ABA Honors Chris Estrade as Industry ‘Emerging Leader’
Making banking better now and for the future
Hancock Whitney Offers $200K in Grant Opportunities Supporting Community-Based Nonprofits
Competitive awards advance community reinvestment across the Gulf Coast
Hancock Whitney Names Greg Fahey Head of Retail Banking Segment
Seasoned banking leader poised to help guide company’s client experience, consumer growth The company has named seasoned banking leader Greg Fahey to...
Hancock Whitney Names Matt Mouledous as Director of Asset Based Lending
Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks—has named Matt Mouledous managing director of its asset based lending (ABL) division,...
Preasley Simkins Joins Hancock Whitney Wealth Management
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay area trust and asset management professional Preasley Simkins has joined Hancock Whitney Wealth Management to lead the family...
Hancock Whitney Adds Four Professionals to Asset-Based Lending Team
GULFPORT, Miss. — Hancock Whitney Business Capital, the asset-based lending (ABL) division of Hancock Whitney, has added four commercial finance...
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Hancock County Chamber Taps Hancock Whitney, Late Chair as Best of Century
Business awards recognize Hancock Whitney, Leo Seal, Jr., during annual gala In conjunction with the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce’s centennial...
Hancock Whitney Bank Gives $100K for Texas Flood Relief
Regional bank’s donation supports nonprofits funding critical resources, services On July 4, saturating rains caused local rivers to inundate parts...
2026 Leo Seal Teacher Grant Applications Available Online
Kudos and cash applaud top teachers, fund original learning projects Applications for 2026 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants are now available...
BauerFinancial Recommends Company for 143rd Consecutive Quarter
Rating again puts Hancock Whitney among top 25% of U.S. banks BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and analysis firm, has once...
Hancock Whitney, NORD, and KABOOM! Construct New Playground
Strategic partnership aims to enhance physical and financial health for Orleans Parish youth Hancock Whitney – one of the safest, strongest banks in...
Albert Williams Elected to Hancock Whitney Corporation Board
Executive brings global perspective, regional roots, extensive leadership experience to Hancock Whitney boards Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq:...
Hancock Whitney, GCCF Award 10 Leo Seal Teacher Grants for 2025
Outstanding Mississippi teachers honored for teaching excellence, creativity For the 29th year, some of Mississippi’s most accomplished, creative...
Hancock Whitney Tchoupitoulas Location Open Business-as-Usual
Police determine suspicious item found before business hours not a threat Before opening for business today, associates at Hancock Whitney’s 5335...
Hancock Whitney Issues Statement after New Orleans Attack
Gulf South bank stands strong with affected people, communities In the tragic wake of what authorities are calling a deliberate attack earlier today...
Hancock Whitney Gives $50K to Help Recovery from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund match to double support for Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Pictured from L-R: Justin Coles – Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay;...
Bill Bartz Joins Hancock Whitney Equipment Finance
Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks—welcomes Bill Bartz, as Senior Vice President of the bank’s equipment finance group.
BauerFinancial Again Hails Hancock Whitney as Strong and Safe
National ranking for 140th consecutive quarter places bank among top 25% As Hancock Whitney celebrates the 125th anniversary of its 1899 bank...
Hancock Whitney Names Moses Feagin to Holding Company Board
Veteran power company executive to help guide company’s continued Gulf South growth Hancock Whitney Corporation has appointed Alabama Power executive...
Hancock Whitney Offers $200K in Grant Opportunities Supporting First-Time Homebuyers
Competitive awards advance community reinvestment across Gulf Coast For the seventh consecutive year, Hancock Whitney, in partnership with the...
Hancock Whitney Bank Hurricane Relief for Holmes Beach Area Continues
Bank to give out food, water, ice at financial center through Wednesday HOLMES BEACH, Fla. — In response to the devastating impacts of hurricanes...
Hancock Whitney Rededicates Corporate Park to Honor Late CEO Schloegel
Ceremony, after-hours celebration kicks off bank’s 125th anniversary month
2024 Women of Excellence: Inspiring Future Generations
American Business Women's Day, celebrated September 22, is a day that honors and reflects on the contributions and accomplishments of women in the...
Hancock Whitney Welcomes Our Class of 2024 Corporate Interns
Hancock Whitney is pleased to introduce our 2024 Corporate Internship Program (CIP) group for the summer term. Our CIP is part of our Diversity,...
