June 17, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Encore Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Encore Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBTX), announced the appointment of Preston Moore as president and chief executive officer of Encore Bank.

Moore was most recently executive vice president and manager of the investment division at Amegy Bank of Texas.

A native Houstonian, he is actively involved with Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, volunteers at the Neighborhood Centers, Inc., and recently served on the alumni board of the Kinkaid School and the board of directors of the Houston Country Club.

Encore Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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