Green Bancorp

When Manuel Mehos launched Green Bancorp in 2006, he didn't choose the company's name because he was trying to be environmentally friendly. Rather, the commercial banking company wanted a simple, easy-to-remember moniker associated with money. Soon, Green Bancorp realized its name struck a nerve with eco-conscious customers, and pivoted. These days, the company markets itself on its website as "the bank that local businesses and consumers turn to first for good financial solutions that are environmentally responsible." While the company has been profitable for the past few years, it acknowledges that historically low interest rates have helped its revenue growth. Rate hikes, plus any hits to the Texas economy (where the majority of the company's customers are located), could hurt Green Bancorp. To compete with national banks, Green Bancorp touts its personalized services, and its history of helping Texas entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Note: employee count as of Dec. 31, 2015