Origin Bank Hires Bill Ajello to Join Dallas Commercial Banking Team

Origin Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Origin Bancorp, Inc. (OBNK), has announced that it has hired Bill Ajello as a Commercial Relationship Banker at its Dallas Financial Center.

Ajello has ten years of banking experience, specializing in a range of product types and industries including mortgage originations, private banking and real estate. He brings with him a vast network of business contacts including various trade groups and non-profit organizations.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Bill Ajello to our Dallas Financial Center team,” said Warrie Birdwell, North Texas President of Origin Bank. “Bill’s knowledge and experience will serve our clients well, and his commitment to the Dallas community makes him a great fit for Origin’s award-winning culture.”

In his new position, Ajello will serve as a trusted advisor to the Dallas community through the acquisition of new commercial banking clients, while also expanding and retaining relationships with existing Origin Bank clients.

Ajello earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, as well as a master’s degree in Executive Business Administration from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business where he serves on the Alumni Board. Ajello is an active member of the Austin Street Center Young Professionals Group, which supports providing safe shelter to the most vulnerable homeless population in the Dallas community.

Ajello joins the commercial banking team at Origin Bank’s Dallas Financial Center located at 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite L-100 in Dallas.

About Origin Bank:

Origin Bank is headquartered in Choudrant, Louisiana and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the financial holding company, Origin Bancorp, Inc. (OBNK). Chartered in Louisiana more than a century ago, Origin Bank provides a broad range of financial services to small and medium-sized businesses, municipalities, high net-worth individuals and retail clients from more than 40 banking centers located from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas across North Louisiana to Central Mississippi, as well as in Houston, Texas. Member FDIC. To learn more, visit Origin Bank’s website at www.origin.bank.