Home Bancorp CEO John Bordelon to Retire in 2027, Successor Named

Home Bancorp, Inc., the Lafayette, Louisiana-based parent of Home Bank, N.A., announced Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer John W. Bordelon will retire effective January 8, 2027, after what the company described as a planned leadership transition.

Darren E. Guidry has been named as Bordelon's successor and will assume the CEO role upon the retirement's effective date. The transition reflects a structured succession process at the Nasdaq-listed regional bank, which trades under the ticker HBCP.

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Boerdelon's departure marks a significant generational shift for the community banking institution headquartered in Louisiana's Acadiana region. Regional banks have increasingly formalized succession planning in recent years as regulators and investors scrutinize leadership continuity at mid-size financial institutions.

Home Bancorp operates through Home Bank, N.A., serving customers across Louisiana and neighboring markets. The company's decision to announce the transition more than two months in advance signals an emphasis on operational continuity and stakeholder confidence during the leadership change.

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