About Us

Locally managed and headquartered in Shreveport since 1924, Home Federal is a full-service bank, and we are proud to say we stand well-prepared to provide peace of mind for all your family’s financial needs. We offer a large range of financial options and will help you put together a loan to match your individual lifestyle. Please continue to browse through our site for further information and visit us in any of our convenient locations, today!

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History

When Home Federal opened its doors on April 1, 1924, George M. Hearne was President and Amos L. Wedgeworth was Manager. In 1934 George M. Hearne retired and Guy Oakes served as President from 1934 through 1935. Amos L. Wedgeworth became President in 1936 and retired in 1964. He stayed on as Chairman of the Board until he passed away in 1977. 

Sidney D. York was hired August 29, 1953 and became President on March 1, 1981. He retired as President on September 1, 1993 and stayed on as Chairman of the Board until March 31, 1996. Mr. York retired from the Board of Directors on January 21, 1998.

Dan R. Herndon (son of David A. Herndon, Jr.) joined Home Federal in 1963 and became its President on September 1, 1993. He retired as President on February 20, 2009. 

Jim Barlow was hired as President and Chief Operating Officer on February 20, 2009. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Federal Bank on January 1, 2013, and he now serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board for Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, the holding company of Home Federal Bank.

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