2025 Leo Seal Innovative Teacher Grant Applications Available Online
Cash awards laud teaching excellence, support creative learning projects Applications for 2025 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants are now...
Hancock Whitney Again Earns Top Marks from BauerFinancial, Inc.
139th consecutive recommendation affirms strength and stability
BauerFinancial, Inc., Rates Hancock Whitney Strong for 138th Quarter
Consecutive recommendations place bank among top 25% in U.S.
Hancock Whitney Receives 2024 Diversity Award from Louisiana SHRM
State’s top HR organization cites solid commitment to diversity, inclusivity
Hancock Whitney Names Shane Loper as Hancock Whitney Bank President
Veteran company executive to help lead continued Gulf South growth GULFPORT, Miss. (March 7, 2024) — With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe...
Hancock Whitney, GCCF Award 12 Leo Seal Teacher Grants for 2024
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 26, 2024) — Twelve of Mississippi’s most accomplished, creative teachers have received 2024 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher...
Hancock Whitney Awards $225K in Grants to 25 Non-Profits across Gulf South Footprint
Awards support organizations advancing mental, physical and financial health
Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios to Retire March 1, 2024
Senior Executive Vice President of Hancock Whitney Corporation and President of Hancock Whitney Bank Joseph S. “Joe” Exnicios has announced his...
Hancock Whitney Names Community Development Advisory Council Members
Team of top leaders to guide bank in creating more opportunities for underserved communities
Hancock Whitney Announces $950,000 in Grants from Local Foundations to Southeast Texas Area Nonprofits
BEAUMONT, Texas (November 1, 2023)—Hancock Whitney honored 55 Southeast Texas nonprofit organizations and presented grants totaling approximately...
Hancock Whitney Celebrates Grand Opening of RidgeWood Plaza Financial Center in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. (October 18, 2023)— The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of...
Former Company Chairman and CEO Schloegel Passes Away
GULFPORT, Miss. (October 6, 2023) - George A. Schloegel, who rose from high-school-age mailroom associate to the company’s chairman and chief...
Hancock Whitney Offers $200K in Grant Opportunities Supporting Financial, Physical and Mental Wellness
Competitive awards advance community reinvestment across Gulf Coast
Hancock Whitney Names Liz Hefler as Greater New Orleans Regional President
NEW ORLEANS (July 31, 2023) — Hancock Whitney has named bank senior vice president Liz Hefler as the company’s regional president for Greater New...
Tampa Bay area banker Aaron Sherwood Joins Hancock Whitney
Clearwater, Fl. (July 18, 2023)—Tampa Bay area banker Aaron Sherwood has joined Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks—as a Senior...
Hancock Whitney Continues Growing Asset Based Lending Team
GULFPORT, Miss. (July 14, 2023) — Hancock Whitney Business Capital, the asset based lending (ABL) division of Hancock Whitney, has added two more...
2024 Leo Seal Innovative Teacher Grant Applications Available Online
Applications for 2024 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants are now available online at https://www.mgccf.org/grants. The application deadline is...
Tim Prather Joins Hancock Whitney in Bay County, Florida
Panama City, Fl. (July 10, 2023)—Bay County area banker Tim Prather has joined Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks—as a Senior...
Hancock Whitney Welcomes Our Class of 2023 Corporate Interns
Hancock Whitney is pleased to introduce our 2023 Corporate Internship Program (CIP) group for the summer term. Our CIP is part of our Diversity,...
Hancock Whitney, GCCF Award 2023 Leo Seal Teacher Grants
GULFPORT, Miss. (May 12, 2023) — Earlier today, eight of South Mississippi’s most accomplished, creative teachers earned 2023 Leo W. Seal Innovative...
Hancock Whitney Establishes New Asset Based Lending Division
GULFPORT, Miss. (April 3, 2023)—Hancock Whitney has established a new companywide asset based lending (ABL) division primarily serving 12 states...
S. John Castellano Joins Hancock Whitney
HOUSTON, Tx. (February 21, 2023) — Houston area banker S. John Castellano has joined Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks—as...
Andrew McGinnis Joins Hancock Whitney as Polk County Market President
LAKELAND, Fl. (February 14, 2023) - Lakeland area banker Andrew McGinnis has joined Hancock Whitney - one of America’s strongest, safest banks - as...
