Origin Bank Opens New Flagship Location in Downtown Ruston, Celebrates Ongoing Commitment to Lincoln Parish
Origin Bank is celebrating the opening of its new flagship location at 400 N. Trenton Street in the heart of downtown Ruston. Origin began extensive renovations to the iconic building in late 2023, evolving the space into a state-of-the-art hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement as a symbol of its ongoing commitment to Lincoln Parish.
“We are extremely excited about our new location in downtown Ruston,” said Drake Mills, chairman, president and CEO of Origin Bancorp, Inc. “This new banking center represents Origin’s long-standing commitment to this community and the foundational relationships we have developed for generations.”
Designed to provide an elevated customer experience, the 16,000-square-foot space features an open-concept lobby, walk-up banking services, private meeting space and a community room that serves as a connection point for civic organizations, businesses, and community leaders. A portion of Origin’s vision statement that reads “Connecting People to their Dreams” is prominently displayed in the main entry.
“Origin’s vision articulates our ongoing commitment to the future of Ruston and Lincoln Parish,” said Lance Hall, president and CEO of Origin Bank. “We are thankful for this community and are passionately committed to continuing to make it one of the best places in the world to raise a family and do business.”
Origin is a top 10 private employer in Lincoln Parish with more than 230 local team members. Origin’s ties to Lincoln Parish are far-reaching throughout its five state footprint, with 94 graduates from Lincoln Parish high schools and 131 graduates from Louisiana Tech and Grambling State University.
On Thursday, October 17 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., an open house celebration will be held for customers and members of the community to experience the new banking center and meet Origin’s team of trusted advisors including:
● Senior Vice President and Banking Center Manager III Judy A. Williams-Brown who leads the Ruston Financial Center team. With over 40 years of banking experience, Williams-Brown is dedicated to ensuring customers receive the exceptional, personalized service Origin is known for.
● Vice President of Regional Business Development Quentin Durr, a 17-year banking industry professional. Durr uses his expertise in small and commercial business development to connect business owners with the resources they need, ensuring positive contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Lincoln Parish.
● Louisiana Director of Community Development Bobby Williams, a 26-year veteran of the banking industry. Williams seeks to improve blighted properties and neighborhoods in the community through strategic partnerships with local non-profits and assists families in achieving their dreams of homeownership by connecting them with the financial resources best suited to their needs.
The new Ruston Financial Center, located at 400 N. Trenton Street, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drive-thru banking is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In addition to the retail lobby service and community room, the banking center will feature ATM services and a podcast room for customer and community use.
About Origin
Origin Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana. Origin’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, Origin Bank, was founded in 1912 in Choudrant, Louisiana. Deeply rooted in Origin’s history is a culture committed to providing personalized relationship banking to businesses, municipalities, and personal clients to enrich the lives of the people in the communities it serves. Origin provides a broad range of financial services and currently operates more than 60 locations in Dallas/Fort Worth, East Texas, Houston, North Louisiana, Mississippi, South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. For more information, visit www.origin.bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.