On June 15, 2009, Encore Bank, N.A. (the "Bank"), a subsidiary of the registrant, Encore Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company"), announced the appointment of Preston Moore as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. James S. D'Agostino, Jr., who relinquished the president and chief executive titles to Mr. Moore, will remain the Chairman of Encore Bank and the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Moore was an Executive Vice President and Manager of the Investment Division at Amegy Bank of Texas. Mr. Moore received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University and a M.B.A in finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

Mr. Moore is an at-will employee and does not have an employment agreement with the Bank. The written and unwritten arrangements under which Mr. Moore is compensated, subject to any limitations necessary to comply with Section 111 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, as amended, include:

• a base salary of $25,833 per month, reviewed each year by the Bank in accordance with its performance review policies;

• shares of restricted stock of the Company granted as of the first board meeting after the hire date, which will vest 25% per year commencing on the first anniversary of the award;

• eligibility for an annual discretionary performance incentive award and an annual restricted stock award based on certain performance measurements; and

• eligibility to participate in the Bank's benefit programs offered to all employees.

Except for the employment arrangements described above, Mr. Moore does not have an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

A copy of the Bank's press release announcing Mr. Moore's appointment is included as Exhibit 99.1. to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

(d) Exhibits. The following is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit
Number    Description of Exhibit
99.1      Press Release dated June 15, 2009 issued by Encore Bank, N.A. announcing
          the appointment of Mr. Moore.