{"id":956262,"date":"2026-04-29T17:11:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/origin-bancorp-inc-announces-entry-into-birmingham-alabama-hires-will-hawkins-nick-petelos-adam-pierce-and-nathan-nix\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:11:34","slug":"origin-bancorp-inc-announces-entry-into-birmingham-alabama-hires-will-hawkins-nick-petelos-adam-pierce-and-nathan-nix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/origin-bancorp-inc-announces-entry-into-birmingham-alabama-hires-will-hawkins-nick-petelos-adam-pierce-and-nathan-nix\/","title":{"rendered":"Origin Bancorp, Inc. Announces Entry Into Birmingham, Alabama Hires Will Hawkins, Nick Petelos, Adam Pierce, and Nathan Nix"},"content":{"rendered":"
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RUSTON, La., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Origin Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: OBK) (\u201cOrigin,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cour\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), the holding company for Origin Bank (the \u201cBank\u201d), today announced its entry into Birmingham, further expanding its presence in Alabama. The Bank has also announced that long-time local banker Will Hawkins has been hired to serve as Market Leader in Birmingham.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur expansion into Birmingham is a natural next step for Origin as we continue to strategically grow with purpose,\u201d said Drake Mills, chairman, president and CEO of Origin Bancorp, Inc. \u201cWe\u2019ve built strong momentum within the southeast, and establishing a presence in this market with this team is an exciting continuation of our long-term commitment to serving Alabama in a meaningful way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hawkins brings more than 32 years of experience to Origin and has an extensive knowledge of commercial lending and business banking. He has previously served in senior leadership roles, building and leading teams that have developed strong client relationships throughout the Greater Birmingham area. Hawkins is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has completed specialized courses through the American Bankers Association and Community Bankers Association of Alabama. As a lifelong resident of Birmingham, he is actively engaged in the community where he and his wife, Michele, have raised six children together.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs other banks are consolidating, Origin is investing. We believe great organizations are built by great people, and this team reflects exactly that,\u201d said Lance Hall, president and CEO of Origin Bank. \u201cTheir reputation, integrity, and commitment to relationships align with who we are at Origin, and we\u2019re excited about the impact they will make in Birmingham and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also joining the Bank in Birmingham are:<\/p>\n