Hancock Whitney Awards Grants to 21 Gulf South Nonprofits
Awards support organizations advancing access to homeownership
David O Joins Hancock Whitney
LAFAYETTE, La. (December 13, 2022)—Well-known Acadiana area banker David O has re-joined Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks—as...
Hancock Whitney Announces $1 Million-Plus in Grants from Local Foundations
BEAUMONT, Texas (November 1, 2022)—Hancock Whitney recently honored 66 Southeast Texas nonprofit organizations and presented grants totaling...
Hancock Whitney, the City of Tampa, and KABOOM! Unveils New Community Playground in North Tampa
Hancock Whitney—one of the strongest, safest banks in the country— revealed a newly renovated playspace at Williams Park in North Tampa in...
Hancock Whitney Offers $200K in Grant Opportunities Supporting Homeownership
Competitive awards advance community reinvestment across Gulf Coast
Hancock Whitney, GCCF Announce 2022 Leo Seal Grants Recipients
GULFPORT, Miss. (August 26, 2022)—Nine of Mississippi’s most outstanding teachers earned high marks and money today as the 2022 winners of Leo W....
Ronnie Lefort Joins Hancock Whitney in Houma/Thibodaux Area
HOUMA, La. (August 2, 2022)—Well-known Houma/Thibodaux area banker Ronnie Lefort has joined Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest...
Hancock Whitney Corporation to Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell on May 16
GULFPORT, Miss. (May 13, 2022) — Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) announced today that the company has been invited to participate in the...
Local Marianna Banker Melanie Cardwell Joins Hancock Whitney
MARIANNA, Fla. (February 21, 2022)—Well-known Marianna financial services professional Melanie Cardwell has joined Hancock Whitney—one of America’s...
Hancock Whitney Announces Strategic Relationship with Cetera Financial Group
GULFPORT, Miss. (February 16, 2022)—Hancock Whitney today announced a strategic relationship with Cetera Financial Group to provide Hancock Whitney...
Hancock Whitney Awards $400K in Competitive Grants to Gulf Coast Nonprofits
22 Agencies to Benefit from Year Four of Program Partnership with Greater New Orleans Foundation
Hancock Whitney Hosts ‘Rock the Street’ Field Trip for Gulfport High Girls
GULFPORT, Miss. (November 10, 2021)—Through Hancock Whitney’s exclusive partnership with Rock The Street, Wall Street, a select group of Gulfport...
Hancock Whitney Title Sponsor for ‘Patriots at Pasadena’ Benefiting Semper Fi & America’s Fund
PASADENA, Fla. (November 2, 2021)—Hancock Whitney, one of America’s strongest, safest banks, is the title sponsor for the annual Patriots at Pasadena...
Hancock Whitney Announces $1 Million-Plus in Grants from Local Foundations to SE TX Area Nonprofits
BEAUMONT, Texas (November 2, 2021)—Hancock Whitney recently honored 49 Southeast Texas non-profit organizations and presented grants totaling...
Local Banker Sabrina Williams Joins Hancock Whitney in Marianna, FL
MARIANNA, Fla. (October 21, 2021)—Well-known Marianna financial services professional Sabrina Williams has joined Hancock Whitney—one of America’s...
Hancock Whitney and Youth Service Bureau Cut Ribbon on Washington Parish Office
FRANKLINTON, La. (October 19, 2021)—Hancock Whitney, one of America’s strongest, safest banks, officially welcomed the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) on...
Hancock Whitney Commits $75,000 to USM Oseola McCarty Scholarship Program
GULFPORT, Miss. (October 14, 2021)—Hancock Whitney, the largest bank headquartered in Mississippi and one of America’s strongest, safest banks, has...
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honors Hancock Whitney with Award
NEW ORLEANS (October 14, 2021)—Culminating America’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana...
2022 Leo Seal Innovative Teacher Grant Applications Available Online
GULFPORT, Miss. (October 13, 2021)—Outstanding South Mississippi K-12 teachers can apply online at https://www.mgccf.org/grant-opportunities/ for the...
ABA Taps Hancock Whitney for Top Community Commitment Award
GULFPORT, Miss. (October 12, 2021)—Considered the voice of the nation’s $22.8 trillion banking industry, the American Bankers Association (ABA) has...
Hancock Whitney Expands Corporate, Commercial Banking Teams in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (October 6, 2021)—Hancock Whitney, one of America’s strongest, safest banks, has expanded the number of financial experts serving the...
