John W and Bordelon will retire on January 8, 2027, and will no longer serve as CEO; Darren E and Guidry will take over as CEO.
Rafael, Louisiana, October 19th / PRNewswire / -- Home Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq ticker: HBCP) (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), which is the parent company of Home Bank, N.A. (hereinafter referred to as the "Bank") ( www.home24bank.com ), announced today that Mr. John W. Bordelon will retire on January 8, 2027, and will no longer serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank ( CEO ). Mr. Bordelon's retirement marks the conclusion of his more than 45 years of outstanding service and leadership to the Company and the Bank. After retirement, he will continue to serve as Chairman and will also remain a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank to support the continuity of the organization during and after the leadership transition period.
The chairman of the Company Nominations and Governance Committee, Chris Rader, stated: "On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to John for the outstanding leadership, dedication, and enduring contributions he has demonstrated over more than forty years of service. John has helped the company and the bank through a period of significant growth and change, and we are also grateful that he will continue to provide leadership and continuity in his role as chairman. We are equally confident that Darren's experience, institutional knowledge, and strategic focus will enable him to lead the organization well into the next chapter."
After Mr. Bordelon retires, Mr. Darren E Guidry will take on the position of CEO and will continue to serve as President of the company and the bank. Mr. Guidry has been serving as President of the company and the bank since July 1, 2026. Since joining the institution in 1993, he has been contributing to balancing growth with risk management, driving the company's strategic focus, and strengthening its commitment to long-term shareholder value.
Mr. Guidry stated, "I am deeply honored to be appointed as the President and CEO of both the company and the bank. This is an exciting moment for our organization, and I look forward to working with the board of directors, management team, and colleagues to build upon our solid foundation, advance our strategic priorities, and continue to create long-term value for our customers, community, employees, and shareholders. I would also like to thank John for his outstanding leadership and the profound impact he has had on our organization."
Mr. Bordelon stated: "Serving as the Chief Executive Officer, and previously as the President, is one of the greatest honors of my professional career. I am proud of all the achievements made by the team, and I believe that under the leadership of Darren, the company and the bank are well-prepared for continued success. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition and witnessing the organization's continued vigorous development in the coming years."
About Home Bancorp
Home Bancorp is a company based in Louisiana that became its controlling company in October 2008 after Home Bank transitioned from a mutual aid system to a joint-stock system. Home Bank is a federally licensed, community-oriented bank that was initially established in 1908 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Home Bank and N.A were founded in 1908, originally known as Home Building & Loan; they are the earliest financial institutions established in the Lafayette parish and are also headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. The company has since expanded to serve markets in southern Louisiana, Natchez in Mississippi, and the greater Houston area.
