Houston Trust Company Announces Newly Appointed Director

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houston Trust Company is pleased to announce that Peter Rodriguez has joined its Board of Directors.

“We are honored and excited to have someone of Peter’s accomplishments and stature on our board. Peter offers great insights into economics and organizational management and brings both academic and business experience to Houston Trust,” said David Lummis, President and CEO.

Peter joins Houston Trust Company’s board of long-serving members, including: James S. D’Agostino, Jr., Chairman; David R. Lummis, President and CEO; James H. Clement, Jr.; Virginia A. Elkins; Gina Luna, William L. Medford; Walter M. Mischer, Jr.; and Brad Tucker. To learn more about the board of directors, please visit the Houston Trust Company website.

“Peter’s appointment continues Houston Trust Company’s 31-year tradition of strong oversight by accomplished and entrepreneurial leaders from Houston and Texas,” said James D’Agostino, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Peter Rodriguez is currently the dean of the Virani Undergraduate School of Business and Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University in Houston, Texas. An economist and professor, Peter teaches classes on macroeconomics and on economic growth and development. He was previously a professor, senior associate dean for MBA programs, and chief diversity officer at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia; lecturer at Princeton University; and a professor at the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University. He currently serves on the boards of the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Good Reason Houston, and Texas 2036.

Peter holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in economics from Princeton University and a B.S. in economics from Texas A&M University. He worked for several years as an associate in the Global Energy Group at JP Morgan Chase.

About Houston Trust Company

Houston Trust Company is the largest private, independent, full-service trust company in the state of Texas. Founded in 1994 by eight Houston families, the company has grown to serve approximately 350 relationships worldwide, all with roots in and ties to Texas, with almost $12 billion in fiduciary assets.

Houston Trust Company focuses on four highly personalized service areas: fiduciary administration of trusts and estates; independent, third-party investment and asset management; support services for charitable trusts, endowments, and foundations; and household office services.

For more information on Houston Trust Company, please visit the company’s website at houstontrust.com.

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