Robert “Robie” Touchette serves as Chief Executive Officer and President of bankFNBD, bringing more than 30 years of community banking experience and a strong commitment to Southwest Louisiana. His leadership is grounded in relationships, local decision‑making, and a deep understanding of the communities bankFNBD serves.

Since joining bankFNBD in 2019, Robie has held several key leadership roles, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, and previously as Senior Vice President and Beauregard Parish Regional President. In these roles, he has played an integral part in strengthening customer relationships, supporting local businesses, and reinforcing the bank’s service‑driven culture.

As CEO, Robie’s vision is to guide bankFNBD’s continued growth while staying true to the principles of community banking. He is focused on meeting the evolving financial needs of Southwest Louisiana through thoughtful innovation, strong local leadership, and personalized service, ensuring decisions remain close to home and relationships remain at the center of everything the bank does.

“Our goal is to grow responsibly while staying rooted in service, relationships, and community. We will continue to make decisions locally, invest in our customers, and ensure bankFNBD remains a trusted financial partner for generations to come.”
— Robie Touchette, CEO & President

Robie is a McNeese State University alumnus and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He is also a graduate of the School of Banking of the South. Deeply connected to the community he serves, Robie is a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in DeRidder and Kiwanis Club of DeRidder.

Under Robie’s leadership, bankFNBD is well positioned to move forward with purpose, preserving the trust, accessibility, and community focus that have defined the bank for generations.