Michelle W. Bowman
After finishing out another Federal Reserve Board governor’s unexpired term, Miki Bowman was sworn in for her own 14-year term in January 2020. The historic choice represents the first time a governor was appointed to fill a specific role created by Congress providing for an individual from a community banking background to serve on the Board.
Gov. Bowman shared her insights and expertise with Hoosier Banker readers on what her unique perspective brings to the Board, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the Board’s priorities, the importance of bringing credit and housing opportunities to low- and moderate-income communities, and more in our November/December cover story.
Special Tribute: Paul Freeman’s lasting legacy to Indiana banking
As 2021 closes out, the Indiana Bankers Association marks the end of a treasured era with the retirement of Paul W. Freeman. A special reception was held in his honor in October at IBA Mega Conference – the event that he created and grew into the envy of state bankers associations across the country – including State Sen. Travis Holdman presenting Paul with a Distinguished Hoosier award.
National perspective
Our partners at the ICBA and ABA discuss developing your strongest assets – your staff – and embracing the BankOn movement.
SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE
Mega Conference: Sparks fly at Ignite!
More than 700 Indiana bankers gathered in downtown Indianapolis for the first in-person Mega Conference since the COVID-19 pandemic began. For this unique instance, the typically spring-oriented event was held Oct. 11-13. | Read more.
Agricultural data and technology
A 2016 study by the McKinsey Global Institute examining three ways digitization can impact a sector – labor, data usage and assets – found agriculture placed last or near last in all three factors, and last overall.
Digging deeper
Other articles from this issue include:
- FMLA fraud and abuse;
- elder abuse;
- ‘jugging’ incidents; and
- a recap of the 2021 FLD Leadership Conference.
Columns
CLOSING NOTE
Retirement Reflections: Paul W. Freeman
Paul Freeman retired in September after 34 years with the Association. The architect of the nationally renowned Mega Conference and the IBA’s Five Star program, Paul also managed New Markets Tax Credit transactions. | Read Paul’s reflections.
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