Baton Rouge, La. - Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar") is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Kody Krieger as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer, Senior Vice President. He will partner with Jeff Martin, Chief Risk Officer, to lead enterprise risk management, strengthen governance and risk frameworks, and align risk strategy with Investar Bank's strategic objectives.
Kody brings over 20 years of experience strengthening risk transparency and regulatory alignment in banking and financial services. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Enterprise Risk, KRI & Change Governance at Comerica Bank in Frisco, TX.
A native of McKinney, Texas, Kody earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University. He is active in his community, supporting the McKinney High School Band Boosters and volunteering with the Early Married and Student Ministries at The Heights Church in Richardson, Texas.
Photo Caption: Kody Krieger, Deputy Chief Risk Officer, Senior Vice President
The leadership of Investar Bank is proud to welcome Kody to the team. His appointment as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer highlights Investar's continued commitment to providing strategic oversight through its risk management program.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kody to Investar Bank. He brings the right experience and a clear view of where risk and growth intersect to strengthen how we evaluate credit, manage liquidity, and stay ahead of regulatory expectations. We are happy to have him onboard," said Jeff Martin, Chief Risk Officer, Executive Vice President.
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Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR), parent company of wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank, National Association ("Investar"), had total assets of approximately $3.9 billion as of June 30, 2026. Investar is a full-service community bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., offering extensive banking products and services for individuals and businesses for 20 years. The Bank has 36 branches serving markets across Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama. Investar Bank NMLS ID# 481188. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. To learn more, visit www.InvestarBank.com