Steve Craig Joins Origin Bank's Northwest Louisiana Market as Senior Vice President, Business Development Banker

Steve Craig has joined Origin Bank as Senior Vice President, Business Development Banker III.  A well-respected member of the community, Craig brings over 40 years of experience to his new role.

“Having Steve join our team is a huge win for our clients and employees,” said Drake Mills, chairman, president and CEO of Origin Bancorp, Inc. “Steve’s professional experience makes him a valuable asset to our clients and his passion for helping team members reach their full potential makes him a terrific fit for Origin’s award-winning culture.”

Craig recently retired from Heard, McElroy and Vestal, LLC where he worked his way through the ranks, starting as an auditor and later becoming a partner at the Shreveport-based firm. Most recently, he served as partner in charge of the audit department where he led a team of fraud specialists and accounting professionals. He specializes in audit and assurance services specifically relating to financial institutions, government and nonprofit organizations and closely-held businesses.

In his new role, he will conduct business development activities across Origin’s Louisiana and East Texas markets, oversee special projects related to bank operations, assist relationship bankers with improving the customer experience and expand community involvement in support of Origin’s culture and mission.

He earned his Master of Professional Accountancy and Bachelor of Accounting degrees from Louisiana Tech University. He serves as audit chairman and board member for Louisiana Workman’s Compensation Corporation; volunteers as a board member for American Red Cross, Louisiana Tech’s College of Business Advisory Board and Louisiana Tennis Association; and supports various church, charitable and civic organizations.

Craig is based at Origin’s Market Street Banking Center located at 308 Market Street in Shreveport.  To schedule an appointment, please call (318) 213-2464 or visit www.origin.bank to learn more.

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.