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Benjamin J. Bochnowski

CEO at Peoples Bank, Munster | Website

Ben is the CEO of Peoples Bank, Munster, and serves as the CEO and president of its holding company, Finward Bancorp. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, a position he was appointed to by Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2019.

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Engaging the next generation

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