Mary Ellen works with advisors and other experts to develop whitepapers, original research and other resources that help financial institutions drive growth and manage risk. A former equities reporter for Dow Jones Newswires, her work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and on Forbes.com.
Abrigo is an associate member of the Indiana Bankers Association.

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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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