Origin Bancorp, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Origin Bancorp, Inc. announced on April 29, 2026 (furnished under Item 7.01, Regulation FD) that it expanded its Southeast presence by hiring an experienced banking team in Birmingham, Alabama. The company named Will Hawkins as Market Leader for Birmingham; he will lead a team that includes Nick Petelos, Adam Pierce, and Nathan Nix. The announcement was also issued as a press release (Exhibit 99.1) filed with the 8-K.

Key Details

• Filing date: April 29, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 7.01 and Item 9.01 exhibit).
• Market Leader: Will Hawkins named to lead Origin Bank’s Birmingham market.
• Team members: Nick Petelos, Adam Pierce, Nathan Nix join Hawkins in Birmingham.
• Exhibit: Press release dated April 29, 2026 included as Exhibit 99.1; 8-K signed by CFO William J. Wallace, IV.

Why It Matters
This is a strategic expansion of Origin’s Southeast footprint that could support future deposit and lending growth in the Birmingham market. The filing provides personnel and market-entry details but does not disclose financial impacts; investors should watch upcoming quarterly reports or company disclosures for any measurable effects on revenue, deposits, or earnings.