About Us

The History of MCBANK

MCBANK was chartered in 1954 and opened for business in Morgan City, Louisiana, in January 1955. Originally named Morgan City Bank & Trust Company, the institution was founded on a commitment to serving local families, businesses, and communities. On April 1, 1991, MC Bancshares, Inc. was formed as a one-bank holding company, with M C Bank & Trust Company as its wholly owned subsidiary. In 2026, MC Bancshares entered a new chapter through its merger with DMMS Purchaser, Inc., strengthening the Bank’s capital position and expanding its ability to serve clients and communities across Southeast. Today, MCBANK remains committed to personalized service, local decision-making, and long-term relationships.

Guiding Principles

  • Teamwork – the center of how we approach each other, our clients, and our communities.

  • Provide exceptional, value-based client service – our clients appreciate the fact that they still know their bankers. Banking remains a people business.

  • Be a great place to work – create an environment where associates can grow and develop. Put the fun back in banking!

  • Generate growth that is consistent with high performance – a disciplined compounding approach to growth.

  • Create a strong sense of community – we can only be as healthy as the community around us. Let’s make our communities great places to live, work, and raise families.

  • Maintain a deliberate shareholder focus – meeting and exceeding shareholder expectations through disciplined financial management, focus, and performance. If we live the first four core principles, then this principle comes naturally.

1954

Morgan City Bank was established in 1954

Morgan City Bank was established in 1954. Organized by Joseph Finkelstein, J J Hebert, George Williams, Thomas Shannon, Sam Siracusa, H. Newton Smith, Dr. S.J. Russo and Robert E Brumby.

1955

Morgan City Bank’s doors open for business

The doors first opened for business on January 20, 1955.

First Annual Shareholders Meeting and First Elected Board Members

First annual shareholders meeting held where the first elected board members consisted of Joseph Finkelstein, J J Hebert, Robert E Brumby, Louis F Maraist Jr, Warren Fortier, Dr. S J Russo, Thomas Shannon, Sam Siracusa, H. Newton Smith and George Williams.

1964

Colonial Plaza was built

In 1964, Colonial Plaza was built and served as the Bank’s new main office.

1970s

Amelia and Bayou Vista Locations Opened

Two other offices, one located in Amelia and the other in Bayou Vista, have been in operation since the late 1970s.

1991

MC Bancshares was formed

On April 1, 1991, MC Bancshares was formed as a one-bank holding company with its solely owned subsidiary being Morgan City Bank & Trust Company. Simultaneous with the merger of the bank into the holding company, the Bank’s name changed to M C Bank & Trust Company.

The bank’s named changed to M C Bank and Trust Company in April 1991.

1997

MCBANK acquired Guaranty Bank & Trust Company of Morgan City

On November 30, 1997, MCBANK acquired Guaranty Bank & Trust Company of Morgan City. The main office was then relocated to 1201 Brashear Avenue in the Carline Land Corporation building.

As part of the acquisition, a banking center located on Pinhook Road in Lafayette was obtained, establishing MCBANK’s first footprint in the Acadiana market.

2009

Lafayette location moves to Verot School Road

2015

Youngsville Location Opens

2021

Houma & Lakeview Locations Open

Houma Office Opens in 2021.

Lakeview Location Opens in Greater New Orleans area.

2023

Metairie Main, Hwy 190, and Veterans Locations Open

Metairie Main – Loan Production Office Opens.

Hwy 190 Location Opens.

Bayou Vista moves to a larger location.

Veterans Location Opens.

2025

MCBANK celebrates 70 years!

MCBANK breaks ground on NEW Morgan City Main Location

2026

Morgan City Main Relocates, DMMS Merger Completed and West Houma Banking Center Opens

Morgan City Main relocates to 1204 Greenwood Street.

DMMS Purchaser, Inc. & MC Bancshares complete merger, strengthening the Bank’s capital position and expanding its ability to serve clients and communities across Southeast.

West Houma Banking Center Opens

All of our products are always offered with you in mind:

Since MCBANK first opened its doors in 1955, we’ve been committed to providing clients with better products and services, backed by a personal experience.

By that we mean whenever you walk into one of our banking centers, you can expect to receive the attention and respect you deserve and the helpful, customized advice you seek. And because we’re a locally-run bank, if our staff and you aren’t already on a first-name basis, you’ll definitely leave that way.

Benefits of MCBANK
  • If you’re looking for affordable financing with a quick turnaround, we’re your bank.
  • If you’re looking for convenient services that save you valuable time, we’re your bank.
  • If you’re looking for a checking and savings account to keep you organized and financially strong, we’re your bank.
  • If we’re not already your bank, we’d love to have that opportunity. If we are your bank, we’d like to say thank you for your commitment to us, and look forward to many years of that same commitment returned to you.