Background
Zapata, Abel Tamez was born on December 17, 1920 in Ennis, Texas, United States. Son of Braulio Vidaurri and Nellie (Tamez) Zapata.
Zapata, Abel Tamez was born on December 17, 1920 in Ennis, Texas, United States. Son of Braulio Vidaurri and Nellie (Tamez) Zapata.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, 1954. Graduate, Stonier Graduate School Banking, 1963.
Bank examiner Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Dallas, 1954-1974, assistant regional director, 1974-1982. Technical advisor International Monetary Fund, Washington, 1982-1983. Assistant regional director Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Dallas, 1983-1984.
Vice president Interfirst Bank Irving (Texas), 1984-1985, SoBank, Inc., Tyler, Texas, since 1985. Advisor, instructor Center Bank of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, 1982-1983.
Served as staff sergeant, airways communications system, United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Society Finance Examiners.
Married Esther Otero, April 27, 1941. Children: Abel Otero, Juanita Otero, Joe David.