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R. Blake Chatelain

President, Chief Executive Officer at RED RIVER BANCSHARES
Board
Since 1998
Age
61 years
Education
Holds a B.S. in Finance from Louisiana State University.
Tenure
Joined RRBI in 1998 and has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and director since then.

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About

R. Blake Chatelain is a seasoned banking executive currently 61 years old. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Louisiana State University, reinforcing his strong financial acumen.

He joined Red River Bancshares, Inc. (RRBI) in 1998 and has held key positions including President, Chief Executive Officer, and director, significantly contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the organization.

Prior to his tenure at RRBI, he built a robust career in banking, serving as Executive Vice President at Rapides Bank & Trust Company and as Vice President at Hibernia National Bank, where he oversaw commercial lending operations.

In addition to his leadership at RRBI, he has played active roles on various boards and committees, bringing deep industry expertise and a commitment to community and financial development.

$RRBI Performance Under R. Blake Chatelain

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors Member (Chairman) 2008-2020 Chaired the board and several committees during tenure
Rapides Bank & Trust Company Executive Vice President 1991-1998 Managed the commercial lending group; subsidiary of First Commerce Corporation
Hibernia National Bank Vice President Prior to 1991 Managed the commercial lending group

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Financial Institution Service Corporation Board of Directors; Executive Committee member Current Active role providing strategic oversight
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Director; Executive Committee member Current Active role contributing to industry initiatives

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary (Base Salary)$551,050 Annual 2024Base salary for 2024
Employer 401(k) Contributions$8,438 Annual 2024Part of All Other Compensation
Vehicle Allowance$11,550 Annual 2024Part of All Other Compensation
Life Insurance Premiums$4,029 Annual 2024Part of All Other Compensation
Social and Civic Club Dues$5,381 Annual 2024Part of All Other Compensation
Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings$154,909 Annual 2024As reported for 2024

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Bonus

MetricDetails
Award Amount$345,000
Plan NameDiscretionary Incentive Bonus Plan
Performance Metrics/TargetsNo specific performance metrics or thresholds provided
Evaluation PeriodAnnual; awarded and approved by March 31 following plan year

Stock Awards

MetricDetails
Shares Granted1,300 restricted shares
Grant DateApril 1, 2024
Grant Date Fair Value$62,907
Vesting Schedule20% annually on April 1 from 2025 to 2029
Performance Metrics/TargetsNo detailed performance metrics provided