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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