Origin Bank Completes Revitalization Efforts, Celebrates Grand Opening of Fort Walton Beach Location

Origin Bank is celebrating the opening of its permanent Fort Walton Beach Financial Center located at 212 Racetrack Road NW. The opening marks completion of Origin's revitalization project which revived the long-dormant building at the same address into a modern full-service banking center.

"Opening the doors to our newly renovated Fort Walton Beach Financial Center represents an exciting milestone in the ongoing development of our Southeast region," said Nate Sommer, regional president of Origin Bank. "We're proud to welcome our clients and community into this beautiful space."

Origin's revitalization efforts began in 2025, operating from a temporary on-site location while a down-to-the-studs renovation of the permanent structure took place. The project included an overhaul of the building's interior and a complete reimagining of the exterior facade. Key features include an open-concept lobby and client reception area, modern finishes, private offices and conference rooms, as well as a multi-lane drive-thru and 24/7 ATM.

"This project has been a dream of mine for a long time, and it's incredibly rewarding to see it become a reality," said Robin Donlon, Florida Panhandle market leader of Origin Bank. "We have a strong foundation in the Fort Walton Beach community, and this revitalized space reflects our commitment to serving our clients, supporting their goals and being a part of their journey in a meaningful way."

The center is staffed by a veteran team of bankers who provide a full range of services, including personal and commercial banking, consumer and business lending, treasury management and mortgage services.

Origin's Fort Walton Beach Financial Center at 212 Racetrack Road NW is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with drive-thru service extended until 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. To learn more, please visit Origin.Bank.

About Origin

Origin Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana. Origin's wholly owned bank subsidiary, Origin Bank, was founded in 1912 in Choudrant, Louisiana. Deeply rooted in Origin's history is a culture committed to providing personalized relationship banking to businesses, municipalities, and personal clients to enrich the lives of the people in the communities it serves. Origin provides a broad range of financial services and currently operates more than 55 locations in Dallas/Fort Worth, East Texas, Houston, North Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. For more information, visit www.origin.bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.