Coral Gables, Florida-based Amerant Bank, one of the nation’s largest community banks, has been named the official bank of Rice University Athletics, underscoring its commitment to the Houston community and its growing presence in the region. The partnership includes prominent branding throughout university athletic venues, special events, online channels and more, as well as the ability to provide banking services to athletics fans, donors, students and the community.
Amerant Bank already has a long-term sponsorship of the Amerant Latin American Gallery within the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, among other community partnerships.
The bank has been serving the greater Houston market since 2001 and entered the strategic partnership on the heels of its recent plans for expansion. The bank recently appointed industry veteran Caroline Vérot Moore its Houston market president.
“We see this key partnership as another step being taken to demonstrate our commitment to our Houston franchise,” says Jerry Plush, chairman and CEO. “We are proud to enter into this multi-year partnership with Rice University Athletics, as it aligns perfectly with our community-focused approach. Our recently opened University Place branch, located adjacent to the Rice Campus, is positioned to support this new partnership.”
“We’re thrilled to embark on this new relationship with Amerant Bank, as they will not only be a key proponent of our athletics program, but also offer top-notch banking services to our entire Rice Athletics community,” says Joe Karlgaard, Rice University’s director of athletics, recreation and lifetime fitness.
Established in 1979, Amerant Bank NA operates in Tampa and South Florida, Tampa, as well as the Houston region of Texas.
