b1BANK Promotes Heather Roemer to Chief Administrative Officer
b1BANK (Nasdaq: BFST) has promoted Heather Roemer to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. In her expanded role, Roemer will oversee business transformation programs, product management, marketing and communications, human resources, and talent development, while continuing to serve as president of b1 FOUNDATION.
With 16 years of experience at the bank, Roemer has been instrumental in shaping the bank's culture and infrastructure. She will now take on additional responsibilities, including leading integration efforts for future acquisitions. Roemer, a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU and Louisiana State University, has been particularly focused on initiatives in financial literacy, entrepreneurship education, and community empowerment.
b1BANK (Nasdaq: BFST) ha promosso Heather Roemer a Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief Administrative Officer. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Roemer supervisionerà i programmi di trasformazione aziendale, la gestione dei prodotti, il marketing e le comunicazioni, le risorse umane e lo sviluppo dei talenti, continuando al contempo a ricoprire il ruolo di presidente di b1 FOUNDATION.
Con 16 anni di esperienza presso la banca, Roemer ha avuto un ruolo fondamentale nella definizione della cultura e dell'infrastruttura dell'istituto. Ora assumerà ulteriori responsabilità, inclusa la guida degli sforzi di integrazione per future acquisizioni. Laureata alla Southwestern Graduate School of Banking della SMU e alla Louisiana State University, Roemer si è concentrata in particolare su iniziative di alfabetizzazione finanziaria, educazione all'imprenditorialità e rafforzamento della comunità.
b1BANK (Nasdaq: BFST) ha promovido a Heather Roemer a Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Chief Administrative Officer. En su nuevo cargo, Roemer supervisará los programas de transformación empresarial, gestión de productos, marketing y comunicaciones, recursos humanos y desarrollo del talento, mientras continúa desempeñando el papel de presidenta de b1 FOUNDATION.
Con 16 años de experiencia en el banco, Roemer ha sido fundamental para moldear la cultura e infraestructura de la entidad. Ahora asumirá responsabilidades adicionales, incluyendo liderar los esfuerzos de integración para futuras adquisiciones. Graduada de la Southwestern Graduate School of Banking en SMU y de la Louisiana State University, Roemer se ha centrado especialmente en iniciativas de alfabetización financiera, educación emprendedora y empoderamiento comunitario.
b1BANK (나스닥: BFST)는 Heather Roemer를 전무이사 겸 최고관리책임자로 승진시켰습니다. 확장된 역할에서 Roemer는 비즈니스 혁신 프로그램, 제품 관리, 마케팅 및 커뮤니케이션, 인사 및 인재 개발을 총괄하며, 동시에 b1 FOUNDATION의 회장직도 계속 수행할 예정입니다.
16년의 경력을 가진 Roemer는 은행의 문화와 인프라 구축에 중요한 역할을 해왔습니다. 앞으로는 미래 인수합병 통합 작업도 책임질 예정입니다. SMU의 Southwestern Graduate School of Banking과 루이지애나 주립대학교를 졸업한 Roemer는 특히 금융 교육, 기업가 정신 교육, 지역사회 역량 강화에 집중해왔습니다.
b1BANK (Nasdaq : BFST) a promu Heather Roemer au poste de Vice-présidente exécutive et Chief Administrative Officer. Dans ce rôle élargi, Roemer supervisera les programmes de transformation commerciale, la gestion des produits, le marketing et la communication, les ressources humaines ainsi que le développement des talents, tout en continuant à assurer la présidence de b1 FOUNDATION.
Forte de 16 ans d'expérience au sein de la banque, Roemer a joué un rôle clé dans la définition de la culture et de l'infrastructure de l'établissement. Elle assumera désormais des responsabilités supplémentaires, notamment la direction des efforts d'intégration pour les futures acquisitions. Diplômée de la Southwestern Graduate School of Banking de la SMU et de la Louisiana State University, Roemer s'est particulièrement investie dans des initiatives d'éducation financière, d'enseignement de l'entrepreneuriat et d'autonomisation communautaire.
b1BANK (Nasdaq: BFST) hat Heather Roemer zur Executive Vice President und Chief Administrative Officer befördert. In ihrer erweiterten Rolle wird Roemer Geschäftstransformationsprogramme, Produktmanagement, Marketing und Kommunikation, Personalwesen sowie Talententwicklung überwachen und gleichzeitig weiterhin als Präsidentin der b1 FOUNDATION tätig sein.
Mit 16 Jahren Erfahrung bei der Bank war Roemer maßgeblich an der Gestaltung der Unternehmenskultur und Infrastruktur beteiligt. Sie übernimmt nun zusätzliche Aufgaben, darunter die Leitung der Integrationsbemühungen bei zukünftigen Übernahmen. Roemer, Absolventin der Southwestern Graduate School of Banking an der SMU und der Louisiana State University, hat sich besonders auf Initiativen zur Finanzbildung, Unternehmerausbildung und Stärkung der Gemeinschaft konzentriert.
- Appointment of experienced internal candidate with 16 years at the bank
- Strategic focus on acquisitions integration indicates growth plans
- Consolidation of key operational functions under unified leadership
- None.
BATON ROUGE, La., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- b1BANK, the banking subsidiary of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), announced the promotion of Heather Roemer to executive vice president and chief administrative officer.
Roemer oversees the teams responsible for business transformation programs and product management, marketing and communications, and human resources and talent development, and continues to serve as president of b1 FOUNDATION. In her expanded role, she helps align people, priorities and operations across the organization, and serves on various steering committees focused on the bank’s strategic direction.
"Heather combines institutional knowledge, operational excellence and a deep sense of care for our people and communities,” said Jude Melville, chairman and CEO of b1BANK. “She has helped shape the culture and infrastructure that support our mission, and I've asked her to take on the critical responsibility of leading integrations as we continue to expand through acquisitions. I look forward to the impact she will have on the direction of our organization in this role."
Over the past 16 years, Roemer has played a key role in the bank’s growth and community engagement, helping shape its culture, operations and long-term vision. A founding leader of b1 FOUNDATION, she has led initiatives focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship education and community empowerment throughout the bank’s footprint.
“I am honored to step into this role and continue building on the strong foundation we’ve created together at b1BANK,” Roemer said. “As we look ahead, I’m excited to work with our talented team to further strengthen our organization and deepen our impact in the communities we serve.”
Roemer is a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University, where she served as class president. She also holds a degree from Louisiana State University.
About Business First Bancshares Inc.
As of March 31, 2025, Business First Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), through its banking
subsidiary b1BANK, has
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