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Sarasota, FL (March 23, 2018) – IBERIABANK, a 131-year-old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation, is pleased to announce Richard Hopper has joined the company as senior vice president, commercial banking group manager for Sarasota and Manatee counties. Hopper, who has over three decades of financial industry experience, will be responsible for overseeing a team of commercial bankers in growing the bank’s commercial portfolio through new business development and expanding current relationships. “Rich has been a banker in Sarasota for 25 years. He is well respected in this community for his business acumen and strong credit skills,” said Brandon Box, market president for IBERIABANK. “We look forward to his contributions in helping small to large-sized businesses and commercial real estate projects of all sizes with their credit needs.” Originally from Long Island, New York, Hopper relocated to Florida in 1977. He earned a bachelor’s degree in financial management from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Hopper has been involved in the local community through volunteer work with Junior Achievement, Sarasota YMCA, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, the Sarasota Manatee Manufacturers Association. In addition, he has held board positions with several arts organizations including the Players Theatre, Sarasota Film Festival and the Venice Art Center. Hopper will cover Sarasota and Manatee counties from his office located at 783 South Orange Avenue in Sarasota. IBERIABANK Corporation is a financial holding company with 320 combined offices, including 216 bank branch offices and one loan production office in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, 30 title insurance offices in Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana, and mortgage representatives in 63 locations in 10 states. The Company has 14 locations with representatives of IBERIA Wealth Advisors in four states. The Company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "IBKC." Follow the company on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. # # #