Recent Promotions Announced

First Federal Bank of Louisiana is proud to announce the promotions of two of its team members: Senior Vice President Julie Miller has been promoted to Private Banking Manager and Russell Castille has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Loan Production Support Manager.

Miller, who joined First Federal Bank in 2018, has over 33 years of banking experience in Southwest Louisiana. In her new role as Private Banking Manager, she will oversee the Bank’s concierge-level financial solutions for customers seeking a more tailored experience in Private Banking. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from McNeese State University and is a recent graduate of the LSU Graduate School of Banking. Her extensive community involvement includes leadership roles on the boards of the Community Foundation of SWLA, the Better Business Bureau, and the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District.

Castille, a commercial lender since 2013, will oversee the Bank’s Underwriting, Secondary Market, and Loan Processing/Closing departments, which include mortgage, consumer, and commercial lending. He is a graduate of McNeese State University with dual degrees in marketing and business management, and he has also completed the LSU Graduate School of Banking. A longtime community advocate, he currently serves as Treasurer of the Sulphur Kiwanis Club and represents District 12 on the Calcasieu Parish School Board.

“These promotions reflect the leadership, expertise, and dedication that both Julie and Russell bring to our bank and our community,” said President & CEO Sam Wilkinson. “Together they continue to elevate the level of service we provide our customers.”