Financial holding company, Encore Bancshares, has appointed Stephanie Pollock senior vice president, controller, and chief accounting officer.

Pollock brings to Encore her proficiency in financial reporting and her extensive experience in managing SEC matters. She joins Encore Bank from Sterling Bank, where she was senior vice president and director of financial reporting.

In addition, the company has named Patrick Oakes executive vice president. He also will assume the role of chief financial officer, following Andy Creel's retirement at the end of the year. Oakes joins Encore also from Sterling Bank where he was senior vice president and treasurer. Prior to his ten years at Sterling, Patrick worked for Southwest Bank of Texas and several securities firms.