Financial holding company, Encore Bancshares, has named Stephanie Pollock chief accounting officer and controller. In addition, the company has named Patrick Oakes chief financial officer following the previously announced retirement of Andy Creel. Both Pollock and Oakes joined the company in August of 2011.

Pollock joins Encore from Sterling Bank, where she was the senior vice president, director of financial reporting. She brings to Encore her proficiency in financial reporting and her extensive experience in managing SEC matters. Stephanie previously worked for PwC and Osburn, Henning & Co.

Oakes has extensive experience in the local finance industry and a strong background in asset/liability management, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions. He also comes from Sterling Bank where he was SVP, treasurer. Prior to his ten years at Sterling, Oakes worked for Southwest Bank of Texas and several securities firms.