Red River Bank Announces Jim Nelson as Business Development Executive for the Greater New Orleans Market
For Immediate Release
NEW ORLEANS, La., February 10, 2026 - Red River Bank (the "Bank") is pleased
to announce that Jim Nelson has joined the Bank as a Business Development
Executive for the Greater New Orleans market.
With more than three decades
of leadership experience in private banking, commercial banking, and
relationship management, Nelson brings a proven track record of strategic
growth, client service excellence, and deep community engagement across
Southeast Louisiana.
"We are pleased to have Jim
join our New Orleans market," said Red River Bank President and Chief Executive
Officer Blake Chatelain. "His ability to build meaningful relationships,
understand complex financial needs, and drive growth makes him an outstanding
addition. We are thrilled to welcome him as we continue expanding our footprint
across the region."
A graduate of
Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Nelson is
also deeply committed to community service. He is currently serving as
Treasurer and Board Member for WRBH 88.3 FM Radio for the Blind and Print
Handicapped, and has served as Treasurer and Board Member for the New Orleans
Charter Schools Foundation. Jim has also coached a number of youth sports
teams.
"Jim's long-standing involvement in the New Orleans community, combined with his banking expertise, makes him a great addition to our team," said Red River Bank Greater New Orleans Market President, Meghan Donelon. "We are proud to welcome him to Red River Bank and look forward to the contributions he will bring to our customers and community partners."
Media contact
Marketing & Brand Manager
Madeline.ducote@redriverbank.net
Cell: 318-452-2499
Red River Bank is a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 1999 that provides a fully integrated suite of banking products and services tailored to the needs of its commercial and retail customers. Red River Bank operates from a network of 28 banking centers throughout Louisiana and two combined loan and deposit production offices, one each in New Orleans, Louisiana and Lafayette, Louisiana. Banking centers are located in the following Louisiana markets: Central, which includes the Alexandria metropolitan statistical area ("MSA"); Northwest, which includes the Shreveport-Bossier City MSA; Capital, which includes the Baton Rouge MSA; Southwest, which includes the Lake Charles MSA; the Northshore, which includes Covington; Acadiana, which includes the Lafayette MSA; and New Orleans. Red River Bank is a subsidiary of Red River Bancshares, Inc., which trades under the trading symbol RRBI on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Learn more at www.redriverbank.net.
