BBVA Compass has appointed Dustin Lamb as vice president of healthcare financial solutions for the bank's wealth management group.

Based in Dallas, Lamb will serve the private banking, investment and trust needs of clientele throughout the market, as well as develop key relationships with affluent individuals and businesses within the medical community.

"We are excited to have Dustin on board to develop and grow the healthcare aspect of our wealth management group," says Mark Reily, executive vice president and north central Texas regional executive for BBVA Compass Wealth Management. "With more than 15 years of banking and finance experience, Dustin has a proven track record of successful results. He is a client-focused, trusted financial advisor and appointing him to this new position is a visible indication of the importance of growing our Healthcare Financial Solutions unit in Dallas."

As vice president of healthcare financial solutions, Lamb will provide financial solutions to medical practices and physicians including traditional banking, cash management, equipment financing and insurance and investment services.

Lamb began his career at Chase Bank in the personal financial services group, followed by a promotion to assistant vice president of business banking. Prior to joining BBVA Compass, Lamb served as vice president in the private bank for Wachovia where he created customised financial solutions for high net worth individuals and businesses.