Hancock Whitney celebrates 125 years by ringing the NASDAQ Bell

Hancock Whitney celebrated 125 years in business by ringing the NASDAQ Stock Exchange Opening Bell.

The event took place at 8:30 a.m. in a ceremony that includes a current Gulf Coast resident, Nita Kuhner of Pass Christian.

The bank officially celebrates its anniversary in October.

President and CEO John Hairston was there with Chairman of the Board of Directors Jerry Levens and members of the company’s executive team.