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Bruce Falkenstein
EVP, Chief Lending Officer
NMLS: 490460
Covington
Bruce Falkenstein
- brucefalkenstein@gulfbank.com
- 504-841-7355
- NMLS #: 490460
He has consistently demonstrated his deep commitment to the banking sector. His leadership at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust has been characterized by innovation, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals.
At the heart of Bruce's leadership philosophy is his passion for empowering communities. He firmly believes that a bank's role extends beyond mere transactions; it is about enhancing the quality of life in the areas it serves. Under his guidance, an energized team of lending professionals at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust works tirelessly to make a positive impact on the communities they serve.
Bruce Falkenstein's tenure as Chief Lending Officer has been marked by a profound dedication to providing tailored financial solutions that align with the unique needs of clients. His vision extends far beyond the boardroom; he is deeply engaged in understanding the financial aspirations of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust's clients and tailoring lending strategies that bring those aspirations to life.
Bruce's commitment to excellence and community empowerment has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues, clients, and community leaders alike. His wealth of experience, coupled with his visionary leadership, makes him a driving force in the banking industry.
As Bruce continues to lead Gulf Coast Bank & Trust into the future, one thing remains certain: his unwavering dedication to helping individuals, families, and businesses thrive financially will continue to shape the bank's legacy and leave a lasting positive impact on countless lives for generations to come.
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John J. Finn, III (Jack)
SVP, Chief Credit Officer
John J. Finn, III (Jack)
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Jim Kyle
SVP, Market Manager
NMLS: 466133
Slidell
Jim Kyle
- JIMKYLE@GULFBANK.COM
- 985-646-6505
- NMLS #: 466133
Jim has been active in the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard, The American Heart Association of St. Bernard Parish as well as the men’s clubs of St. Mark Parish Catholic Church, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and currently Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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Rance Mangipano
SVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 466141
Covington
Rance Mangipano
- RANCEMANGIPANO@GULFBANK.COM
- 985-898-3910
- NMLS #: 466141
Rance is active in the community by serving children in youth sports. Rance has served as head coach at the local park in Covington, LA in a variety of sports including basketball, baseball, and volleyball. Rance also served as an assistant coach at the local flag football sports center. Rance’s approach has always been to try and teach them the sport, but more importantly teach them life lessons that they can carry with them for the rest of their life.
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Michael Carter
SVP, Market Manager
NMLS: 466107
Veterans
Michael Carter
- michaelcarter@gulfbank.com
- 504-565-4647
- NMLS #: 466107
After arriving at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company Michael entered the lender training program and after working in different capacities opened the Lakeview Branch as Banking Officer/ C0 - Branch Manager of the Lakeview Branch in April 2005. In 2011 he was promoted to VP/ Market Manager of the Main Office Branch. Since then, he has risen through the ranks to his current role of SVP/ Market Manager of the bank’s Commercial Lending Division
Michael is currently Chairman of the Board of Business Resource Capital which is Non-Profit Certified Development Corporation benefiting the Greater New Orleans Market where he has served as a board member for over 12 years. He also volunteers time and fundraises for The Covenant House of Greater New Orleans which provides care and support for homeless youth of the region. He was recently appointed to the Development & Communication Committee and over the past 6 years along with his peers has raised over $150,000 for this incredible cause.
Michael is an alumni of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU, Louisiana Bankers Association Leadership School, American Bankers Association Commercial Lending School, the Brian Bell Metropolitan Leadership Forum, NEXT WAVE Leadership Forum, and the Louisiana Bankers Association Commercial Lending School.
When he is not working Michael enjoys camping, boating, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors with his wife Christina and two daughters Faith and Hope.
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Jennifer Boggs
VP, Market Manager
NMLS: 466104
Old Goodwood
Jennifer Boggs
- JENNIFERBOGGS@GULFBANK.COM
- 225-757-4402
- NMLS #: 466104
Jennifer holds a B.S. in Finance from Louisiana Tech University. She is an alumnus from the Graduate School of Banking program at Louisiana State University, Louisiana Bankers Association Leadership School, Gulf Coast Bank’s Next Wave Leadership Program, and Louisiana Bankers Association Commercial Lending School. Currently she is working toward a real estate designation, CCIM Designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member).
