Whitney National Bank was founded in 1883 and is today the fourth largest bank in Louisiana with capital assets of $4.2 billion. Over one hundred branches cover a territory that extends from Lafayette, Louisiana to Pensacola, Florida. With statistics showing consistent growth in the last six years, Whitney began rapid expansion of many new branches to keep up with demand. Three of these branches were contracted with DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.

The Metairie and Gretna branches are similar in style and square footage. They are both one story light steel structure and wood framed buildings with wood roof trusses, pile supported foundations and fiberglass shingle roofs. The exteriors are brick masonry with synthetic plaster. The interiors are accented with vaulted ceilings in the lobby, wooden doors and frames, extensive millwork and exquisite porcelain floor tiles. Each branch has four lane drive-thrus and drive up ATMs. Total square footage under beam is 5,600 per branch, with another 32,000 square feet each of reinforced concrete paving, encompassing parking and driveways with subsurface drainage.

On the Northshore, the handsomely designed Covington branch is a combination of light steel structural frame, wood frame and wood trusses. The exterior finish is brick veneer, with an exterior insulating finish system and fiberglass shingle roof. The stunning interior design of the lobby boasts gleaming polished tile floors, extensive custom millwork and coffered ceilings. There are also four drive up lanes and a drive up ATM. DFC is proud to continue their professional relationship with Whitney, and to be an integral part of the banking industry of our state.