Home Bancorp (HBCP) promotes Darren Guidry to President in leadership split
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Home Bancorp, Inc. separated the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President as part of its focus on management succession and long-term growth. Effective July 1, 2026, John W. Bordelon will continue as Chief Executive Officer of the company and bank, while Darren E. Guidry, previously Chief Risk Officer, has been promoted to President and will relinquish the risk role. The new structure is intended to keep the CEO centered on overall strategy, capital planning and shareholder relations, with the President leading day-to-day operations and execution of strategic priorities.
Guidry, age 63, has held senior roles in lending, credit and risk since 1993 and is described as having substantial experience in credit administration, enterprise risk management and financial services operations. In connection with his promotion, his annual base salary was set at $384,000, and he will continue to participate in existing executive incentive and benefit plans. The company states there are no related-party transactions or family relationships involving Guidry that require disclosure.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Effective date of new roles: July 1, 2026
President base salary: $384,000 per year
President age: 63 years
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6 metrics
Effective date of new roles
July 1, 2026
Date CEO and President roles are formally separated
President base salary
$384,000 per year
Annual base salary for Darren E. Guidry as President
President age
63 years
Age of Darren E. Guidry at the time of appointment
Chief Risk Officer tenure start
October 2022
Start date as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
Chief Credit Officer tenure start
October 2013
Start date as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer
Chief Lending Officer tenure start
1993
Year Darren E. Guidry became Chief Lending Officer for the bank
Key Terms
Chief Risk Officer, enterprise risk management, management succession, annual incentive bonus plan, +1 more
5 terms
Chief Risk Officer financial
"Darren E. Guidry, the Company's Chief Risk Officer, was appointed President."
The chief risk officer is the senior executive responsible for identifying, measuring and reducing the major threats that could hurt a company’s finances or reputation, acting like a navigator who watches for storms and steers the business away from them. Investors care because effective risk oversight lowers the chance of surprise losses, legal fines or operational failures, which helps protect shareholder value and makes a company more predictable and trustworthy.
enterprise risk management financial
"He has substantial experience in credit administration, enterprise risk management, and financial services operations."
Enterprise Risk Management is a process companies use to identify, assess, and prepare for potential problems that could disrupt their success, like financial losses or reputation damage. It’s like a safety plan that helps a business stay strong and adapt quickly when unexpected challenges come up. This helps the company protect its future and keep running smoothly.
management succession financial
"approved the separation of the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President as part of the Company’s ongoing focus on management succession"
annual incentive bonus plan financial
"Mr. Guidry will continue to participate in all of the Company’s employee benefit plans, including its annual incentive bonus plan for executives."
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"neither the Company nor the Bank has entered into any transactions with Mr. Guidry that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K."
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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(c) On June 26, 2026, the Board of Directors of Home Bancorp, Inc. approved the separation of the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President. Effective July 1, 2026, John W. Bordelon will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Darren E. Guidry, the Company's Chief Risk Officer, was appointed President. In connection with his promotion, Mr. Guidry will relinquish the position of Chief Risk Officer of the Bank.
In connection with this leadership structure, the Chief Executive Officer will continue to oversee the Company’s overall strategy, capital planning and shareholder relations, and the President will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations and execution of the Company’s strategic priorities.
Darren E. Guidry, age 63, has served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for the Bank and the Company since October 2022 and prior thereto as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for the Bank since October 2013 and Chief Lending Officer for the Bank since 1993. He has substantial experience in credit administration, enterprise risk management, and financial services operations.
In connection with Darren E. Guidry’s appointment as President, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved certain compensatory arrangements for Mr. Guidry, effective as of July 1, 2026. Pursuant to such arrangements, Mr. Guidry’s annual base salary was increased to $384,000. Mr. Guidry will continue to participate in all of the Company’s employee benefit plans, including its annual incentive bonus plan for executives. Other than the foregoing, there were no material plans, contracts or other arrangements (or amendments thereto) to which Mr. Guidry is a party, or in which he participates, that was entered into or amended, in connection with his promotion and there are no family relationships between Mr. Guidry and any director or executive officer of the Company or the Bank. Additionally, neither the Company nor the Bank has entered into any transactions with Mr. Guidry that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the separation of Chief Executive Officer and President roles is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(d)Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed herewith.
