Daniel G. Guidry
About Daniel G. Guidry
Independent director of Home Bancorp, Inc. (HBCP), age 72, serving since December 6, 2017; retired partner at Guidry and Guidry law firm (St. Martinville, LA) with a Juris Doctor from LSU, and former Assistant District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District . He is listed as Corporate Secretary in HBCP’s 2025 proxy materials, reinforcing governance duties alongside directorship . Tenure includes 33 years on the board of St. Martin Bank & Trust prior to HBCP’s acquisition, providing significant banking oversight experience .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Bank & Trust | Director | 33 years | Long-tenured bank governance experience |
| Guidry & Guidry (Law Firm) | Partner (Retired) | Not disclosed | Legal practice leadership |
| 16th Judicial District | Assistant District Attorney | Not disclosed | Prosecutorial, legal/regulatory experience |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association | Board of Directors | Not disclosed | Industry board role |
| Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | Not disclosed | Legal professional affiliation |
| St. Martin Parish Bar Association | Member | Not disclosed | Local legal affiliation |
Board Governance
- Committee memberships: Compensation Committee member; Nominating Committee member; not on Audit; not a committee chair .
- Independence: Board determined Guidry is independent under Nasdaq standards .
- Attendance: Board met 7 times in 2024; no director attended fewer than 75% of combined board and committee meetings .
- Corporate Secretary: Listed as Corporate Secretary in proxy notice, signaling direct involvement in governance administration .
- Compensation Committee interlocks: None in 2024; no related-party transactions by committee members requiring disclosure .
- Trustee voting authority: Trustees (including Guidry) vote shares held in the 2009 Recognition and Retention Plan Trust, which can influence shareholder voting—note for potential influence consideration .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $22,000 | Home Bank director compensation; directors not separately paid by HBCP |
| Board meeting fee | $800 per meeting | Cash per attendance |
| Committee meeting fee | $550 per meeting | Cash per attendance |
| Chair/Chairman meeting premium | $100 per meeting | Paid to chairs and Chairman; Guidry is not a chair |
| Christmas gift (2024) | $400 | Non-cash perquisite |
| Daniel G. Guidry – Fees earned (2024) | $51,000 | Director-specific cash earned |
| Daniel G. Guidry – All other compensation (2024) | $400 | Christmas gift |
| Daniel G. Guidry – Total compensation (2024) | $73,894 | Includes stock awards fair value (below) |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award Type | Grant/Outstanding Detail | Amount/Count | Valuation/Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director stock awards (RSUs) – aggregate grant date fair value (2024) | Annual director grant | $22,494 | ASC 718 grant-date fair value |
| RSUs outstanding (as of 12/31/2024) | Director total outstanding units | 1,760 | Time-based vesting; not performance-based |
| RSUs vesting within 60 days of record date (3/24/2025) | Included in beneficial ownership table | 470 | Included for voting ownership calculation |
| Performance metrics tied to director comp | None disclosed | — | Director equity is time-based; no TSR/ROA linkage disclosed |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company/Body | Role | Period | Interlocks / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Bank & Trust | Director | 33 years | Prior bank directorship; relevant to banking oversight |
| HBCP Compensation Committee | Member | Ongoing | No compensation committee interlocks in 2024 |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Legal credentials: JD (LSU), retired law firm partner; former Assistant District Attorney—strong legal/regulatory grounding .
- Banking oversight: 33-year tenure at St. Martin Bank & Trust board; current HBCP board roles in Compensation and Nominating .
- Governance administration: Listed as Corporate Secretary, signaling hands-on board process knowledge .
- Independence and non-relation: Board confirms independence; no director is related to any other director or executive officer by first cousin or closer .
Equity Ownership
| Ownership Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (3/24/2025) | 65,159 shares | From proxy beneficial ownership table |
| % of common stock | <1.0% | Asterisk denotes less than 1% |
| RSUs vesting ≤60 days | 470 units | Included for beneficial ownership per SEC rules |
| RSUs outstanding (12/31/2024) | 1,760 units | Time-based director awards |
| Stock options | None | No options listed for Guidry as director |
| ESOP/401(k) allocations | Not applicable (director) | Director table does not show ESOP for Guidry; separate executive disclosures |
| Pledging of shares | None disclosed | Proxy notes no pledging unless indicated; none indicated for Guidry |
| Ownership guidelines | Directors must own ≥$150,000 stock (or ≥6,000 shares if ≤$25/share); current directors meet guidelines | Alignment policy; board states compliance |
Related-Party Exposure and Policies
- Loans to related persons: Offered on market terms; none non-accrual, past-due, or problematic as of 12/31/2024; no unfavorable features—reduces credit-risk conflict concerns .
- Review of related transactions: OCC regulations require disclosure and recusal; majority of non-interested directors must approve; minutes record recusal—process mitigates conflict risk .
- Insider trading and hedging: Policy restricts trading during blackout windows; hedging requires board pre-clearance—mitigates alignment and reputational risk .
- Section 16(a) compliance: No delinquent insider filings for 2024—reduces disclosure risk .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director with deep banking and legal experience (Compensation and Nominating committees); compliant attendance; robust ownership alignment with guidelines; no pledging disclosed; strong related-party oversight framework and hedging controls .
- Watch items: Trustees (including Guidry) exercise discretionary voting over plan trust shares—monitor for potential influence concentration; dual role as Corporate Secretary may blur lines between board and administrative responsibilities; ensure continued adherence to independence standards and recusal practices .
- Compensation mix: Director pay skewed toward cash meeting fees plus time-based RSUs (no performance metrics), total $73,894 in 2024—acceptable for small-cap bank governance but monitor equity sizing vs. pay-for-performance trends .
Appendix: Director Compensation Detail (2024)
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | $51,000 |
| Stock Awards (ASC 718 fair value) | $22,494 |
| All Other Compensation (Christmas gift) | $400 |
| Total | $73,894 |
Committees and Meeting Activity Context (2024)
| Committee | Membership | Chair | Meetings (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | Not a member | Chair: Paul J. Blanchet | 16 meetings |
| Compensation | Member (Guidry) | Chair: John A. Hendry | 1 meeting |
| Nominating | Member (Guidry) | Chair: Chris P. Rader | Not disclosed (charter available) |
Notes:
- Board met 7 times in 2024; no director below 75% attendance .
- No compensation committee interlocks; no related transactions requiring disclosure by committee members in 2024 .