Hancock Whitney Announces $400K in Nonprofit Grant Opportunities via Greater New Orleans Foundation
NEW ORLEANS (October 1, 2021)—For the fourth year in a row, Hancock Whitney, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is offering...
Hancock Whitney Donates $25K for Jackson State University Scholarship
GULFPORT, Miss. (September 29, 2021)—Hancock Whitney—the largest bank headquartered in Mississippi and one of America’s strongest, safest banks—has...
Hancock Whitney Pledges $100K-plus to Hurricane Ida Relief in Terrebonne, Lafourche Parishes
HOUMA, La. (September 13, 2021)—In two areas hit hardest by Hurricane Ida, Hancock Whitney is hoping to make a difference with donations totaling...
Hancock Whitney Helps Hammond Hurricane Ida Recovery with $10K Donation to Local Food Bank
Bank feeds parish residents for post-storm relief; continues healthcare worker support with ‘Frontline Fridays’
Hancock Whitney Commits $2.5 Million to Ida Relief
Dollars to help clients, associates, communities recover as more financial centers reopen daily in disaster areas
Hancock Whitney Corporation Shares Update on Post-Hurricane Ida Response in Affected Areas
Company’s operational and client-facing systems functioning and performing well
Hancock Whitney to ‘Rock the Street’ with Financial Ed’ for Gulfport High Girls
GULFPORT, Miss. (August 16, 2021)—This school year, Hancock Whitney is helping grow “girl power” exponentially by bringing the street—Wall Street,...
Hancock Whitney Partners with 100 Black Men of Mobile to Create Bishop State Scholarship Fund
Inaugural scholarship winners receive awards based on academics, financial need
Hancock Whitney Fundraiser for Mississippi Aquarium Returns Oct. 1 as ‘Sea of Stars’
New look and feel to include first-of-its-kind light show, community celebration in Jones Park
Hancock Whitney Promotes Chris Broussard to Sr. Regional Credit Officer
LAFAYETTE, La. (June 21, 2021)—Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest financial institutions—has promoted well-known Lafayette banker...
Hancock Whitney Announces Partnership with Florida A&M University
Partnership to provide scholarship funding and financial education to student-athletes
Hancock Whitney Hails Grand Opening of New Santa Rosa Beach Financial Center
Local community leaders, bankers join in celebrating bigger, better banking offices after pandemic delay
Hancock Whitney Expands Commercial, Business Banking Teams in Morgan City
Growing group of local bankers has 120 years of combined experience in South Louisiana banking
Hancock Whitney Expands Pine Belt Banking Team
Local commercial and private wealth bankers bring added insights, expertise to help clients succeed
Hancock Whitney Spotlights Solid Year of Commitment, Service, Integrity in 2020 ESG Report
GULFPORT, Miss. (April 7, 2021)---Hancock Whitney—consistently one of America’s strongest, safest banks—recently released the company’s 2020...
Hancock Whitney Donates $5K to Covenant Care Center for Palliative Care in Bay County, FL
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (April 6, 2021)—On Good Friday, April 2, 2021, Hancock Whitney, one of America’s strongest, safest banks, presented Covenant Care...
Hancock Whitney Donates $1,000 to Thomas Hospital’s Staff Respite Rooms
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (March 30, 2021)—As healthcare heroes across the county continue to overcome the challenges of caring for very ill COVID-19 patients,...
Hancock Whitney Again Earns Top Greenwich Awards for Banking Excellence, Best Brand
Kudos for client satisfaction in middle market, small business banking raise total awards to 201
Gulfport’s John Freeman Promoted to Commercial Lender at Hancock Whitney
GULFPORT, Miss. (March 9, 2021)—Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks and the largest bank headquartered in Mississippi—has...
Hancock Whitney Awards $25K Grant to Thrive New Orleans
Funds to help underserved entrepreneurs of color start, grow, and stabilize small businesses
Hancock Whitney Donates $5K to Help Keep Rural African American Museum Open
Bank’s gift part of parish-wide effort to carry on St. Landry landmark’s legacy of culture and history
Philip Gordillo to Lead Hancock Whitney Private Wealth Management in Louisiana
Veteran banker to oversee holistic client service enhancements via bank, wealth connectivity
Hancock Whitney Pledges $2.5 Million Investment in COVID-19 Community Relief
Contributions offer immediate help to people and communities, most vulnerable