LDR Partners has named Paul B. Murphy Jr. as a partner. Murphy began his career in commercial lending at Allied Bank of Texas in 1981.

In 1990 he co-founded Southwest Bank of Texas, later renamed Amegy Bank, serving as president and subsequently CEO. In 2010, Murphy led an investor group that raised $1 billion to form Cadence Bancorporation, which he took public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017. LDR Partners, based in Houston and founded in 2011, welcomed Murphy for his four decades of supporting Gulf Coast manufacturers and industrial businesses.

Richard Sexton, co-founder and partner at LDR Partners, praised Murphy’s judgment and legacy, stating he represents the firm’s leadership philosophy. Murphy’s background in banking and industrial lending aligns with LDR’s mission to strengthen the nation’s manufacturing base through trusted partnerships.