Jennifer began her career with Gulf Coast Bank 18 years ago. She has extensive experience in Small Business Lending, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Lending.
Jennifer has served as past Chairman of the Greater Ascension Rotary Club, Past President of Louisiana Bankers Education Council (LBEC), Board Member for Greater Baton Rouge Board of Realtors Commercial Investment Division. Past Member of Louisiana Workforce Investment Council.
When she is not working Jennifer enjoys supporting her daughter’s softball team, camping, boating, and traveling with her family. Jennifer has two daughters Mackinley (10) and Morgan (8).
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Thomas Ogg
SVP, Market Manager
NMLS: 466155
Lakeview
Thomas Ogg
- THOMASOGG@GULFBANK.COM
- 504-565-3676
- NMLS #: 466155
Thomas attended Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans, LA. He graduated college from The University of Georgia as Magna Cum Laude with a degree in International Business. Thomas is also a graduate of The Graduate School of Banking at LSU.
Thomas just recently joined the Trinity Episcopal School Board of Trustees and runs the youth Flag Football league for the Carrollton Boosters non-profit sports organization.
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Sean Warner
VP, Market Manager
NMLS: 466178
Business Center
Sean Warner
- SeanWarner@gulfbank.com
- 504-569-1919
- NMLS #: 466178
Sean is currently serving in his 4th term on the St. Bernard Parish School Board representing District 4; he has served on the Head Start Policy Council, Chaired the Building Committee and Co-Chaired the Finance Committee. Sean is a former long-time member and former Chair of The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation. He’s currently a Board Member of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, served in 2009 as Chairmen of the Board of the St. Bernard Chamber. In 2010 Sean graduated from the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute and awarded “Most Proud Parish Resident”. The St. Bernard Parish Chamber of Commerce in 2011 honored him with its “Citizen of the Year” award. Sean currently serves on the St. Bernard Parish Redevelopment Governing Board.
Sean’s been a St. Bernard Parish Rotarian for over 16 years and past President of the St. Bernard Parish Rotarians as well as Rotarian of the year in 2015. In addition, Sean has been a Board Member, Past President, and Treasurer of the St. Bernard Parish Sports Hall of Fame.
Sean was born and raised and resides in St. Bernard Parish and has an undergraduate and master’s degree from the University of New Orleans. Sean and his wife Michele are the proud parents of three children, Amanda, Alex and Morgan and is an active member of OLPS Catholic Church.
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Eric Van Hoven
SVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 108996
Main Office
Eric Van Hoven
- EricVanHoven@gulfbank.com
- 504-544-6316
- NMLS #: 108996
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Hart Bordelon, CPA
VP, Market President
NMLS: 565727
Hammond
Hart Bordelon, CPA
- HartBordelon@gulfbank.com
- 985-249-7233
- NMLS #: 565727
Hart has completed the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He serves as the President of the Hammond Industrial & Economic Development District. Hart has served as a board member and Treasurer of the Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce and served as President of the City Club of Hammond. He belongs to the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.
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Randy Benefield
VP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 618979
Boston Street
Randy Benefield
- RANDYBENEFIELD@GULFBANK.COM
- 985-661-3158
- NMLS #: 618979
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Jeff Dameron
AVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 603195
Hammond
Jeff Dameron
- JEFFDAMERON@GULFBANK.COM
- 985-898-3863
- NMLS #: 603195
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Rickie Dufrene
AVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 1724587
Gretna
Rickie Dufrene
- RICKIEDUFRENE@GULFBANK.COM
- 504-544-5592
- NMLS #: 1724587
In 2018 Rickie joined Gulf Coast Bank as a Commercial Lender.
Rickie is a member of the Westwego Rotary Club since 2009 where he served as Treasurer for two years and then as President for one year. Rickie is currently President Elect to serve his second term next year. Rickie has also served as Founder/President of the Marrero Academy Dad’s Club for many years which is now the Ray St. Pierre Academy Dad’s Club.
Rickie is a coach at Pard Playground for his son’s various sports he plays including baseball, Flag football and soccer.
