Mele Appointed Consumer Credit Policy Manager

The Lake Charles-Kirby branch office of JD Bank can handle all of your banking needs at 535 Kirby St., Lake Charles, LA 70601.

Lake Charles, La.- Sharon Mele, has been promoted to Consumer Credit Policy Manager after 17-years with Louisiana’s Community Bank. In this role Mele’s responsibilities include the development and implementation of credit and lending policies and working with the compliance team on fair lending practices.

Mele has more than 29-years of lending experience and previously served as Vice-President/Office Manager at the Sulphur and Kirby St. branches. “Sharon is one of our most versatile employees,” said President & CEO Boyd R. Boudreaux.  “She has done an excellent job serving on what we call our ‘float staff,’ supporting Commercial Lenders, Commercial Loan Associates, Consumer Lenders and Consumer Loan Associates, and the Mortgage Lending staff,” Boudreaux added. Mele also created and implemented JD Bank’s first mentoring program and training for new lenders and loan associates.

“My passion is to serve our co-workers and the job they do every day with our customers,” Mele said.  “My job is to make their job easier and to make the lending process as smooth as possible for anyone who applies for a loan with us.” Raised in Lake Charles, Mele is a graduate of LaGrange High School.  She’s completed many of the American Banking Association’s continuing education courses for commercial and consumer lending.

About JD Bank

Founded in 1947, JD Bank, Louisiana’s Community Bank, offers personal and business banking services across Southwest Louisiana and Acadiana, and the latest in online and mobile banking. For more information, visit www.jdbank.com or call 800-789-5159. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Veteran Community Banker Appointed Chief Human Resources Officer

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Jennings, La.- Sara Huval, a 30-year Acadiana Banker has joined JD Bank as Chief Human Resources Officer.  A Breaux Bridge native, Huval was hired by JD Bank first as a consultant on human resources matters, then as a full-time employee earlier this year.  “We were very fortunate to find an employee with Sara’s talent and experience in both banking and human resources to join the JD Bank family,” said President & CEO Boyd R. Boudreaux.  “Her duties will include recruiting, benefits management, employee relations and all other aspects of HR.”

Before her appointment, Huval worked at two Acadiana banks over a career that spans three-decades, serving more than 20 years in human resources. Huval has a Bachelor’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette.

“Our employees and my co-workers are the most caring and family-oriented people.  We are all about customer service, and we truly care for our community.  Did I mention, we work hard too!” added Huval.  She’s also a proud mother of two and beams when her five grandchildren call her “Mee-Maw.”

About JD Bank

Founded in 1947, JD Bank, Louisiana’s Community Bank, offers personal and business banking services across Southwest Louisiana and Acadiana, and the latest in online and mobile banking. For more information, visit www.jdbank.com or call 800-789-5159. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.