LBA Board Welcomes Benjamin Cavin as Mark Marionneaux Completes His Term
May 07, 2025 11:53AM ● By Press Release
Benjamin Cavin, president and CEO of Landmark Bank in Clinton, was installed as the
capitol region representative on the Louisiana Bankers Association's Board of Directors during LBA's
125th Convention and Exposition.
- Michael R. Vizard, chairman and CEO of Cross Keys Bank in St. Joseph
- Chairman-Elect Jason D. Smith, president and CEO of Bonvenu Bank in Bossier City
- Treasurer H. Brooks Lewis, president and CEO of Citizens Bank and Trust Company in Plaquemine
- Acadiana Region: Joseph Zanco, president and CEO of Catalyst Bank in Opelousas
- Capitol Region: Benjamin Cavin, president and CEO of Landmark Bank in Clinton
- Central Region: John Ackel, president and CEO of City Bank & Trust in Natchitoches
- Southwest Region: Troy Kibodeaux, president and CEO of Farmers State Bank &Trust in Church Point
Other LBA directors continuing to serve for the upcoming year are:
- Northeast Region: Howard Dee Smith of WSB in Winnsboro
- Northwest Region: Kyle D. Kennington of Community Bank of Louisiana in Stonewall
- South Central Region: Ronald J. Falgoust of First American Bank in Vacherie
- Southeast Region: Jeff Ehlinger of BankPlus in New Orleans
- Southeast Region: Todd McDonald of Liberty Bank & Trust in New Orleans
- At-Large Member: Shively Verrette of Lakeside Bank in Lake Charles
- Ginger Laurent, Chief Executive Officer of LBA in Baton Rouge
About LBA: Founded in 1900, the LBA has provided Louisiana’s bankers with top-quality professional
development, revenue-enhancing products and services, governmental relations and public advocacy.
For more information, go to www.lba.org.