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Randy Scheuermann
VP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 1737160
Manhattan
Randy Scheuermann
- RANDYSCHEUERMANN@GULFBANK.COM
- 504-544-5596
- NMLS #: 1737160
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Stephen Antoine
VP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 1279940
Elmwood
Stephen Antoine
- StephenAntoine@gulfbank.com
- 504-565-3679
- NMLS #: 1279940
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Robert Bass
AVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 1575211
Carrollton
Robert Bass
- ROBERTBASS@GULFBANK.COM
- 504-539-7290
- NMLS #: 1575211
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Max Bourgeois
VP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 922913
Gretna
Max Bourgeois
- MAXBOURGEOIS@GULFBANK.COM
- 504-556-4228
- NMLS #: 922913
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Jonathan Ochs
Coastal Region President
NMLS: 609098
Miramar Beach
Jonathan Ochs
- jonathanochs@gulfbank.com
- 850-502-0696
- NMLS #: 609098
His mission is simple; to establish GCBT’s culture along the Gulf Coast and Florida. The GCBT culture is one of excellence, outstanding personalized service and a common sense (needs-based) approach that always puts the customer first.
Coast to coast to coast is Jonathan’s story- he was born in New York, grew up in Southern California and made the jump in 2001 to vibrant Florida. Jonathan is a graduate of California Baptist University, where he also met his wife, Stacey. In addition, he is an alumnus of Florida School of Banking (Gainesville, FL), Graduate School of Banking at LSU (Baton Rouge, LA), Southeastern School of Advanced Commercial Lending (Nashville, TN), and Center for Creative Leadership (Greensboro, NC).
Service is near to Jonathan’s heart, and he has served numerous local churches and charities in various capacities over the years, including as Chairman of Heart of the Bride Ministries (orphan and foster care), Chairman of Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and currently as a member of Church on Bayshore in Niceville, FL and as the Past Chair for the Northwest Florida State College Foundation.
Jonathan and Stacey are blessed with 5 children! When he’s not helping customers, Jonathan spends most of his free time enjoying his family, playing guitar at church and playing/watching basketball with his boys.
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Eric Bell
AVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 701413
Veterans
Eric Bell
- EricBell@gulfbank.com
- 504-841-6001
- NMLS #: 701413
Eric began his banking career in 2007 as a Branch Manager at Chase Bank. In 2010, he transitioned to Regions Bank as a Branch Manager/Business Banking Lender, where he achieved The Chairman’s Club recognition in 2013 and completed the Emerging Leaders Program in 2014. In 2021, Eric moved to Iberia Bank, now known as First Horizon, where he served as a Banking Center Manager/Commercial Lender and was honored as a Diamond Circle Qualifier in 2022.
In 2024, Eric joined the commercial banking team at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. Throughout his career, he has successfully helped numerous clients achieve their financial goals, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to the banking industry.
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Ferd Marsolan
Market Manager, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 419900
Covington
Ferd Marsolan
- FERDMARSOLAN@GULFBANK.COM
- 985-249-7207
- NMLS #: 419900
In 2015 Ferd moved into business development and commercial lending. Previous experience includes Market Manager for St Tammany Parish for Metairie Bank, Construction Manager and construction lending for Capital One N.A., and Senior Branch Manager for Hibernia National Bank in New Orleans. Was Assistant Director of Finance for Ochsner Foundation Hospital from 1992 to 1995.
Ferd is the former Treasurer for St. Michaels Episcopal Church & School in Mandeville for 15 years and a current Finance & Investment Committee member. Active member for 10 years of Northshore Mandeville Rotary Club and membership committee. Former board member and active with the North Shore Homebuilders Association and active with the St Tammany Chamber of Commerce.
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MaryAlice Neyhart
Market President, Baldwin County, Alabama
NMLS: 908364
Orange Beach
MaryAlice Neyhart
- MaryAliceNeyhart@gulfbank.com
- 251-421-1723
- NMLS #: 908364
Throughout her career, MaryAlice has led high-performing teams, managed multi-million-dollar loan portfolios, and played a key role in expanding banking services into new markets. Her focus on community-driven banking, operational excellence, and long-term client relationships has made her a trusted financial leader across the Gulf Coast region.
She views this new role as an opportunity to build something lasting alongside a team that shares her commitment to integrity, trust, and supporting the people who live and work in the community. MaryAlice is dedicated to cultivating strong relationships, expanding opportunities, and fostering a banking culture that reflects the spirit and strength of the coastal community she proudly calls home.
