121st LBA Annual Convention & Exposition Held

(above, from left) LBA Chief Executive Officer Bob Taylor is presented a LBA Service Award by LBA Chairman Jerry Ledet of Synergy Bank at the Thursday LBA Business Session. Bob will retire at the end of 2021 after 38 years of service.

(above, from left) LBA Chief Executive Officer Bob Taylor is presented with a Boombox gift by LBA Chairman Jerry Ledet of Synergy Bank. The Boombox gift consists of written messages and well wishes by bankers and colleagues that Bob has worked with over the years. 

(above) LBA's annual convention kicks off Wednesday morning with a general session. 

(above, from left) Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman participated in the convention virtually with a Q&A session with LBA Chief Executive Officer Bob Taylor, LBA Chief Operating Officer Ginger Laurent. Also pictured far right is LBA Past Chairman Gary Littlefield of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company. 

(above, from left) John and Sonja Carroll and Kim and Monty Adams, Jr., all with Caldwell Bank and Trust, are pictured at the exhibit hall reception on Tuesday evening. 

(above) Exhibitor sessions were a hit during the opening day of LBA’s 2021 convention. 

(above, from left) LBA Chairman Jerry Ledet of Synergy Bank congratulates Jason Smith of Citizens National Bank, N.A., for his past service as a LBA board member. 

(above, from left) LBA Chairman Jerry Ledet of Synergy Bank congratulates Ryan Kilpatrick of Origin Bank for his past service as a LBA board member. 

(above, from left) Linda Brooks of Rayne State Bank is presented with a LBA Service Award for her 45 years of service by LBA Chairman Jerry Ledet of Synergy Bank. 

(above, from left) Carroll Green of Beauregard Federal Savings Bank is presented with a LBA Service Award for his 50 years of service by LBA Chief Executive Officer Bob Taylor. 

(above, from left) Elise Brian, Crystal Murphy, Pat Spencer, Katie Wilder and Robyn Hillman are pictured at the FISC booth. 

Pictured above (from left) are Petricia and Waid Thompson of JMFA.

Pictured above (from left) are Nate Davis and Joshua Jordan, both of Jack Henry Banking.

Pictured above (from left) are Marissa Doin and Shamelda Pete, both of Louisiana Economic Development.

Pictured above (from left) are Gary Halstead and David Strong, both of MPA Systems.

Pictured above is Thomas Hancock of Murphy Appraisal Services.

On Wednesday evening, guests enjoyed various culinary group outings in New Orleans. The final destination for all groups was Broussard’s restaurant where guests enjoyed dessert and cocktails. Pictured at Broussard’s are (above, from left), LBA Chief Executive Officer Bob Taylor, Paul Tweedy of CLB The Community Bank, Andre Fruge of b1BANK, Jerome and Nancy Vascocu of b1BANK, and Mary Taylor of LBA.

Pictured above (from left, seated) from American Bank and Trust Company are Stephanie Haynes, Lainy Diesi, Frankie Mouton and (from left, standing) Ronnie and Pat Lashute.

Pictured above (from left) are Celeste and Brent Vidrine of Bank of Sunset and Trust Company. 

Pictured above (from left) are Lowell Harrison of Fenimore, Kay, Harrison and Stephanie Kalahurka of Fenimore, Kay, Harrison and Laura and Scott McLemore with Concordia Bank and Trust. 

Pictured above (from left) are Ashley and Joe Zanco of St. Landry Homestead and Nick and Judy Paratore of Kristopher James Company.

Pictured above (from left) are John and Becky Ducrest of b1BANK and Kim and Andy Dakin of Bank of Sunset and Trust Company.