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Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Names Hale Hoak and Katherine Murray to Board of Directors

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Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a boutique asset management, trust and wealth services firm, has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: J. Hale Hoak from Dallas and Katherine Murray from Houston.

The appointments strengthen the Board's expertise in finance, investment management, and corporate governance. Murray brings significant financial expertise in the energy sector and public accounting, while Hoak contributes extensive investment experience and strategic insight.

CEO Brian O. Casey emphasized that these Texas-based board members will enhance the team's core values with diverse perspectives rooted in local knowledge. Both new directors expressed commitment to supporting Westwood's client-first approach and investment excellence.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), una boutique di gestione patrimoniale, fiduciaria e servizi finanziari, ha nominato due nuovi membri nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione: J. Hale Hoak di Dallas e Katherine Murray di Houston.

Queste nomine rafforzano l'expertise del Consiglio in materia di finanza, gestione degli investimenti e governance aziendale. Murray porta una significativa esperienza finanziaria nel settore energetico e nella contabilità pubblica, mentre Hoak contribuisce con una vasta esperienza negli investimenti e intuizioni strategiche.

Il CEO Brian O. Casey ha sottolineato che questi membri del consiglio, provenienti dal Texas, arricchiranno i valori fondamentali del team con prospettive diverse radicate nella conoscenza locale. Entrambi i nuovi direttori hanno espresso il loro impegno a sostenere l'approccio orientato al cliente di Westwood e l'eccellenza negli investimenti.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), una boutique de gestión de activos, fideicomisos y servicios de riqueza, ha nombrado a dos nuevos miembros en su Junta Directiva: J. Hale Hoak de Dallas y Katherine Murray de Houston.

Los nombramientos fortalecen la experiencia de la Junta en finanzas, gestión de inversiones y gobernanza corporativa. Murray aporta una experiencia financiera significativa en el sector energético y en contabilidad pública, mientras que Hoak contribuye con una amplia experiencia en inversiones y conocimientos estratégicos.

El CEO Brian O. Casey enfatizó que estos miembros de la junta, con base en Texas, mejorarán los valores fundamentales del equipo con perspectivas diversas basadas en el conocimiento local. Ambos nuevos directores expresaron su compromiso de apoyar el enfoque centrado en el cliente de Westwood y la excelencia en las inversiones.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), 자산 관리, 신탁 및 자산 서비스 전문 회사가 J. Hale Hoak (달라스)와 Katherine Murray (휴스턴) 두 명의 새로운 이사를 이사회에 임명했습니다.

이번 임명은 재무, 투자 관리 및 기업 거버넌스 분야에서 이사회의 전문성을 강화합니다. 머레이는 에너지 부문과 공공 회계에서 중요한 재무 전문성을 제공하며, 호크는 광범위한 투자 경험과 전략적 통찰력을 기여합니다.

CEO 브라이언 O. 케이시는 텍사스에 본사를 둔 이사들이 지역 지식에 뿌리를 둔 다양한 관점을 통해 팀의 핵심 가치를 강화할 것이라고 강조했습니다. 두 새로운 이사는 Westwood의 고객 중심 접근 방식과 투자 우수성을 지원하겠다는 의지를 표현했습니다.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), une société de gestion d'actifs, de fiducie et de services de patrimoine, a nommé deux nouveaux membres à son Conseil d'Administration : J. Hale Hoak de Dallas et Katherine Murray de Houston.

Ces nominations renforcent l'expertise du Conseil en matière de finance, de gestion d'investissements et de gouvernance d'entreprise. Murray apporte une expertise financière significative dans le secteur de l'énergie et de la comptabilité publique, tandis que Hoak contribue avec une vaste expérience en investissement et des perspectives stratégiques.

Le PDG Brian O. Casey a souligné que ces membres du conseil basés au Texas renforceront les valeurs fondamentales de l'équipe avec des perspectives diverses ancrées dans la connaissance locale. Les deux nouveaux directeurs ont exprimé leur engagement à soutenir l'approche centrée sur le client de Westwood et l'excellence en matière d'investissement.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), eine Boutique für Vermögensverwaltung, Treuhand- und Vermögensdienstleistungen, hat zwei neue Mitglieder in ihren Vorstand berufen: J. Hale Hoak aus Dallas und Katherine Murray aus Houston.

Die Ernennungen stärken die Expertise des Vorstands in den Bereichen Finanzen, Investmentmanagement und Unternehmensführung. Murray bringt bedeutende finanzielle Expertise im Energiesektor und in der öffentlichen Rechnungslegung mit, während Hoak umfangreiche Investmenterfahrung und strategische Einsichten beisteuert.

CEO Brian O. Casey betonte, dass diese Vorstandsmitglieder aus Texas die Kernwerte des Teams mit vielfältigen Perspektiven, die auf lokalem Wissen basieren, bereichern werden. Beide neuen Direktoren haben ihr Engagement bekundet, den kundenorientierten Ansatz von Westwood und die Exzellenz in den Investitionen zu unterstützen.

