Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Team Member Stock Ownership Program

New ESOP, 'Cornerstone Cares' program, and community service initiatives reinforce commitment to Team Members, Clients, Shareholders, and Communities

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:24pm

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Cornerstone Capital Bank, a Texas-based financial services company, has announced the launch of its first-ever Team Member Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), granting the company's team members, including those in its joint venture mortgage partnerships, a significant ownership stake in Cornerstone. The bank has also established the Cornerstone Cares Fund, an internal relief fund supported by voluntary contributions from Cornerstone team members, and a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit for eligible team members to participate in charitable causes in the communities Cornerstone serves.

Why it matters

The ESOP, Cornerstone Cares Fund, and VTO initiatives demonstrate Cornerstone's commitment to its team members, clients, shareholders, and communities. By aligning team member success with the company's growth and performance, providing financial assistance during personal crises, and encouraging community involvement, Cornerstone is reinforcing its mission to make a positive difference in the lives of its stakeholders.

The details

The ESOP is a qualified retirement plan through which an ESOP trust owns shares of Cornerstone's common stock, allowing team members to directly participate in the company's equity growth. The Cornerstone Cares Fund has distributed more than $1.3 million to help over 500 Cornerstone team members deal with personal financial crises. The VTO benefit provides eligible team members up to 16 paid hours annually to participate in charitable causes in the communities Cornerstone serves, with team members contributing approximately 2,800 volunteer hours across 500 community activities in the past year.

  • Cornerstone Capital Bank announced the launch of its first-ever Team Member Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) on April 9, 2026.
  • The Cornerstone Cares Fund has distributed more than $1.3 million to help more than 500 Cornerstone team members in the past year.
  • Cornerstone now provides eligible team members a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) benefit, with up to 16 paid hours annually to participate in charitable causes in the communities Cornerstone serves.

The players

Adam Laird

Vice Chairman of Cornerstone Capital Bank.

Scott Almy

President and CEO of Cornerstone Capital Bank.

Cornerstone Capital Bank

A Texas-based financial services company that operates a community and business banking franchise alongside a premier national home lending, mortgage loan servicing, and home insurance platform.

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What they’re saying

“Establishing our ESOP required years of planning and collaboration, and now we have achieved another historic milestone for Cornerstone and our team members across our family of companies.”

— Adam Laird, Vice Chairman of Cornerstone

“This ESOP embodies our longstanding belief that team members who are owners align with a higher purpose in their work, resulting in an exceptional level of caring service to our clients while producing substantial and sustainable financial results to our company.”

— Scott Almy, President and CEO of Cornerstone

“The Cornerstone Cares Fund showcases the hearts of our caring team members, and I'm excited about the expansion of our community involvement by team members across Cornerstone as we deepen our connections in the communities we serve.”

— Scott Almy, President and CEO of Cornerstone

What’s next

Cornerstone Capital Bank is actively recruiting for various positions across its family of companies. Interested candidates can browse and apply for open career opportunities on the company's website.

The takeaway

Cornerstone Capital Bank's launch of an ESOP, the Cornerstone Cares Fund, and a VTO benefit demonstrates the company's commitment to its team members, clients, shareholders, and communities. These initiatives align team member success with the company's growth, provide financial assistance during personal crises, and encourage community involvement, reinforcing Cornerstone's mission to make a positive difference in the lives of its stakeholders.