Home Bancorp has announced a leadership transition in which John W. Bordelon will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the company and Home Bank on January 8, 2027, after more than 45 years of service. Darren E. Guidry will succeed him as CEO and will continue serving as President of both Home Bancorp and Home Bank.
Bordelon will remain Chairman and a member of both the company’s and the bank’s boards of directors after retiring as CEO. Home Bancorp said the arrangement is intended to provide continuity during the transition and preserve access to Bordelon’s institutional knowledge as the organization enters its next stage of growth.
Guidry has served as President of Home Bancorp and Home Bank since July 1, 2026. He joined the organization in 1993 and has led growth, risk management, and strategic priorities. The company said his long tenure and knowledge of the bank’s markets position him to carry forward its community-oriented operating model.
Home Bancorp became the holding company for Home Bank in 2008 following the bank’s mutual-to-stock conversion. Home Bank traces its roots to 1908, when it was founded as Home Building & Loan, and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. The bank has expanded beyond South Louisiana into Natchez, Mississippi, and the Greater Houston area.
The transition gives Home Bancorp several months to prepare for the CEO handoff while keeping both incoming and outgoing leaders closely involved. Guidry will take over day-to-day executive leadership in January, while Bordelon will continue contributing through the board.
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“On behalf of the Board, we extend our sincere appreciation to John for his extraordinary leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions over more than four decades of service. John has helped guide the Company and the Bank through significant growth and change, and we are grateful that he will continue to provide leadership and continuity as Chairman. We are also confident that Darren’s experience, institutional knowledge, and strategic focus position him well to lead the organization into its next chapter.”
Chris Rader, Chairman Of The Nominating And Governance Committee Of Home Bancorp
“I am deeply honored to be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank. This is an exciting time for our organization, and I look forward to working with our Board, leadership team, and associates to build on our strong foundation, advance our strategic priorities, and continue delivering long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders. I am grateful to John for his outstanding leadership and for the lasting impact he has made on our organization.”
Darren E. Guidry, President And Incoming Chief Executive Officer Of Home Bancorp And Home Bank
“Serving as Chief Executive Officer and formerly President has been one of the great privileges of my career. I am proud of all that our team has accomplished and confident that, under Darren’s leadership, the Company and the Bank are well positioned for continued success. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition and watching the organization continue to thrive in the years ahead.”
John W. Bordelon, Chief Executive Officer And Chairman Of Home Bancorp
