Chad Cornett has joined Investar Bank as a commercial lender and senior vice president in the greater Baton Rouge market, Business Report details in the Moving Up section of the current issue.
In his new job, Cornett is responsible for growing and maintaining a commercial loan and deposit portfolio at Investar. He formerly served as vice president of commercial banking for Regions Bank.
In other news, Brooks Lewis has been promoted to president and CEO of Citizens Bank and Trust after having served as senior vice president since 2011. Lewis has been a member of the bank’s senior management team, asset liability management team and board of directors. He has previously served as vice president/branch manager, loan officer and customer service representative for Citizens. A Certified Commercial Investment Member, Lewis specializes in commercial real estate investment and development.
Check out the current issue of Business Report for more news about recent professional moves in the local business community. The magazine regularly highlights executive-level promotions and new hires in the Capital Region in its Moving Up section, as well as announcements about developments at area companies in Company News.
Submissions for Moving Up should include the name and title of the promoted or hired professional, as well as a brief summary of their responsibilities and experience. Company News submissions can include new locations, acquisitions and branding changes, as well as professionals who have received business-related awards or honors. Any accompanying photos should be high resolution (300 dpi or higher).
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