Ben Merkel

Ben Merkel is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in corporate banking. Currently serving as Vice President and Corporate Banking Relationship Manager at Hancock Whitney since November 2019, Ben has progressed through various positions, including Assistant Vice President and Banking Officer. Prior to joining Hancock Whitney, Ben worked at Postlethwaite & Netterville from June 2014 to November 2019, where roles included Audit Senior, Audit Staff, and several Audit Intern positions. Ben holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from The University of Southern Mississippi.