She is a graduate of the 2019 class of the LSU Graduate School of Banking and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Florida State University.
MaryAlice and her husband, Chris, live in Orange Beach and are the proud parents of two children. When she’s not working alongside clients to achieve their financial goals, MaryAlice enjoys cheering on her children at their events or spending time on the water with family and friends, fully embracing the coastal lifestyle.
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Carlos Herrera
AVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 2790439
Williams
Carlos Herrera
- CarlosHerrera@gulfbank.com
- 504-537-4046
- NMLS #: 2790439
During the COVID pandemic, Carlos and his family returned to New Orleans where he continued working in commercial banking for Home Bank and Capital One. Carlos has been married to his lovely wife, Kristi, since 2010 and the have two amazing children and two crazy Springer Spaniel dogs. The Herrera Family enjoys spending time together cooking, grilling, biking, swimming at their pool, the beach, golfing, and going to church. The Herreras currently reside in Old Metairie.
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Brian Behlar
VP, Market Manager
NMLS: 466098
Williams
Brian Behlar
- BrianBehlar@gulfbank.com
- 504-565-3661
- NMLS #: 466098
Brian is currently a Board member of “Visit Kenner” and has served on the following community organizations: International Credit Association Southeast Region, Director, Credit Association of Greater New Orleans, President, Kenner North Kiwanis, Member, East Jefferson YMCA, Board, Jefferson Alliance, President, Crimestoppers, Board, LaFreniere Park Patron Board, President, Leadership, Graduate & Board, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Board, Executive Achievers Association, President, Chateau Civic Association, Member and the City of Kenner Mayoral Transition Team.
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Jeremy Bennett
Market President, Bay County, Florida
NMLS: 885525
Miramar Beach
Todd Elliot
AVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 1470064
Veterans
Todd Elliot
- ToddElliot@gulfbank.com
- 504-582-7785
- NMLS #: 1470064
Todd is a graduate of Jesuit High School and currently resides in Metairie. He is an active contributor with the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and The Round Table Club of New Orleans. When he is not working, he enjoys golfing, boating, and billiards.
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Christy Wells
Commercial Lender
NMLS: 803930
Hammond
Aiden Mangipano
Commercial Lender
NMLS: 2804315
Old Goodwood
Nathaniel Ochs
Commercial Lender
NMLS: 2874859
Miramar Beach
Chris Hester
President - Hattiesburg and Coastal Mississippi Market
NMLS: 650939
Hattiesburg
Rodney Senat
VP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 1636890
Covington
Rodney Senat
- RodneySenat@gulfbank.com
- 504-322-5520
- NMLS #: 1636890
Rodney Senat is a seasoned banking professional and business leader with more than 35 years of experience in commercial banking, credit analysis, lending, branch leadership, and business ownership. Rodney leverages over 22 years of banking experience and 14 years as a successful small business owner to provide clients with a unique, well-rounded perspective on business growth, financing, and financial management.
Throughout his banking career, Rodney has specialized in helping small and mid-sized businesses, commercial real estate investors, and nonprofit organizations achieve their goals through customized lending and treasury management solutions. His expertise includes commercial real estate financing, working capital lines of credit, SBA lending, equipment financing, accounts receivable financing, cash management, fraud prevention, and merchant services.
One of Rodney’s most notable professional experiences was as the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A at North Shore Square Mall in Slidell, Louisiana, where he successfully led the business for nearly 15 years. During that time, he developed high-performing teams, implemented strategic growth plans, cultivated future leaders, and created a culture centered on service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Known for his relationship-focused approach and commitment to client success, Rodney combines technical banking expertise with firsthand entrepreneurial experience to help businesses navigate complex financial decisions and position themselves for long-term growth. His passion for serving clients, developing people, and building strong community relationships has been a defining characteristic throughout his career.
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Trey Hebert
Commercial Lender
NMLS: 2769416
Hattiesburg
Spring Franklin
Commercial Lender
NMLS: 2840936
Business Center
Bill Lloyd
Consultant
Miramar Beach
Lane Redding
President, Walton County Market
NMLS: 498182
Miramar Beach
Lou Goudeau
SVP, Commercial Lender
NMLS: 703583
Hammond
Joey Ginn
Consultant
Miramar Beach
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