Independent Director, Class III Key Qualifications Mr. Murphy brings considerable experience and perspective through his executive officer roles with financial institutions that forged strong partnerships with energy companies. With over 43 years of business and entrepreneurial experience in the financial services industry including 23 years as a CEO, and with over 25 years of experience as a public company director, Mr. Murphy provides valuable perspectives on financial strategy, corporate development, core growth, risk control and many other aspects of running a business. Select Skills Corporate Development and Strategy Mr. Murphy played a key role in forming Cadence Bank raising $1 billion capital and assembling an experienced management team. He oversaw the bank s NYSE 2017 IPO and its merger with BancorpSouth Bank in 2021. During Mr. Murphy's tenure at Cadence, the company grew to over $18 billion in assets. During his tenure as CEO of Amegy Bank, the company grew from less than $100 million in assets to more than $10 billion. During his 20 years there, the company went public on NASDAQ, successfully executing integration of multiple strategic acquisitions and sold to Zions Bancorp in 2005. Financial Management Through his senior executive leadership roles with several commercial banks, Mr. Murphy developed significant expertise in financial reporting, investment analysis, capital financing strategies and regulatory compliance. As CEO of Amegy Bank, a regional bank in Texas with strong partnerships with energy companies and a robust energy banking business, Mr. Murphy gained particular expertise in the energy sector, focusing on specialized lending products for the energy companies. He continued to work with energy companies during his tenure at Cadence Bank. Risk Management Mr. Murphy demonstrated strong risk management skills throughout his career, including navigating complex financial landscapes, optimizing asset growth strategies, and assessing strategic acquisitions, which delivered substantial returns to investors. Through his financial industry career, Mr. Murphy gained significant expertise in risk management, helping energy companies successfully navigate the cyclical and changing nature of the energy markets. Professional Highlights Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) and its predecessors Cadence Bancorporation and Cadence Bank, N.A. an American commercial bank Executive Vice Chairman (2021 - 2023) Chairman & CEO (2011 2021) CEO (2010 2011) Amegy Bank of Texas (acquired by Zions Bank in 2005) a leading regional bank CEO (2000 2009) President (1996 2000) EVP (1990 1996) Allied Bank of Texas (acquired by First Interstate in 1987) a Houston-based regional bank VP (1981 1989) Committee Membership: Audit (Chair) Nominating, Corporate Governance & Sustainability Director Since: August 2012 Age: 66 Education: BS, Banking and Finance, Mississippi State University MBA, University of Texas at Austin Current Public Company Boards: Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NYSE: NRP) (since 2018) Other Notable Boards / Affiliations: Murphy Interests, founder (2023) Cadence Bank, Director (NYSE: CADE) (2011 2023) Amegy Bank of Texas, Director (1994 2009) Hines REIT, Director (2008 2017) Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Director (2009 2016)