DALLAS, August 3, 2022 – Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is pleased to announce key market leadership commercial banking promotions in Dallas, Texas. Andrew Widmer has been appointed to executive vice president, senior managing director - Dallas middle market banking and Brandon Dunn to executive vice president, managing director of mid-corporate banking.

“Andrew and Brandon are industry-leading professionals who are ideal for these leadership roles,” said Hank Holmes, chief banking officer at Cadence Bank. “Their banking experience will be an invaluable asset to our clients and our Dallas commercial and mid-corporate banking teams. I’m looking forward to seeing how their passion for community advancement and business growth continues to help clients succeed.”

Details on the New Dallas Leadership Appointments:

Andrew Widmer brings 20 years of banking experience to this role and will focus on using his talents to lead the Dallas commercial and industrial (C&I) banking efforts, developing innovative growth strategies for clients, supporting the team's long-term success and continuing to support the communities the bank serves.

Widmer will work closely with seasoned banker and Dallas native Ron Baker, regional sales executive, and Barry Kelly, senior executive group manager of Texas C&I banking.

Prior to his new role, Widmer led the North Texas Corporate Banking team at BancorpSouth Bank, a division of Cadence Bank.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, double majoring in accounting and finance. 

Brandon Dunn, who has 14 years of corporate banking experience, will be responsible for developing and supporting the bank's corporate banking efforts, providing highly customized banking solutions to upper middle market private and publicly traded companies in North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. Dunn will work closely with Mark Simoes, executive vice president, senior managing director of mid-corporate banking at Cadence Bank.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University, double majoring in finance and marketing. He carries Series 79 (Investment Banking Rep), Series 63 (Securities Agent) and Certified Treasury Professional ("CTP") designations.

These leaders, with more than 30 combined years of industry experience, will guide Cadence Bank’s success in the market by continuing to build on the strong foundation already in place through the bank’s deep roots in the North Texas market. 

About Cadence Bank

Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is a leading regional banking franchise with approximately $50 billion in assets and nearly 400 branch locations across the South and Texas. Cadence provides consumers, businesses and corporations with a full range of innovative banking and financial solutions. Services and products include consumer banking, consumer loans, mortgages, home equity lines and loans, credit cards, commercial and business banking, treasury management, specialized lending, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, correspondent banking, SBA lending, foreign exchange, wealth management, investment and trust services, financial planning, retirement plan management, and personal and business insurance. Cadence is committed to a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in both its workplace and communities. Cadence Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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