HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass promoted Brad Parker to city president in Phoenix, where he'll be in prime position to help increase brand awareness and produce strong results in one of the bank's most important markets. He replaces Lynne Herndon, who was named the bank's Chief Credit Risk Officer for Commercial Banking.

Parker joined BBVA Compass more than a year ago as Commercial Banking manager after spending nearly a decade in leadership positions with U.S. Bank in Phoenix. In that role, Parker was responsible for all middle market, corporate and specialized industries.

He started his banking career more than two decades ago in Cleveland, Ohio, before relocating to Phoenix in 2004. He's an active member of the community and serves on the board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.

"Brad is committed to building up businesses and the people behind them and he's made a solid reputation for himself here in this community," said Ron Smith, BBVA Compass Western regional executive for Commercial Banking. "We know he'll be a leader focused on delivering results for both the bank and our clients and will continue the bank's commitment to community involvement."

Parker has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

About BBVA Group

BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at www.bbva.com.

About BBVA Compass

BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 673 branches, including 342 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 77 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and recently earned the top ranking with customers in American Banker's 2014 annual reputation survey of the top 25 largest U.S. retail banks. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at www.bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com. 

Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, Member FDIC.

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