GBT - Gibsland Bank & Trust

GBT - Gibsland Bank & Trust GBT has proudly served the banking needs in North Louisiana since 1948 with superior banking service Alabama Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270

Sibley:
318 N.

GBT has consistently been ranked in the “Top 10” Community Banks in the country for “Return on Assets” for the past several years and most recently #1 in Louisiana for “Return on Equity.”

From its initial main bank in downtown Gibsland over 75 years ago, GBT has grown to nine locations and over 90 full-time staff members providing full-service banking for businesses and individuals in Shreveport,

Bossier, Bienville, Claiborne, and Webster Parishes. Louisiana locations:

Arcadia:
1820 Second Street Post Office Box 150
Arcadia, LA 71001

Bossier City:
5360 East Texas
Bossier City, LA 71111

Bossier City - ATM
5200 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111

Athens:
15315 Highway 9 Post Office Box 125
Athens, LA 71003

Haynesville:
9999 Highway 79
Haynesville, LA 71038

Homer:
813 West Main
Homer, LA 71040

Homer:
600 East Main Street (Downtown)
Homer, LA 71040

Minden:
1374 Homer Road
Minden, LA 71055

Minden:
714 Broadway Street (Downtown)
Minden, LA 71055

Ruston:
Loan Production Office
207 W. Main Street
Sibley, LA 71073

Shreveport:
9709 Mansfield Rd. Shreveport, LA 71118

Shreveport:
3400 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104

🎉 Promotion Announcement 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Noelle Moore on her promotion to Branch Manager of GBT’s Hom...
01/09/2026

🎉 Promotion Announcement 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Noelle Moore on her promotion to Branch Manager of GBT’s Homer location!

Noelle will celebrate four years with GBT this coming June. After moving to Homer from Colorado eight years ago, she quickly embraced small-town life and the strong sense of community in Claiborne Parish. Since joining GBT in June 2022, Noelle has become deeply involved in the community building meaningful relationships and serving our customers with care and dedication.

Noelle’s passion for banking, combined with GBT’s family-oriented culture and commitment to community involvement, made this a natural next step. We are proud to see her continue to grow and lead our Homer branch as part of !

Congratulations, Noelle!

🎂🎉 January birthdays are in the spotlight! Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to all of our GBT team members celebrating...
01/06/2026

🎂🎉 January birthdays are in the spotlight! Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to all of our GBT team members celebrating this month. We hope your year ahead is just as amazing as you are!

Gibsland Bank & Trust Announces the Retirement of Rickey DarstGibsland Bank & Trust (GBT) proudly announces the retireme...
01/05/2026

Gibsland Bank & Trust Announces the Retirement of Rickey Darst

Gibsland Bank & Trust (GBT) proudly announces the retirement of Rickey Darst, a highly respected commercial lender who has dedicated the last eight years of his distinguished banking career to serving GBT and its customers.

Rickey Darst retires with an impressive 45 years of experience in the banking industry, earning a reputation as a trusted and respected lender in Northwest Louisiana. During his tenure at GBT, Rickey served as a Commercial Lender, where he played a vital role in supporting local businesses, fostering economic growth, and building long-standing relationships throughout the communities GBT serves.

“Rickey’s knowledge, integrity, and commitment to his customers and colleagues have left a lasting impact on our bank and our communities,” said Mike Hipp, President.

“We are grateful for the leadership and expertise he has shared with us over the past eight years,” added Tom Martin, Chairman & CEO.

Throughout his career, Rickey has been known not only for his deep understanding of commercial lending, but also for his mentorship, professionalism, and dedication to helping customers succeed.

GBT extends its sincere appreciation to Rickey Darst for his years of service and wishes him continued success, good health, and enjoyment in his well-earned retirement.

Happy New Year to our amazing customers, dedicated employees, supportive community, and all of your families. Here’s to ...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year to our amazing customers, dedicated employees, supportive community, and all of your families. Here’s to a year filled with growth, success, and great things for you and for GBT. Have a wonderful day!

As we close out an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for our loyal customers and an awesome team.The dedicati...
12/31/2025

As we close out an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for our loyal customers and an awesome team.

The dedication, heart, and commitment of our staff are what makes GBT special every single day and we are truly thankful for each one of them.

We are also extremely grateful for the customers who trust us year after year and continue to support our bank and our communities. Thank you for supporting us in everything that we do!

Sound off in the comments and help us celebrate our as we head into the New Year! We love to hear success stories about our customers and team. ❤️

Please be advised of our New Year’s hours. In observance of New Year’s Day, GBT will be closed on January 1. All locatio...
12/30/2025

Please be advised of our New Year’s hours. In observance of New Year’s Day, GBT will be closed on January 1. All locations will reopen on Friday, January 2.
Wishing you a safe and wonderful holiday!

This Christmas, we’d like to extend a very special Merry Christmas to our wonderful employees who work so hard in our co...
12/25/2025

This Christmas, we’d like to extend a very special Merry Christmas to our wonderful employees who work so hard in our communities, to our valued customers, and to all of your families. ❤️ Thank you for making GBT the great hometown bank it is today. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you with quality and compassion for many years to come!
Merry Christmas! 🎄

Merry Christmas and warm holiday wishes from 🎄✨
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and warm holiday wishes from 🎄✨

Please be advised of GBT’s Christmas holiday hours. All branches will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance ...
12/22/2025

Please be advised of GBT’s Christmas holiday hours. All branches will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. We’ll reopen on Friday, December 26.
Wishing you and your family a warm, joyful Christmas! 🎁 ✨

The holidays look brighter when we celebrate them together! 🎄This weekend, was proud to be out in our communities cele...
12/16/2025

The holidays look brighter when we celebrate them together! 🎄

This weekend, was proud to be out in our communities celebrating the holiday season!

We started our weekend with Christmas in Minden & the Greater Minden Chamber Wine Walk. Then we headed to the Gibsland Christmas Parade, sponsored the Cookie Crawl in Downtown Ruston, and ended our weekend visiting with Santa in Athens! 🎅

We’re honored to support the markets we serve all year long, but this season is so special! ❤️

✨ Beware of Holiday Scams! ✨Keep your information safe this season with these quick tips:• Avoid entering card details w...
12/16/2025

✨ Beware of Holiday Scams! ✨
Keep your information safe this season with these quick tips:
• Avoid entering card details while using public Wi-Fi
• Use strong, unique passwords for all your accounts
• Save your confirmation emails and receipts
• Double-check website addresses before you purchase

Stay smart, stay safe, and shop with confidence this Christmas! 🎄🔒

🎅🍿A holly jolly movie night with an even better crowd! Thank you to everyone who came out to GBT’s “The Santa Clause” Mo...
12/13/2025

🎅🍿A holly jolly movie night with an even better crowd! Thank you to everyone who came out to GBT’s “The Santa Clause” Movie Night and helped make it such a fun, festive evening. 🎄✨

Address

1246 S 3rd Street
Gibsland, LA
71028

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13188436228

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GBT has consistently been ranked in the “Top 10” Community Banks in the country for “Return on Assets” for the past several years and most recently #1 in Louisiana for “Return on Equity”. From its initial main bank in downtown Gibsland over 70 years ago, GBT has grown to nine locations and over 100 staff members providing full service banking for businesses and individuals in Caddo, Bossier, Bienville, Claiborne and Webster Parishes. Locations & Hours (https://gbt.bank/about-gbt/locations-hours/)

Gibsland • 1246 Third Street

Phone (318) 843-6228 • Fax (318) 843-9961

Lobby 9am-3pm Monday-Thursday; 9am-5:30pm Friday