Origin Bank has expanded its footprint in the Southeast with the opening of its first banking center in Fairhope, marking a continued push into one of Alabama’s fastest-growing markets.

The new location at 508 Fairhope Ave. is operating as a temporary site while the bank pursues a permanent home within the community. The Fairhope office offers a full suite of personal and business banking services, along with treasury management support.

"We’re excited to become part of the Fairhope community," said Drake Mills, chairman, president and CEO of Origin Bancorp, Inc. "This banking center is the first step in our long-term vision to build relationships and support growth in this area."

The branch is led by Chris Reynolds, a longtime local banker who joined Origin in 2024. He is joined by Assistant Manager Kimberly Wells, Commercial Relationship Banker Marques Ivy and treasury management specialist Kelly Reynolds, forming a team focused on serving both individual and commercial clients.

“Fairhope is a vibrant, growing market, and we’re thrilled to establish a physical location here,” said Nate Sommer, president of Origin Bank’s Southeast region. “We have a strong local team in place that’s focused on delivering responsive, personalized service to support this community in a meaningful way.”

The Fairhope banking center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a night depository for secure after-hours deposits.

Origin Bank, headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, has steadily expanded across the Southeast in recent years, targeting high-growth communities with a mix of retail and commercial banking services.

More information is available at www.Origin.Bank.