Hancock Whitney appoints Mary Elizabeth Stringer as director, government affairs

Hancock Whitney (HWC) announced that Mary Elizabeth Stringer has joined the company as the Director of Government Affairs, a new role focused on helping the bank develop and execute a comprehensive governmental affairs strategy that aligns with business priorities and facilitates strong engagement across the organization’s multi-state footprint. As Director of Government Affairs, Stringer will work to build and maintain relationships with elected officials and other key stakeholders; oversee the formation and governance of the company’s Political Action Committee, including compliance, education, and fundraising; monitor legislation and elections to identify business opportunities and risks; guide policy positions and advocacy efforts; and serve as a key point of contact for elected officials. Based in Gulfport, Stringer has spent the last several years in Washington, D.C., as Director of the State Association Alliance for the American Bankers Association.