DALLAS, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Amegy Bank today announced that veteran
banker Matt Hildreth will join the company as CEO and president in the Dallas
region.
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"Matt's experience as both an astute banker and a corporate leader will be
key to our growth," noted Terry Kelley, Dallas/Fort Worth regional Chairman.
"He will be joining a group of bankers in commercial, real estate, corporate,
retail, energy, private banking, and treasury management who provide a brand
of banking that is like no other in this region. I have never seen a group
with so much enthusiasm for their customers ... and for this Bank."
Hildreth began his 17-year career as a banker in Dallas specializing in
serving the investment and commercial banking needs of middle market and
corporate companies throughout the Southwest. Most recently, he has been
senior vice president and a division manager of commercial banking at JPMorgan
Chase in Dallas. Additionally, he was senior vice president of finance and
treasurer with a Fortune 500 company.
"With two-thirds of the economic activity in Texas centered in the
Metroplex and Houston, it is clear that North Texas plays a significant role
in our future growth plans," said Paul B. Murphy, Jr., CEO of Amegy Bank of
Texas. "With his strong finance background and inherent ability as a
relationship banker, Matt will be an invaluable member of our team as we
continue to be a strong source of capital and financial expertise for the
growth and expansion of the companies in this region." In three years,
Amegy's loan commitments have grown to over $1.2 billion in north Texas.
"Bankers like Matt Hildreth -- and the others who have joined us in Dallas
-- don't come along every day," said Scott McLean, president of Amegy Bank of
Texas. "In particular, Matt is a proven business leader who is known for
strong execution for the customer, and he cares deeply for this community and
its long-term growth."
Hildreth received his BS in finance and economics from Southern Methodist
University.
About Amegy Bank of Texas
Amegy Bank of Texas is one of the fastest growing banks in Texas. With
assets of more than $9 billion, local decision making and a history of
relationship banking, Amegy has the resources to serve leading Texas companies
as a source of capital as well as provide efficient and effective treasury
management, international and investment services. The Bank, with more than
75 locations in the state, specializes in small business banking as well as
private financial management and trust services for families and individuals,
and retail and mortgage banking. Amegy is a part of the Zions Bancorporation
(Nasdaq: ZION) collection of great banks.
SOURCE Amegy Bank of Texas