Diane E. Dalton
Vice President, Community Development Officer - Peoples Bank, Munster
Vice President, Community Development Officer - Peoples Bank, Munster
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The Indiana Bankers Association created the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards in 2018 to showcase exceptional individuals who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.
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Indiana will soon have its first de novo bank in nearly 20 years.
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The bank received its charter as the Logansport Building and Loan Association on March 31, 1925.
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The bank received its charter as the Logansport Building and Loan Association on March 31, 1925.

The new 15,000-square-foot operations center in downtown Huntington brings the bank’s regional staff together under one roof.

Huntington Bancshares Inc., parent company of Huntington Bank, Columbus, Ohio, and Veritex Holdings Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, announced July 14 entry into a definitive merger agreement.

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, is set to acquire Comerica, Dallas, in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion.
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper
Lisa Brown, compliance officer at North Salem State Bank, retired from the bank in June.
First Farmers Bank & Trust Company, Converse
The chairman & CEO of Lake City Bank, Warsaw, celebrated 25 years with the bank in 2025.
Jeff Goben passed away Sept. 4, 2025. He was 73 years old.
John Hendrich, director of information technology at North Salem State Bank, retired in August.
Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo
The Go Beyond Community Service Award recognizes employees who have significantly contributed to the communities they serve through going beyond by their active volunteerism, leadership and contributions.
Lake City Bank, Warsaw
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper

Brendan McGrath assumed the role of CEO Oct. 1, 2025, after Cindy Konich’s retirement Sept. 30.

Jen Severson has been promoted to serve as the company’s president, and Jim Amundsen was hired as CEO.

Cindy retired from the company in June after serving as a communications consultant for nearly eight years.

Achim Griesel has transitioned to president emeritus and Sean Payant, Ph.D., has been promoted to president.