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DALLAS, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a boutique asset management, trust and wealth services firm, announced today the appointments of J. Hale Hoak (Hale), who is based in Dallas and Katherine Murray, who is based in Houston, to its Board of Directors. Hoak and Murray’s extensive expertise in finance, investment management and corporate governance will further strengthen the Board as Westwood continues its commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients and stockholders. The addition of these Texas-based board members should strengthen our team’s core values, incorporating diverse perspectives that are rooted in local knowledge and expertise. This aligns with our commitment to inclusivity, community engagement and fostering connections that drive our mission forward.

“We are delighted to welcome Hale and Katherine to our Board,” said Brian O. Casey, Chief Executive Officer of Westwood Holdings Group and Westwood Wealth Management. “Katherine’s deep financial expertise, particularly in the energy sector and public accounting, combined with Hale’s extensive investment experience and strategic insight, make them invaluable additions to our leadership team. Their diverse perspectives and industry knowledge will help guide Westwood’s continued growth.”

Katherine Murray commented, “I am honored to join Westwood’s Board of Directors and look forward to contributing my financial and energy industry expertise to support the firm’s mission. Westwood’s client-first approach and commitment to investment excellence and its evident commitment to serving clients resonate deeply with my professional values, and I am excited to help drive its continued success.”

Hale Hoak added, “It’s a privilege to join Westwood’s Board and be part of a firm that has a strong reputation for disciplined investing and client dedication. I look forward to leveraging my experience in investment management to support Westwood’s long-term strategic initiatives.”

About Hale Hoak

Hale Hoak has over 25 years of experience as an investor in both private and publicly traded companies. Since 2004, Mr. Hoak has served as President of Hoak & Co., a Dallas-based investment holding company, where he oversees all asset allocation and investment decisions. Previously, he was a founding partner of Inwood Capital Partners, L.P., a long/short equity hedge fund, and vice president of Hoak Capital Corporation, where he focused on private equity investments. Mr. Hoak currently serves on the boards of Nova Compression, LLC; Ruan, Inc.; and BTC Financial Corporation. His past board experience includes Ambassadors International, Inc., Broadcast Electronics, Inc. and various philanthropic organizations. He earned a BS in business from Miami University of Ohio.

About Katherine Murray

Katherine Murray has over 33 years of experience as a senior finance executive in the energy sector and public accounting. She currently serves on the audit and compensation committees as well as on the board of directors of Core Laboratories, Inc., a public company providing reservoir description and production enhancement services/products with operations in over 50 countries.

Since 2018, Ms. Murray has been an independent financial consultant/interim CFO, advising clients on finance strategies, cost optimization and capital raises. She has also held leadership roles at McDermott International, Inc. and El Paso Corporation, gaining extensive experience in financial reporting, tax and strategic planning. Ms. Murray began her career with Arthur Andersen and holds a BBA from the University of St. Thomas. She is a certified public accountant. Her financial expertise and extensive experience in senior finance roles in large global energy companies, as well as her public accounting background, enable her to provide valuable insights in her board positions.

ABOUT WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. 

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies, along with white-glove trust and wealth services, to institutional, intermediary and private wealth clients. For over 40 years, Westwood’s client-first approach has fostered strong, long-term client relationships due to our unwavering commitment to delivering bespoke investment strategies with a vehicle-optimized approach, exceptional counsel and unparalleled client service. Our flexible and agile approach to investing allows us to adapt to constantly changing markets, while continually seeking innovative strategies that meet our investors’ short- and long-term needs.​

Our team at Westwood comes from varied backgrounds and life experiences, which reflects our origins as a woman-founded firm. We are committed to incorporating diverse insights and knowledge into all aspects of our services and solutions. Our culture and approach to our business reflect our core values — integrity, reliability, responsiveness, adaptability, flexibility and collaboration — and underpin our constant pursuit of excellence. For more information on Westwood, please visit westwoodgroup.com.

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FAQ

Who are the new board members appointed to Westwood Holdings Group (WHG)?

J. Hale Hoak from Dallas and Katherine Murray from Houston were appointed to WHG's Board of Directors in March 2025.

What expertise do WHG's new board members bring to the company?

Katherine Murray brings financial expertise in energy sector and public accounting, while Hale Hoak contributes investment experience and strategic insight.

How do these appointments align with WHG's strategic goals?

The appointments strengthen WHG's board expertise in finance, investment management, and corporate governance, while adding Texas-based perspectives to enhance local knowledge.

What is the significance of WHG adding Texas-based board members?

The Texas-based appointments align with WHG's commitment to local expertise, community engagement, and fostering connections that drive their mission forward.
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