On October 16, Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Investar Bank NA announced several key executive leadership promotions that add clarity to the bank’s direction and provide the needed infrastructure. Investar currently operates Texas branches in the Houston and Galveston areas.

Jeffery “Jeff” Blum, currently executive vice president and regional president of the western division, has been promoted to chief banking officer. He 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 commercial and industrial. Blum has more than 30 years of banking experience with large financial institutions.

Jeffrey Martin, currently executive vice president and chief credit officer, has been named chief risk officer. He has more than 30 years of prior banking experience, including time at large financial institutions. The search for a new chief credit officer role is underway and the CCO will report to Martin.

Corey Moore, currently executive vice president and chief accounting officer, has been promoted to deputy chief financial officer. He will report directly to the chief financial officer, John Campbell, and 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,” says John D’Angelo, president and CEO. “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”

Established in 2006, Investar Bank has 29 branches serving markets across south Louisiana, Texas and Alabama.