IBERIABANK, the holding company of Louisiana-based IBERIABANK, has named Jefferson Parker as vice chairman and manager of brokerage, trust and wealth management.

Reportedly, Mr. Parker has been affiliated with the company since 2001 when he joined the board of directors of IBERIABANK. Until January 31, 2009, he was president of Howard Weil, a New Orleans-based equity research, investment banking and trading firm focused on the energy industry, where he served in a number of capacities for 33 years.

Daryl Byrd, president and CEO of IBERIABANK, said: “Mr. Jefferson is a dynamic addition to our team. He has been an invaluable board member and trusted friend of the company. One of our priorities for this year is to expand our investment management business. He is the perfect person to lead that effort and take advantage of the tremendous opportunities available to us.”