Chris Bennett retired from the IBA as vice president-meetings & events at the end of 2025 after 35 years with the Association. She was responsible for the IBA’s premier events, including the Mega Conference, Annual Convention, FLD Leadership Conference and Legislative Briefing & Reception. She also served as secretary to the IBA Board of Directors and as primary contact for the CEO peer discussion groups and roundtable meetings.

The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.

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North Salem State Bank appointed Jeff Joyce, its chief financial officer, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2026.

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