David Findlay: Team-powered Leadership
Hoosier Banker sat down with David to discuss his team-oriented approach to leadership and his vision for his year at the helm of the IBA.
Hoosier Banker sat down with David to discuss his team-oriented approach to leadership and his vision for his year at the helm of the IBA.
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Vice President, Senior Retail Sales Officer – STAR Bank, Fort Wayne
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While technology will always disrupt, service and care must always endure.
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Hoosier Banker sat down with David to discuss his team-oriented approach to leadership and his vision for his year at the helm of the IBA.
Redistricting efforts trigger early start to session by Dax Denton and Connor Wong | posted on February 2, 2026The short session began earlier than usual due to a late-year push to address congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.
Bank of America awards $400K to Indy nonprofits by Indiana Bankers Association | posted on February 3, 2026Indy Reads and LISC Indianapolis address workforce literacy and economic opportunity.
Indiana’s new earned wage access law by Joey K. Wright | posted on February 2, 2026Earned wage access allows employees to access wages they have already earned before their regular payday. These services will likely continue to grow in Indiana and throughout the country.
First Richmond to merge with Farmers Bank by Indiana Bankers Association | posted on February 3, 2026The all-stock transaction valued at $82 million will result in the creation of a new financial institution.
A shared vision for our future by David M. Findlay | posted on February 2, 2026As we look forward, there are many challenges that will influence our collective strategic direction as community banks.
2 long-serving members retire from GBC Bank board by Indiana Bankers Association | posted on February 3, 2026Jim Miller and Steve Smith served more than 50 years combined on the bank's board.
Reading Time: 3 minutesEarned wage access allows employees to access wages they have already earned before their regular payday. These services will likely continue to grow in Indiana and throughout the country.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are several Indiana laws that address privacy and data security issues, including the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act and the Indiana Disclosure of Security Breach Act.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we look forward, there are many challenges that will influence our collective strategic direction as community banks.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter Gov. Mike Braun called a special session to consider redrawing Indiana’s congressional districts, state lawmakers opted to instead simply start the regular legislative session the first week of December.
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy owning a piece of a title company, you have great input into the success of the company.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOrganizations that embrace HSAs today position themselves to meet client needs now and into the future.

The contest inspired submissions from across northeast Indiana, showcasing interpretations of connection, generosity and holiday joy.

K-9 officer Kilo helps fight the drug epidemic in addition to daily patrol responsibilities.

Jim Miller and Steve Smith served more than 50 years combined on the bank’s board.

F&M Bank, Archbold, Ohio, raised $48,500 between its Indiana and Ohio charity golf tournaments last Fall.
Hendricks County Bank & Trust Company, Brownsburg
Ron Carroll passed away at his home in Jeffersonville on Nov. 14, 2025. He was 90 years old.
Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo
Lili A. Dailey of Lake City Bank, Warsaw, was appointed to the State of Indiana’s Probate Code Study Commission by Governor Mike Braun.
Hendricks County Bank & Trust Company, Brownsburg
Hendricks County Bank & Trust Company, Brownsburg
The Beyond Ordinary Leadership Award honors employees who affect positive change for customers, the company and community.

Hannah K. Huff-Schassburger, Rachel J. Keller, Ashley N. Rosenblatt and Courtney D. Thompson have all previously worked with the firm as summer associates or law clerks.

Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, acquired Rothberg Law Firm, a prominent Fort Wayne law firm, effective Jan. 1.

The deal includes a division and two subsidiaries of Country Club Bank becoming part of Northland Securities Inc.

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