Blaine Caillier Chairman, President & CEO | |
Main Office 912 N. 16th St. Orange, TX 77630 |
ORANGE | VIDOR | MAURICEVILLE | NEWTON | PORT ARTHUR | BEAUMONT | LUMBERTON
A Note on 2023 Regional Performance:
In 2023, our region capitalized on opportunities created by a vibrant regional economy and the opening of our newest branch in Lumberton, Texas, which has surpassed all expectations, delivering record-setting growth in its first year. The branch has successfully captured a significant market share, attracting both personal and business customers by generating innovative banking solutions and successfully executing our Customer Service First philosophy.
Throughout the year, our region has experienced steady growth in loan and deposit portfolios. By effectively managing credit risk and maintaining strong relationships with our customers, we have achieved solid loan growth across various sectors, including commercial, real estate, and consumer loans. Additionally, our deposit base has expanded, reflecting the trust and confidence our customers have placed in us and a relentless regional focus on this crucial funding source for our business.
We have successfully improved the bank’s net interest margin by implementing cost-effective strategies and optimizing our asset allocation. Our focus on risk-adjusted pricing and winning lower-cost deposits has contributed to this margin enhancement, enabling the bank to achieve a healthy balance between risk and return.
We are delighted to announce new leadership appointments. Blaine Caillier has been promoted to the position of President of our Southeast Texas Region. With his exceptional leadership skills, extensive industry experience, and deep understanding of the local market, we are confident that Blaine will drive further growth in our region. Additionally, we promoted David LeJeune as our new Mid County Market President. David’s proven track record in relationship management, business development, and community engagement makes him the ideal candidate to strengthen our presence in the Mid County area and enable us to better serve the financial needs of our customers.
- Blaine Caillier, President
Senior Officers
Blaine Caillier
Chairman, President & CEO
Joe Love
Executive Vice President
Senior Relationship Manager
Lee Warren
Executive Vice President
Chief Operations Officer
David LeJeune
Market President, Mid County
TJ Lingle
Market President, Hardin County
Rebecca Doucet
Senior Vice President
Cindi LaChance
Senior Vice President
Lani White
Senior Vice President
Connie Browning
Senior Vice President
Kim Dickerson
Senior Vice President
Regional Board of Directors
Blaine Caillier
Chairman, President & CEO
Ronald D. Butler II
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
Dr. Ray Callas
Managing Partner
Anesthesia Associates, PLLC
Gary Gragg
Retired
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
Dayna Simmons
CEO/Broker
Dayna Simmons Real Estate
Kevin Williams
President, Cypress Bayou Industrial
Jim Wimberley
Owner
Law Offices of Jim Wimberley
John Gothia
County Judge
Orange County, Texas
Dr. Snehal Doshi
CEO
Millennium Medical Group
Chad Mason
Vice President
Mason Construction
Jim Gilliam
Partner and Chairman,
The HT Group Owner and
CEO, Bates & Co.
Jessica Hill CEcD
Project Manager
Entergy Texas, Inc.