New Orleans 500: John LeBlanc

CEO of Metairie Bank

Education: University of New Orleans (BS)

Go-to Restaurant: Katie’s

Hidden Gem: The Midway on Freret

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Vacation: Fairhope, Alabama

Advice: Be honest, be sincere, be genuine.


In February 2022, this local banking veteran assumed his current role at Metairie Bank, where he previously held the title of chief financial officer. LeBlanc has served as the chair of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the executive leadership council of the American Cancer Society. Founded in 1947, Metairie Bank claims total assets of more than $600 million and has nine branches spanning both sides of Lake Pontchartrain.

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