JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMK) announced that Duane A. Dewey has
been named Chief Operating Officer of Trustmark National Bank effective
January 1, 2019. Gerard R. Host, President and Chief Executive Officer,
commented, “Duane is a valuable member of our executive team and has a
distinguished record of achievement during his 15-year tenure at
Trustmark. He understands our customers, markets and culture and is
ideally suited for this position. I am delighted that the Board has
recognized Duane’s contributions and leadership at Trustmark and look
forward to continuing to work with him to serve our customers, enhance
the growth of our franchise and create additional value for our
shareholders.”
Dewey, 60, has served as President of Corporate Banking at Trustmark
since 2008. In this capacity, he provides leadership and strategic
direction for corporate banking, real estate banking, the insurance and
wealth management divisions and treasury management. In addition, Dewey
oversees Trustmark’s business activities in the Houston, Texas, market.
Previously, Dewey was responsible for the Central Region of Trustmark,
which included all retail, commercial and community banking activities
in the Jackson, Vicksburg and Mississippi Delta markets. Dewey joined
Trustmark in 2003 as President of Wealth Management. He began his
banking career at Republic Bank (now part of Bank of America) in 1985
with corporate banking responsibilities in Dallas, Texas, and private
banking responsibilities in Washington, D.C. and McLean, Virginia. Dewey
also served as Managing Director of the wealth management division of
Provident Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio, before joining Trustmark.
“I am pleased to have this opportunity,” stated Dewey. “Together with
our experienced management team and dedicated associates, we will
continue to provide banking and financial solutions to meet the needs of
our customers and the marketplace while strengthening our communities
and building value for our shareholders.”
Mr. Dewey received Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Finance
from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Active in community
affairs, Mr. Dewey has served on the Board of St. Dominic Health
Services Foundation, Inc., the Jackson Preparatory School Board of
Trustees, the Board of Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Mississippi
and the Dean’s Advisory Council of the E. J. Ourso College of Business
at LSU.
R. Michael Summerford, Chairman, remarked, “Duane’s experience and
record of achievement across diverse business lines has positioned him
well for the role as our Chief Operating Officer. The Board appreciates
his commitment to Trustmark and looks forward to his continued
contributions toward our long-term success.”
Additional Information
Trustmark is a financial services company providing banking and
financial solutions through 198 offices in Alabama, Florida,
Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.
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Trustmark Investor Contacts:
Louis E. Greer
Treasurer
and
Principal Financial Officer
601-208-2310
F. Joseph Rein, Jr.
Senior Vice President
601-208-6898
Trustmark Media Contact:
Melanie A. Morgan
Senior Vice
President
601-208-2979
Source: Trustmark Corporation