Business First Bancshares, Inc. Names David R. “Jude” Melville III, Board Chair and Rolfe H. McCollister Jr., Lead Independent Director
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, has announced significant changes in its board leadership.
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Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, has announced significant changes in its board leadership. David R. "Jude" Melville III has been unanimously elected as the new board chair by the independent directors. Simultaneously, Rolfe H. McCollister Jr. has been appointed as the lead independent director.
Melville, who will continue his role as President and CEO, will now lead the board's agenda-setting process, focusing on strategic opportunities and risk management. McCollister, in his new position, will maintain substantial authority, including providing input on board agendas, calling meetings of independent directors, and setting agendas for executive sessions.
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- David R. "Jude" Melville III appointed as board chair, potentially strengthening leadership continuity
- Rolfe H. McCollister Jr. named lead independent director, enhancing corporate governance
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BATON ROUGE, La., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced that the board's independent directors unanimously elected David R. “Jude” Melville III to the role of board chair and Rolfe H. McCollister Jr. as lead independent director.
“For nearly 20 years, Rolfe and I have been working successfully together in various capacities, alongside many others, on this important endeavor. I thank the board for this opportunity to continue partnering with him and them in this next phase of our company’s life,” said Melville.
In this role, Melville will lead the work to set the agenda for the board, leveraging his deep understanding of the business to elevate the right strategic opportunities and identify key risks and mitigation approaches for the board's review. In addition to serving as chair, Melville will continue to serve as President and CEO of the company. As lead independent director, McCollister will retain significant authority including providing input on behalf of the independent directors on board agendas, calling meetings of the independent directors, and setting agendas for executive sessions.
About Business First Bancshares, Inc.
As of June 30, 2024, Business First Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: BFST), through its banking subsidiary b1BANK, has
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