LBA Holds 126th Annual Convention & Exposition
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(above, from right) Incoming LBA Chairman Jason Smith of Bonvenu Bank presents outgoing LBA Chairman Michael Vizard of Cross Keys Bank, a Division of Planters Bank with a plaque during the Friday business session.
(above, from right) LBA outgoing LBA Chairman Michael Vizard of Cross Keys Bank, a Division of Planters Bank, pins new LBA Chairman Jason Smith of Bonvenu Bank during the Friday business session.
(above) Golfers are pictured ready to take off for the Golf Scramble held at The Broadmoor.
(above, from left) Mark Sanguinetti and Russel Shaffer, both of Sicily Island State Bank
(above, from left) Kyle Kennington of Community Bank of Louisiana and Jason Smith of Bonvenu Bank
(above, from left) Todd Kidder and Kirk Kleiser, both of Catalyst Bank
(above, from left) Ronnie and Pat LaShute of American Bank in Opelousas are pictured during the Reach the Peak: Cog Railway Experience and Lunch.
(above) Blaze Landry of Patterson State Bank
(above) Bankers enjoyed the Garden of the Gods Jeep Experience.
(above) Independent Community Bankers of America Past Chairman Derek Williams gave an ICBA update.
(above) Donna Ackel, spouse of John Ackel of City Bank and Trust, won the exhibit hall grand prize, $1000 cash.
(above, second from right) LBA Chairman Michael Vizard of Cross Keys Bank, a Division of Planters Bank, presents board members with plaques recognizing their years of service on the LBA Board. Pictured with Vizard (remaining, from left) are Todd McDonald of Liberty Bank and Trust, Shively Verrette of Lakeside Bank and Ronnie Falgoust of First American Bank. The board meeting was held at the LBA office a couple weeks prior to the convention.
(above, from left) LBA CEO Ginger Laurent presents Jeff Ehlinger with a plaque recognizing his years of service on the LBA Board.
(above) A beautiful evening enjoyed by all at the FNBB Cocktail Reception at the LBA Convention. Pictured from left: Rexie Tweedy, Lynn Williams, Susan Ledet and Renee McClung
(above, from left) Cody Faust of TEJ Agency got engaged during LBA’s Convention in Colorado Springs CO! He and his fiancé, Jennifer, took advantage of the “magic” of The Broadmoor. Congratulations!
(above) Randall and Julia Welch of Southern Heritage Bank use convention exhibit hall giveaways for art piece
(above) Attendees are pictured at the Thursday morning general session.
(above) Office of Financial Institutions Commissioner Scott Jolly gave an OFI update.
(above) American Bankers Association Chairman Kenneth Kelly gave an ABA update.
(above) LBA Chairman Michael Vizard Cross Keys Bank, a Division of Planters Bank welcomed attendees.
(above) LBA CEO Ginger Laurent gave opening remarks to kick off the LBA 126th Annual Convention and Exposition.
(above) LBA Chairman-Elect Jason Smith of Bonvenu Bank offered the opening prayer.
(above) Paul and Rexie Tweedy of CLB The Community Bank and Jerry and Susan Ledet of Synergy Bank visit at the opening reception.
(above and below) The Wednesday Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception was a great start to the convention.
Exhibitors are pictured setting up their exhibit booths ahead of the Wednesday Exhibit Hall Opening Reception. (above) Ethan Allen and Brandon Demarest of Mauldin and Jenkins, formerly LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors.
(above) Nick Paratore and Guy Becker of Kristopher James Company
(above) Wayne Story of The Baker Group
(above) Don Hastings and Monte Chapman of Merchants Bank
(above) Chris Gilbert and Rolinda Ball of Federal Reserve Financial Services
(above) Courtney Milana of BHG