Business First Bank Names David Lonibos President of the East Baton Rouge Market

BATON ROUGE, La., May 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Bond, Executive Vice President and Capital Region Chief Executive Officer of Business First Bank, today introduced David Lonibos as President of the East Baton Rouge market.   

"David is an exciting addition to our team," said Bond. "His experience in community banking, corporate banking and in municipal finance makes him an invaluable resource for our growing organization."

Lonibos has over 26 years of banking experience, most recently as Managing Director at The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, where he held a national position in sales and relationship management for the corporate trust line of business. David graduated from LSU in 1989 with a BA in Finance.

About Business First Bank

Business First Bank operates 18 offices, including 16 banking centers, one loan production office and one wealth solutions office in seven markets across Louisiana. Business First Bank provides commercial and personal banking, treasury management and wealth solutions services to private businesses and their owners, operators, executives and employees. It was chosen as one of American Banker magazine's Top 40 Banks to Work For in 2014. Business First Bank was also chosen as one of Baton Rouge Business Report's Top Companies to Work For in 2014 and 2015. 

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