Red River Bank Announces Jim Nelson as Market President for New Orleans Region
For Immediate Release
NEW ORLEANS, La., April 6, 2026 - Red River Bank (the "Bank") is pleased
to announce the appointment of Jim Nelson as Market President for the New
Orleans region. In his role, Nelson will lead the bank's strategic growth
initiatives, oversee commercial and private banking operations, and strengthen
relationships throughout the Greater New Orleans community.
Nelson brings over 30 years of
banking and financial services experience to the position, with a strong track
record of leadership, business development, and community engagement.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to helping clients
achieve their financial goals, while fostering long-term partnerships.
"Jim is a dynamic leader with
deep ties to the New Orleans market," said Red River Bank President and Chief
Executive Officer Blake Chatelain. "His experience, vision, and dedication to
both clients and community make him the ideal choice to lead our efforts in
this important 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. Nelson is also a Board Member and dedicated volunteer with the
Harry Tompson Center shelter for the homeless and has served as Treasurer and Board
Member for the New Orleans Charter Schools Foundation. He has also coached a
number of youth sports teams.
"I'm honored to
step into this role at such an exciting time for Red River Bank," said Red
River Bank Greater New Orleans Market President, Jim Nelson. "The New Orleans
market presents tremendous opportunity, and I look forward to building on the
bank's momentum while delivering meaningful value to our customers and
community."
As Market
President, Nelson will focus on expanding the bank's presence in the New
Orleans area while maintaining a strong commitment to personalized service and
community involvement.
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.
