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$10K donation from Jacksonville bank helps Operation New Uniform expand training for veterans. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Hancock Whitney Bank is investing $10,000 in Operation New Uniform, a Jacksonville nonprofit that helps service members and their families transition to civilian life and careers. The donation will support in-person and online training designed to rebuild confidence, sharpen interview skills and help participants translate military experience into civilian job qualifications. One Navy veteran who was able to use the program described how losing rank and uniform when they left the service felt like losing their identity. "The hardest part about leaving the military and transitioning to the civilian community was losing your rank, your ribbons, your identity, taking off the uniform and kind of losing your purpose. After 25 years being associated with the Navy, this was a huge shock," the veteran said. David Trenholm, who serves on Operation New Uniform's board and is an alumnus of the program, said he joined the U.S. Navy after high school and spent two decades as a Naval Flight Officer. He said deployments to Iraq, Syria and Somalia and leading more than 95 sailors, shaped his career. When Trenholm left the Navy, he said, he had never experienced a corporate interview and struggled to present his military skills in civilian terms. He credits Operation New Uniform with helping him make the transition to banking and finance, where he has worked for six years. "Operation New Uniform was the best program I ever went through for a couple reasons, No. 1, it helped me realize my identity wasn't just solely being in the military," Trenholm said. "It let me know that I'm a father, that I'm loved, that I have purpose." Jay Lugg, executive assistant at Operation New Uniform, said the nonprofit provides training to help participants "sell" the skills they acquired while serving. "We provide the resources, the motivation and the tools and techniques that allow them to sell not only themselves but the skills that they acquire while serving in the military," Lugg said. Lugg said the Hancock Whitney contribution will let the group continue to offer training free of charge and reinvest donations back into the program. "It allows us to provide the tools, techniques, and training completely free to them so any donation that we receive goes right back into our program," he said. "We offer the program free of charge, and so through donations as received through Hancock Whitney, it allows us to continue to pay it forward the same way the service members have paid it forward to us to allow that we have our freedoms and liberties here." Operation New Uniform was founded in Jacksonville in 2014 by Michelle McManamon, according to the organization. The nonprofit said it has helped about 800 veterans in the Jacksonville area and is ready to expand services with new funding.

Hancock Whitney opens new branch on Plano, Richardson border. Hancock Whitney's new bank branch in Plano is located across the street from Methodist Richardson Hospital. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 3. (Courtesy Hancock Whitney) Hancock Whitney opened its second financial center in Plano, near the Richardson border, on March 3. The center on Renner Road offers a variety of personal and business banking services, lending services and more, according to a news release from the company. "Our second location in the Plano/Richardson area represents a significant opportunity to broaden our reach and serve more clients with Hancock Whitney's relationship-focused banking experience," Hancock Whitney Regional President Chris Mosteller said in the release. "Our mission is to help people achieve their financial goals while supporting the growth and vitality of the communities we serve." The bank plans to open a third Plano location later this year, along with new locations in Little Elm and McKinney. Michael joined Community Impact in September 2022, and has been editor of the Plano North/South editions since December 2022. Prior to CI, Michael covered sports for The Seneca Journal in South Carolina for two years. He also spent time at Cox Media Group in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from the University of Dayton in 2020. Thanks for reading! Daily news about your community is free, and your support is invaluable. Give $10 now towards CI's journalistic mission across Texas.

Hancock Whitney celebrates second location in Plano with grand opening of new Financial Center on East Renner Road. March 3, 2026 Bank expands banking center footprint to six locations in North Texas Hancock Whitney has officially opened its second financial center in Plano, marking a significant milestone in the bank's continued expansion across North Texas. The new location at 3421 E. Renner Rd. - in East Plano closely bordered by the city of Richardson - joins existing financial centers in Plano, Dallas, Rockwall, Greenville, and Mesquite. The bank will open a third financial center in Plano, as well as new locations in Little Elm and McKinney, later this year. The Renner Road financial center offers a full suite of banking services designed to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Plano and Richardson areas. Clients will have access to personal and business banking solutions, wealth management, and lending services, all delivered with Hancock Whitney's hallmark commitment to exceptional service. "Our second location in the Plano/Richardson area represents a significant opportunity to broaden our reach and serve more clients with Hancock Whitney's relationship-focused banking experience," said Chris Mosteller, North Texas Regional President. "Our mission is to help people achieve their financial goals while supporting the growth and vitality of the communities we serve. This new location marks another step in enhancing our presence and impact across North Texas." The Renner Road team brings extensive experience and personalized service to clients in the Dallas area. Led by Mosteller, the team includes Sherhonda Dotson, Retail Sales Leader; Ashley Dambold, Financial Center Leader; Maria Zachary, Financial Center Supervisor; Walter Zuniga, Universal Banker; and Nicholas Sheehan, Universal Banker. Together, they provide comprehensive financial solutions tailored to individual and business needs. The grand opening celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local business leaders and community partners, underscoring Hancock Whitney's commitment to fostering strong connections in the region. About Hancock Whitney Since the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, 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; certain insurance services; and mortgage services. The company also operates a loan production office in Nashville, Tennessee. BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation's leading independent bank rating and analysis firm, consistently recommends Hancock Whitney as one of America's most financially sound banks. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com.