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Hancock Whitney Names Shane Loper as Hancock Whitney Bank President
Veteran company executive to help lead continued Gulf South growth GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nVeteran company executive to help lead continued Gulf South growth\n\n\n GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nWith former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios’ official retirement on March 1, 2024, after 46 years of service, Hancock Whitney has named current Chief Operating Officer D. Shane Loper to succeed Exnicios as bank president.\n\n\n\nLoper assumes the title of president of Hancock Whitney Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) operating under the bank’s 1899 charter, which supports financial services regulatory requirements. Loper retains his senior executive HWC corporate role as Chief Operating Officer responsible for general banking execution, revenue generation, business strategy, and corporate services directly supporting revenue generation.\n\n“Shane Loper’s 34 years of dedication to this organization, his astute executive leadership with our company and in the banking industry, and his keen understanding of what it takes to stay strong and successful in serving today’s clients prepare him well to assume the role as Hancock Whitney Bank President,” said Hancock Whitney Corporation President and CEO John Hairston. “We congratulate him on yet another notable milestone in his exemplary service to our company, clients, communities, and associates and look forward to his continuing to guide this grand old bank’s growth across the Gulf South.”\n\n\nLoper maintains dual offices and residences on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in New Orleans, and he regularly visits other markets throughout the company’s business footprint.\n\n\n“I am deeply honored and excited to be the bank’s next president,” said Loper. “Our vision is to be the premier Gulf South financial services institution, and my mission is to grow the bank with new and existing clients while ensuring we deliver the best products and services through our exceptional associates. Our team is the foundation of our bank and the reason for our success for 125 years.”\n\n\nMore about Shane Loper\n\n\nLoper began his career with the company as a computer programmer. During his tenure with the company, Loper has provided senior executive oversight for numerous critical functions within the organization, including corporate operations, human resources, compliance and risk management, information technology, business strategy, and merger...