Independent Bank Group, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp. At the Effective Time, Paul W. Taylor, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company as a Class III director for a term expiring at the 2019 annual meeting of Independent’s shareholders. Mr. Taylor has been appointed to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee of the Board. The Company intends to enter into a customary indemnification agreement with Mr. Taylor in connection with his appointment as a director, consistent with those entered into with the Company’s other directors. Mr. Taylor previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty. Mr. Taylor was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Guaranty in 2011.