been a year since the Federal Reserve Bank of New York began publishing the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) daily, which makes it a good time to take a look at where we are in the LIBOR-SOFR transition.
Three Ways FHLB Dallas Supports Small Business
- May 10, 2019
- Melanie Dill
Entrepreneurs and small business owners make a critical contribution to the economy. Every day, they work to drive modern innovation and create meaningful employment opportunities in their communities.

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FHLB Dallas Bloggers

Bob Wang
- Banking Strategy Analyst
Melanie Dill
- Community and Economic Development Program Manager
Bre Chapman
- Executive Vice President
- Chief ESG and Administrative Officer
Jaime Jordan
- First Vice President
- Director of Corporate Communications
Kalyan Madhavan
- Executive Vice President
- Chief Business Officer
Christina Ungaro
- Director of Member Services and Products
Bud Gill
- First Vice President
- Assistant Treasurer
Lee Cammerer
- Director of Financial Institution Sales and MPF Sales
Zimri Hunt
- First Vice President
- Director of Strategic Planning and Member Solutions
Kelly Davis
- Executive Vice President
- Chief Risk Officer
Steve Jones
- Vice President
- Portfolio Manager II
Steve Otto
- Head of Member Sales
Kevin Kogucz
- Vice President
- Director of Financial Institution Sales
Greg Hettrick
- Senior Vice President
- Director of Community Investment
Bruce Hatton
- Vice President
- Community Marketing and Outreach Manager
Jessica Bilger
- HR & Talent Business Partner