This year marks a milestone for Investar Bank, as the institution celebrates its 20th anniversary while also completing the largest acquisition in its history. The combination of growth, innovation and community commitment reflects the bank’s ongoing mission to deliver strong financial services while maintaining the personal relationships that have defined it since the beginning.
One of the most significant developments over the past year has been Investar’s acquisition of First National Bank. The move nearly doubles the bank’s asset size. The expansion also welcomed approximately 100 new associates to the organization and added seven branches in North Texas—an entirely new market for the Louisiana-based bank.
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At the same time, Investar is celebrating two decades of service. Since its founding in 2006, the bank has remained committed to a model that combines the resources of a larger financial institution with the personalized service of a community bank. That philosophy has guided the bank’s steady growth over the past 20 years. “Since 2006, Investar has focused on relationship-based customer service while providing superior banking products and services to meet the needs of customers and businesses alike,” the company notes. “We are proud of our growth and accomplishments over the past 20 years, but we are excited to continue to grow and accomplish more in the future.”
Investar is committed to its customers, but it is also dedicated to its own. The Investar family is special to be a part of as growth, teamwork, and encouragement are prioritized. On top of a positive workplace environment, employees are offered superior benefits, a multitude of training opportunities, and engagement events. Recently, Investar was recognized by American Banker and Best Companies Group as a 2025 Best Bank to Work For and a 2025 Best Place to Work in Louisiana.
”Our commitment to supporting our employees and promoting a strong culture has always been a top priority for us. We look forward to continuing to create a people-first and collaborative work environment for all.”
JOHN D’ANGELO, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Looking ahead, the bank is investing in new initiatives designed to support business clients of all sizes. A key priority is a renewed focus on small business banking, ensuring that even the smallest local businesses have access to the financial tools they need to grow.
Investar is also preparing to roll out new technology-driven products, including a new online banking platform expected to launch in the second quarter. The upgraded system will improve efficiency for both customers and administrators. In addition, the bank is introducing a commercial card within its treasury management suite, offering businesses a more convenient expense reimbursement solution.
Beyond financial services, Investar places a strong emphasis on community involvement. In 2025, associates spent nearly 2,500 hours serving local communities. Volunteering at food banks, serving meals at soup kitchens, teaching financial literacy in schools, conducting scam awareness presentations for seniors, and contributing donations to various organizations are some of the ways employees are involved in local communities.
During the bank’s Annual Leadership Summit, associates assembled 400 “Bags of Hope” to support individuals served by Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This is just one example of the many ways Investar employees give back. As Investar looks to the future, leaders remain focused on embracing technology, expanding into new markets across the Southeast, strengthening community partnerships and continuing to build genuine relationships with customers.
For Investar Bank, growth is not just about size. It is about serving people better while staying true to the community-centered values on which the bank was founded.
