Francis joined the firm in 2023, with a background in financial modeling, investment strategies and interest rate risk management. He served in the Interest Rate Risk Department before moving to the Financial Strategies Group in 2025. Francis earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma.
The Baker Group is a Preferred Service Provider of the Indiana Bankers Association and an IBA Diamond Associate Member.

Karen Von Guten retired as United Bankers’ Bank’s vice president-HR consulting services in March.

The annual drive is a joint effort between the North Salem State Bank Community Fund and the Robert G. Porter Thank You Fund.

The awards were presented at the Indiana Small Business Lenders Symposium on Feb. 24.

Employees volunteered at the Humanitarian Distribution Center in Francesville as part of the bank’s annual bank-wide meeting on Presidents Day.