Jacob Groth, '10

Jacob Groth, '10, graduated from Millsaps College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He began his career working for IBERIABANK, now First Horizon, in New Orleans, and is currently the Vice President and Private Client Relationship Manager for First Horizon in Lafayette. In 2020, Jacob was named one of Lafayette’s 20 Under 40 Rising Business Leaders and graduated in Leadership Lafayette's Class XXXIII. In 2024, he was named to Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s 20 Under 40 alumni list. Jacob currently serves as treasurer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana and leads the Millsaps College Alumni Chapter. He lives in Lafayette with his wife, Dr. Madeleine Groth, and their two daughters, Eleanor and Celia.

"ESA provided a strong foundation that prepared me for academic and personal growth. The school fostered a sense of community and integrity, teaching me the value of collaboration and the importance of respecting others’ perspectives. These experiences have made me adaptable and confident when facing new challenges, whether in my career or serving in the community."

Jacob encourages ESA students to see ESA as a place where you can truly explore what interests you and take full advantage of that opportunity. He describes the ESA community as "a supportive environment where you can discover what you’re passionate about and where you can grow, with faculty and fellow students encouraging you along the way."

He adds, "When I look at my community and network now, ESA is present in so many different parts of it. There are people that I consider great friends now that I hardly knew while we were at ESA. It’s been incredible to see how those connections naturally grew, whether it was socially or professionally. The sense of shared history and mutual understanding is special. These relationships continue to support and enrich my life long after graduation."

Thank you, Jacob!