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99.1 | Home Bancorp, Inc. Press Release dated June 26, 2026 | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| HOME BANCORP, INC. | |||||||||||
Date: June 26, 2026 | By: | /s/ John W. Bordelon | |||||||||
| John W. Bordelon | |||||||||||
| Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
For further information contact:
John W. Bordelon, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO
(337) 237-1960
| Release Date: | June 26, 2026 | ||||
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HOME BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES SEPARATION OF
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT ROLES
Lafayette, Louisiana – Home Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: “HBCP”) (the “Company”), the parent company for Home Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) (www.home24bank.com), announced that its Board of Directors has approved the separation of the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President as part of the Company’s ongoing focus on management succession, leadership alignment, operational execution and long-term growth. Effective July 1, 2026, John W. Bordelon will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer for the Company and Bank and Darren E. Guidry, currently serving as Chief Risk Officer, has been promoted to President of the Company and Bank. In connection with his promotion, Mr. Guidry will relinquish the position of Chief Risk Officer of the Bank.
The separation of the roles is designed to enhance the Company’s leadership structure by allowing the Chief Executive Officer, to remain focused on overall corporate strategy, capital planning, and shareholder relations, while the President will lead day to day business operations and execution of the Company’s strategic priorities. In his new role, Mr. Guidry will work closely with the executive leadership team to drive performance across the organization while maintaining a strong discipline in credit quality, risk management, and customer service.
Darren E. Guidry has served as Chief Risk Officer since October 2022 and prior thereto as Chief Credit Officer for the Bank since October 2013 and Chief Lending Officer for the Bank since 1993. He has played a key role in strengthening the Company’s credit discipline and enterprise risk oversight. During his tenure, he has assisted in a balanced approach for growth and risk management, supporting the strategic objectives and reinforcing its commitment to long-term shareholder value.
“Darren Guidry is a highly respected leader with deep knowledge of our business, strong commitment to our customers, employees, shareholders and communities,” said John W. Bordelon, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO. “By separating the roles of CEO and President, we are creating a leadership structure that will support our next phase of growth while preserving strong strategic and operational focus.”
“I am humbled and honored to serve as President and to continue partnering with John Bordelon and the rest of our leadership team,” said Darren E. Guidry. "We have a strong foundation and an exceptionally talented team. I look forward to executing our priorities and building on the momentum created under Mr. Bordelon’s guidance.”
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About Home Bancorp
Home Bancorp is a Louisiana corporation that became the holding company for Home Bank N.A. in October 2008 upon Home Bank’s mutual to stock conversion. Home Bank is a federally chartered, community-oriented bank which was originally organized in 1908 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Home Bank, N.A., founded in 1908 as Home Building & Loan, is the oldest financial institution founded in Lafayette Parish and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. We have expanded to serve markets in South Louisiana, Natchez, Mississippi, and the Greater Houston area.
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FAQ
What leadership change did Home Bancorp (HBCP) announce?
Home Bancorp separated the Chief Executive Officer and President roles. John W. Bordelon remains CEO, while Darren E. Guidry, formerly Chief Risk Officer, becomes President overseeing daily operations and executing strategic priorities effective July 1, 2026.
Who is Darren E. Guidry and what is his background at Home Bancorp (HBCP)?
Darren E. Guidry, age 63, has served as Chief Risk Officer since October 2022, Chief Credit Officer since October 2013, and Chief Lending Officer since 1993. He has long experience in credit administration, enterprise risk management, and financial services operations at the bank.
What will John W. Bordelon focus on under Home Bancorp’s new structure?
John W. Bordelon will remain Chief Executive Officer for the company and bank. He will focus on overall corporate strategy, capital planning, and shareholder relations, while the new President role handles day-to-day operations and execution of strategic priorities.
How is Darren E. Guidry’s compensation changing with his promotion at HBCP?
With his promotion to President effective July 1, 2026, Darren E. Guidry’s annual base salary was set at $384,000. He will continue to participate in the company’s existing executive employee benefit plans, including its annual incentive bonus plan.
Why did Home Bancorp (HBCP) separate the CEO and President roles?
The board approved separating the CEO and President roles to support management succession, leadership alignment, operational execution, and long-term growth. The change is meant to balance strategic focus at the CEO level with stronger day-to-day operational leadership by the President.