Business First Bancshares, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 11, 2026, disclosing that Philip Jordan, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of its subsidiary b1BANK, voluntarily resigned effective September 9, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Resignation date: Philip Jordan notified Business First Bancshares and b1BANK of his voluntary resignation on September 9, 2026.
  • Role vacated: Jordan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of b1BANK, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • No disagreement cited: According to the filing, Jordan's resignation "was not due to disagreement with Business First or b1BANK on any matter relating to Business First's or b1BANK's operations, policies, or practices."
  • Registrant: Business First Bancshares, Inc. is listed on NASDAQ:BFST, with common stock at par value $1.00 per share.

Philip Jordan Departs b1BANK as Chief Banking Officer

According to the Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary b1BANK were notified on September 9, 2026, of the voluntary resignation of Philip Jordan. Jordan held the title of Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at b1BANK.

The filing states that Jordan's departure was voluntary and explicitly notes that the resignation "was not due to disagreement with Business First or b1BANK on any matter relating to Business First's or b1BANK's operations, policies, or practices." No successor or interim appointment was named in the filing, and no additional details regarding the circumstances of the departure were provided.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a Louisiana-incorporated company headquartered at 500 Laurel Street, Suite 101, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801. The report was signed by David R. Melville, III, President and Chief Executive Officer, on September 11, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Business First Bancshares disclosed the voluntary resignation of b1BANK's Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, Philip Jordan, effective September 9, 2026, stating no disagreement with company operations, policies, or practices prompted the departure.