Investar Bank Announces Major Executive Promotions

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.

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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, com pliance, 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.