Deputy Chief Financial Officer • Investar Bank
Corey Moore’s measure of progress is watching someone else grow confident. Whether developing a banking team or coaching young athletes, he sees leadership as an investment in what others can become.
That outlook accompanies his advancement to executive vice president and deputy chief financial officer at Investar Bank. A licensed CPA with a master’s degree from Arizona State University, Moore combines financial stewardship with a focus on growth that benefits customers, employees, shareholders and communities.
His leadership comes as Investar broadens its reach. The bank’s acquisition of First National Bank expanded its footprint into north Texas, advancing its multistate strategy. Moore sees the challenge ahead as balancing innovation with the relationships and trust that distinguish community banking.
Outside work, he volunteers with organizations addressing underserved youth and food insecurity, coaches youth sports and mentors students interested in accounting and finance.
What younger professionals misunderstand about leadership: “Leadership is about influence, not authority. It is a behavior, not a title.”
Something I’m surprisingly good at: “I have a surprising talent for solving anagram puzzles. Give me a jumbled set of letters and I’ll probably have the answer before everyone else has figured out where to start.”
