VIDALIA — President and CEO of Delta Bank Darryl Ellerbee recently announced the addition of F. Justin Stanley as vice president. Stanley will be responsible for both agricultural and commercial lending.

A native of Baskin, La., Stanley is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University Louisiana in Ruston, La.

He began his banking career in 2002 as branch manager and lending officer at Gibsland State Bank in Gibsland, La. In 2005, Stanley joined The Vernon Bank in Leesville, La., as assistant vice president and lending officer.

He has completed numerous commercial, agricultural and consumer lending schools. In addition, his banking education includes both branch management and bankruptcy and collections. Throughout his 14 years in banking, Stanley has had extensive experience with all types of consumer and commercial lending.

Prior to joining Delta Bank, Stanley was vice president and commercial lender with the USDA Credit Union of Pineville, La.

Stanley has served on a variety of civic committees in the Leesville and Alexandria areas, including Lions Club and Delta Waterfowl Central Louisiana Chapter.

Justin and his wife, Lensie, have two children.

“We are excited to welcome Justin into the Delta Bank family.,” Ellerbee said. “His banking experience will be a great asset as we continue to expand our foot print in the markets we are proud to serve with the Delta Bank brand of banking.”

Delta Bank serves northeast Louisiana and neighboring counties in Mississippi from the main office in Vidalia and branch bank offices in Natchez, Ferriday, Tallulah, and Lake Providence, La.