Investar Holding Corporation
10/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2025 07:55
Investar Promotes Several Key Executives
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Investar Promotes Several Key Executives
October 16, 2025
Baton Rouge, La. - Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar")is pleased to announce several key executive leadership promotions which add clarity to the bank's direction and provide the needed infrastructure which becomes the cornerstone for operational efficiency.Jeffery "Jeff" Blum, currently Executive Vice President and Regional President of the Western Division, has been promoted to Chief Banking Officer. In this role, Jeff will oversee all banking operations across our markets, continuing to drive growth and excellence. Jeff will now be responsible for the Western (includes Texas), Central and Eastern (includes Alabama) markets along with newly created divisions for Retail/Business Banking and C & I. Jeff's experience and leadership will help support the bank's strategic vision for growth, operational excellence and customer engagement. Jeff has over 30 years of prior banking experience with large financial institutions.
Jeffrey Martin, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been named Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Jeff will lead enterprise risk management, compliance, and risk governance, ensuring that we remain well-positioned for future growth. Having consistently delivered exceptional credit quality through his leadership over our credit function, Jeff will bring the same discipline and forward-looking approach to enhancing the bank's enterprise risk management framework to support strategic goals. Jeff has over 30 years of prior banking experience including time at large financial institutions. The search for a Chief Credit Officer role is underway which will report to Jeff.
Corey Moore, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, has been promoted to Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Corey's leadership and financial expertise have been instrumental to our success, and this new role recognizes his ongoing impact on our financial strategy and operations. In his new role, Corey will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, John Campbell, and will provide strategic expertise and counsel to internal stakeholders on financial matters, profitability, and the establishment of financial goals to enhance decision-making efficiency and support long term strategy, including mergers and acquisitions.
"As part of Investar's success and continued growth strategy, these promotions reinforce the Bank's commitment to fostering strong leadership from within. The collective efforts of these leaders have been instrumental to Investar, and I am confident they will continue to leverage their experience and expertise for the continued growth and success of the Bank" said John D'Angelo, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR), the parent company of wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar"),had total assets of approximately $2.8 billion as of June 30, 2025. Investar is a full-service community bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., offering extensive banking products and services for individuals and businesses for 19 years. The Bank has 29 branches serving several markets across south Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama. Investar Bank NMLS ID# 481188. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. To learn more, visit https://www.InvestarBank.com.
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