Houston Banking Centers hosted Grand Opening events with Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting

On May 25 and 26, Mercantil Commercebank, one of the largest banks headquartered Florida with $8.0 billion in assets, celebrated its Houston presence with grand opening events for the Champions and Sugar Land banking centers. With the two new openings, the Bank now has a total of seven banking centers throughout the Houston community.

To help inaugurate the banking centers, Alberto Peraza, President and COO of Mercantil Commercebank; Miguel Palacios, Domestic Personal and Commercial Banking Manager; Francisco Rivero, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager of Mercantil Commercebank’s Texas Market; Nancy Blackwell, Chairman of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Brian Machart, Immediate past Chairman of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, all spoke briefly about the financial institution’s growth in the city of Houston.

“We are proud to announce the opening of our Champions and Sugar Land banking centers,” said Millar Wilson, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Mercantil Commercebank. “The two new facilities further establish our strong commitment to the Houston market as we continue to expand our presence, strengthen ties and build new relationships throughout this diverse community.”

The new Champions banking center is located at 10143 Louetta Road. The center is being headed by Vice President, Branch Sales and Service Manager Al Perales, who brings more than 12 years of industry experience. The Sugar Land banking center is located at 330 Highway 6. The facility is lead by Vice President, Branch Sales and Service Manager Alan Bagwell, who brings more than 22 years of industry experience.

Both new facilities offer personal and business banking customers’ products and services designed to meet their financial needs. The branches will also provide customers with drive-thru lanes, night depository services and convenient parking.

In addition to the new locations, Mercantil Commercebank offers five other banking centers in the Greater Houston area – at 750 Town and Country Blvd. in West Houston, 12145 FM 1960 West in Cypress, 3200 South Shepherd Drive in River Oaks, 1735 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands, and 5897 San Felipe Street in Tanglewood. With 24 banking centers in total, Mercantil Commercebank also has 16 banking centers in South Florida’s tri-county area and one in Manhattan, New York. For additional information, please visit www.mercantilcb.com and follow the Bank on Twitter at @MercantilCB.

Mercantil Commercebank Champions Banking Center Hours of Operation:

Lobby: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Drive-Thru: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mercantil Commercebank Sugar Land Banking Center Hours of Operation:

Lobby: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Drive-Thru: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ABOUT MERCANTIL COMMERCEBANK:

Mercantil Commercebank N.A. is one of the largest banks in South Florida serving its community for 35 years. Mercantil Servicios Financieros (MSF), a Venezuelan company, beneficially owns the Bank through U.S. bank holding companies. MSF is the largest provider of financial services in Venezuela with more than 90 years of experience. Mercantil Commercebank has assets of $8.0 www.mercantilcb.com.

Mercantil Commercebank’s new banking center in the Champions area, located at 10143 Louetta Road

The Bank’s representatives were joined by esteemed city officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the new Sugar Land banking center on Thursday, May 26.

The Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for city officials and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of its Champions banking center on Wednesday, May 25.