Investar Holding Corporation Sees Changes in Board Leadership

Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR) saw significant changes in its board leadership recently, as per an 8-K filing made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On January 15, 2025, Anita M. Fontenot tendered her resignation from the Board of Directors, effective January 20, 2025. Fontenot’s departure did not stem from any disputes with the company over its operations, policies, or practices.

Following Fontenot’s resignation, the Nominating and Governance Committee recommended Julio A. Melara to take on the role of chairman of the Board’s Audit Committee, effective January 20, 2025. Prior to this position, Melara served as the vice-chairman of the said committee. Moreover, Scott G. Ginn was appointed as vice-chairman of the Board’s Audit Committee, also effective January 20, 2025, as per the Nominating Committee’s recommendation.

Investar Holding Corporation, headquartered at 10500 Coursey Blvd. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operates as a financial entity. They can be reached at (225) 227-2222. The company’s common stock, with a $1.00 par value per share, is listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol ISTR.

John J. D’Angelo, the President, and Chief Executive Officer of Investar Holding Corporation, signed the 8-K filing on behalf of the company on January 22, 2025.

These changes in board leadership at Investar Holding Corporation mark a significant transition in its governance structure. The company is making strategic moves as it continues its operations in the financial sector.

Please refer to the original 8-K filing for more in-depth details regarding these developments.

This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Investar’s 8K filing here.

Investar Company Profile

Investar Holding Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Investar Bank that provides a range of commercial banking products to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in south Louisiana, southeast Texas, and Alabama in the United States. The company offers various deposit products and services, such as savings, checking, money market, and individual retirement accounts, as well as various certificates of deposit; debit and credit cards; internet, mobile, and video banking services; and reciprocal deposit products.