Promotion of Albert Kelleher to Regional President/Southern Louisiana

Planters Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Albert Kelleher to the position of Regional President for Southern Louisiana. In his new role, Albert will be responsible for leading the bank's strategic initiatives and expanding its footprint in the region, further solidifying its commitment to serving the community and its customers.

Albert Kelleher is a graduate of Tulane University, where he earned his degree in Economics. With 35 years of banking experience, he has held senior management positions at various banks within the Greater New Orleans market. Most recently, he served as President of Florida Parishes Bank, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership in business development, credit structuring, and management of lending staff.

Since joining Planters Bank in December 2021 as the New Orleans Market President, Albert has successfully developed and managed a client portfolio that currently holds aggregate deposits of $40 million and outstanding loans of $215 million. His extensive expertise in residential mortgage lending, SBA, and merchant processing initiatives has proven invaluable in enhancing the bank's service offerings.

"Albert’s deep understanding of our market and his dedication to our clients make him the ideal leader for our Southern Louisiana region," said Jim Quinn, Chief Banking Officer. "His vision and strategic approach will be instrumental in driving our growth and ensuring that we continue to meet the needs of our customers with excellence."

In his new position, Albert will focus on nurturing existing relationships and expanding new opportunities, all while leading the Southern Louisiana team with outstanding customer service and community engagement.