{"id":925585,"date":"2026-01-08T16:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/devon-bray-joins-hancock-whitney-as-business-banking-sba-director\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:17:50","slug":"devon-bray-joins-hancock-whitney-as-business-banking-sba-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/devon-bray-joins-hancock-whitney-as-business-banking-sba-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Devon Bray Joins Hancock Whitney as Business Banking & SBA Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Devon Bray Joins Hancock Whitney as Business Banking & SBA Director<\/b><\/p>\n

GULFPORT, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nWith 20-plus years of financial services experience, Devon Bray recently joined Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) as the new Director of Business Banking and Small Business Administration (SBA).<\/p>\n

\nHancock Whitney Corporation is the parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank, a full-service financial institution with corporate offices and financial centers serving communities across the greater Gulf South.<\/p>\n

\nAs Hancock Whitney Director of Business Banking and SBA, Bray leads and partners across the organization to advance a cohesive business banking strategy, strengthening client relationships, accelerating digital capabilities, and shaping initiatives that enable business clients to grow and succeed. Bray will report directly to Hancock Whitney Chief Banking Officer Emory Mayfield.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAs we continue to execute on our organic growth strategy, Devon will play a critical role in aligning our teams around our clients\u2019 needs,\u201d said Hancock Whitney Chief Banking Officer Emory Mayfield. \u201cWith the experience and expertise needed to drive this vision forward, Devon\u2019s leadership position reinforces our focus on relationship-driven banking and sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nPrior to joining Hancock Whitney as executive vice president, Bray held senior leadership roles at Union Bank and U.S. Bank, where she led small business programs and regional small business banking initiatives.<\/p>\n

About Hancock Whitney<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSince the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, and Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. Hancock Whitney offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates combined loan and deposit production offices in the greater metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Kathryn Shrout Mistich, Vice President, Investor Relations Manager
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Devon Bray Joins Hancock Whitney as Business Banking & SBA Director GULFPORT, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– With 20-plus years of financial services experience, Devon Bray recently joined Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) as the new Director of Business Banking and Small Business Administration (SBA). Hancock Whitney Corporation is the parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank, a full-service financial institution with corporate offices and financial centers serving communities across the greater Gulf South. As Hancock Whitney Director of Business Banking and SBA, Bray leads and partners across the organization to advance a cohesive business banking strategy, strengthening client relationships, accelerating digital capabilities, and shaping initiatives that enable business clients to grow and succeed. Bray will report directly to Hancock Whitney Chief Banking Officer … <\/p>\n

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