Investar Welcomes Brad J. Wenzel to the North Texas Region

Investar Welcomes Brad J. Wenzel to the North Texas Region

February 26, 2026

Baton Rouge, La. - Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar") is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Brad J. Wenzel as the Market President for Southlake, TX. He will be responsible for managing and growing the commercial banking sector in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

With over 20 years of experience managing commercial client relationships, Brad brings extensive expertise to his new role. He joins Investar after his recent leadership role with First United Bank where he spent 7 years and managed a commercial banking team.

As a native of Coppell, TX, Brad earned his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management from the University of North Texas in Denton.

Photo Caption: Brad J. Wenzel, Southlake Market President, Southlake, TX

The leadership of Investar Bank is proud to welcome Brad to the team. Brad's appointment as the Southlake Market President highlights Investar's continued commitment to providing exceptional banking services and support to businesses in the region.

"We are thrilled to welcome Brad to the Southlake team. His strategic leadership experience and dedication to building strong client relationships make him an invaluable asset to our organization as we continue to expand our presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth area." Robert Faulkner, North Texas Regional President.

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Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR), parent company of wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar"), had total assets of approximately $2.8 billion as of December 31, 2025. Investar is a full-service community bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., offering extensive banking products and services for individuals and businesses for 19 years. The Bank has 36 branches serving markets across Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama.