Bergeron is M C Bank chief credit officer

M C Bank has hired Steve Bergeron as chief credit officer.

Bergeron has been in the banking industry since 1980. He previously worked at Hancock Whitney and Regions Bank. For the last 12 months, Bergeron has been working in a consulting role with M C Bank.

“We have been so fortunate to have Steve’s experience and expertise during his consultant capacity with the bank and are thrilled to bring him on as our Chief Credit Officer,” said Christopher LeBato, M C Bank’s president and CEO, in a press release.

“He is a natural fit, and his extensive credit knowledge will bring M C Bank to the next level. Steve will also be an integral leader in
shaping the credit and commercial teams.”

“Steve’s 40+ years working on the credit side of both Community and Regional Banks will be a tremendous asset for M C Bank’s clients nd
bankers,” said Herb Blum of the M C Bank Board of Directors. “He is very familiar with all markets that the bank serves and will be invaluable in helping the bank to continue its successful growth strategy.”

Blum and Bergeron have worked together at various banks throughout their careers.

“I have enjoyed working with M C Bank the last several months and am excited to officially join the team,” Bergeron said. “It’s a solid bank with tons of history and growth potential."

M C Bank first opened its doors in 1955 in Morgan City. On April 1, 1991, MC Bancshares was formed as a one-bank holding company with its solely owned subsidiary being Morgan City Bank & Trust Co.

Simultaneous with the merger of the bank into the holding company, the bank’s name changed to M C Bank & Trust Co. The bank’s headquarters are in Morgan City, and they have eight banking centers and offices in Louisiana: Amelia, Bayou Vista, Houma, Lafayette, Metairie, Morgan City, New Orleans and Youngsville.

M C Bank is a locally and privately owned institution.