First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc Announces CEO Retirement

Core Insights - Alton Lewis will retire as President and CEO of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. in May 2024 after over three decades with the company, during which he led significant growth from $931 million to $3.6 billion [1][2] - Michael Mineer, currently the Mideast Area President, will succeed Lewis as the new President and CEO, bringing over 35 years of banking experience [3] Company Overview - First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for First Guaranty Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank founded in 1934, offering a wide range of financial services and focusing on client relationships [4] - The bank operates thirty-five locations across Louisiana, Texas, Kentucky, and West Virginia, with its common stock trading on NASDAQ under the symbol FGBI [4]