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09/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2025 10:51
Investar Welcomes Two Commercial Relationship Managers to the West Alabama Region
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Investar Welcomes Two Commercial Relationship Managers to the West Alabama Region
September 18, 2025
Baton Rouge, La. - Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar") recently hired two new Commercial Bankers, William T. Norwood and Stacey C. Ashe. Both bankers will serve the West Alabama market with a primary focus to expand Investar's loan and deposit portfolio in their respective areas.
Will Norwood will be a Commercial Relationship Manager in the Tuscaloosa, AL region. Will joins Investar with 13 years of experience in managing business client relationships. His commercial banking experience includes holding various positions at institutions such as Peoples Bank of Alabama, PNC Bank, and Valley Bank.
Will is a native of Butler, AL. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama and earned a diploma from American Bankers' Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Currently residing in Helena, AL, he is active in the community, serving on the Helena Teachers' Assistance Grant Board where grants are disbursed to local teachers for various projects. He also recently served as a board member for the Shelby County Chamber from 2021-2024.
Photo Caption: William T. Norwood, Commercial Relationship Manager, Tuscaloosa, AL region
Stacey C. Ashe joins Investar as a Commercial Relationship Manager in the Livingston, AL region. Stacey has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry with her most recent role as a Loan Officer for Robertson Banking Company.
Stacey is a native of Demopolis, AL. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama's Alabama Banking School and also furthered her education at Vanderbilt University's Commercial Lending School. Currently residing in Livingston, AL, she is active in the community as the current Chairman for the Sumter County Board of Equalization as well as the Association WMU Director for the Bigbe Baptist Association. Additionally, she previously served on the Demopolis Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors as the President.
The leadership of Investar Bank is proud to welcome William and Stacey to our Alabama Commercial Banking team.
"We are pleased to welcome Will and Stacey to our Investar team. Both individuals bring extensive industry experience along with great community involvement to our organization. We believe they will not only be great assets for the bank but also for the businesses in the West Alabama region." James Cochrane, West Alabama Market President.
Photo Caption: Stacey C. Ashe, Commercial Relationship Manager, Livingston, AL region
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InvestarHolding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR), parent company of wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar"), had total assets of approximately $2.7 billion as of June 30, 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 29 branches serving markets across Louisiana, Texas and Alabama. Investar Bank NMLS ID# 481188. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. To learn more, visit https://www.InvestarBank.com
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