IBC Bank`s Eddie Aldrete Named Corporate Executive of the Year

San Antonio`s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Aldrete for His Service
and Dedication
SAN ANTONIO--(Business Wire)--
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently announced IBC Bank`s Eddie
Aldrete as the organization`s 2009 Corporate Executive of the Year. This award
recognizes Aldrete`s accomplishments and work as an advocate for small business
issues and immigration reform. Aldrete is a Senior Vice President for IBC Bank,
and was honored at the chamber`s annual Business Awards Banquet on September 30
at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas.

"Leadership isn`t defined by what you say but by what you do, and it is for that
reason I am honored and proud to be a part of the Hispanic Chamber, an
organization that leads by example," Aldrete said. "I have had the privilege of
working with the chamber for many years and I have seen first-hand the impact an
organization like this can make when we work together. It truly is an honor and
privilege to work side by side my colleagues on the board, the chamber members
and executive staff as we forge ahead to conquer our goals."

As IBC`s senior vice president in charge of Public Affairs, San Antonio-based
Aldrete monitors local and federal legislation that directly impacts the bank,
the financial industry as well as a host of other issues including international
trade and immigration reform. He also directs the promotion of infrastructure
development and economic growth in the communities that IBC Bank serves. Aldrete
is the bank`s spokesperson related to border related issues in his role as
treasurer of the Texas Border Coalition.

Aldrete has more than 25 years of experience in strategic communications, media
relations and political, governmental and public affairs. He works with advocacy
groups sharing similar ideas, including the Alliance for Security and Trade
(AST), the Texas Border Coalition and Texas Employers for Immigration Reform
(TEIR). Prior to joining IBC, Aldrete served as a managing director with Public
Strategies, a strategic communications firm, and also spent nearly a decade
heading up Aldrete Communications and Aldrete & Terrell. He has also served as
an advisor to a variety of corporations including communications firms, hospital
management organizations and financial investment firms.

Aldrete currently serves as chair of the government affairs committee of the San
Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and also sits on the Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute board of directors, and the board of the Free Trade Alliance.
He serves on the Accreditation Board of the US Chamber of Commerce, the only
national program that recognizes chambers for effective organizational
procedures and outstanding contributions toward positive change in their
communities. Aldrete previously served on the board of the San Antonio Symphony,
San Antonio Public Library Foundation, and ACCION Texas.

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) is San Antonio's resource
and advocate for Hispanic businesses that develops programs to inspire and
foster Hispanic leadership and entrepreneurship. In addition to Aldrete`s award,
the SAHCC is honoring five other individuals with recognitions including
Business Owner of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Community Service Award,
Economic Empowerment Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

"Eddie has been a valuable member of our growing organization for many years,
and his hard work and dedication are evident in this well-deserved recognition,"
President and CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Ramiro Cavazos
said. "He is committed to seeing San Antonio and the Hispanic community succeed,
and we are excited to see how he and other members of our organization will
continue adding to the growth and success of our great city."

International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC) is an $11.5 billion
multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with more
than 275 facilities and more than 435 ATMs serving 104 communities in Texas and
Oklahoma.

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