LBA Leadership School Kicks Off 

The first of two LBA Leadership Schools in 2019 kicked off with an opening reception on March 12 at Juban’s Restaurant in Baton Rouge, followed by the first session the following day at LBA's office. The school is a six-month program that includes the Hogan Leadership Forecast Series, online course work and five instructor-led sessions focused on developing leaderships skills and enhancing knowledge in various areas of banking. Click here for more information on the second Leadership School of 2019. 

(above, from left) Jenny Hendrickson of BOM, Dorothy Bellocq of Home Bank, Tricia Ancelet of Home Bank, N.A., Chris Credeur of JD Bank and Brett Means of Synergy Bank are pictured at the opening reception,

Pictured (above, from left) are Michelle Billiot of Metairie Bank and Trust, Ellie Gottschalck of American Bank and Trust Company and Crystal Moody of Rayne Building and Loan.

(above, from left) Louisiana Bankers Education Council Officers Chad Burgess of Citizens National Bank, N.A., Blaine Hodges of Community Bank of Louisiana, Tony Haring of Franklin State Bank and Hunter Creed of Investar Bank are pictured at the opening reception. 

Pictured (above, from left) are Amber Estave of First National Bank of LA, Emily Creech of First Guaranty Bank, Christy Frierson of First Guaranty Bank, Dorothy Bellocq of Home Bank, N.A.

(above, from left) Christy Frierson, Miranda Derveloy, Marissa Rodrigues and Starr Bernier, all of First Guaranty Bank, visit over lunch with instructor Craig Pourciau of SSA Consultants.

Pictured (above, from left) are Chris Credeur of JD Bank, Brett Means of Synergy Bank, Sam James of Bank of Zachary and Joey Wynn of Rayne State Bank and Trust.