The Indiana Bankers Association created the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards in 2018 to showcase exceptional individuals who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.
Most bank boards struggle with cybersecurity oversight because they don’t know what questions to ask, how to interpret the answers or whether their security measures are actually working.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAn Aug. 7, 2025, executive order from the Trump administration asserts that certain Americans have faced discrimination in banking due to their “political affiliation, religious beliefs, or lawful business activity.”
This annual, week-long training prepares mid-level bankers and commercial loan officers develop an understanding of the bank’s risk appetite, risk tolerance, risk culture and the risks assumed in the loan portfolio.
Tariffs and geopolitical concerns have muddied the waters and created debate around whether—and by how much—these obstacles could increase inflation.
Brendan McGrath assumed the role of CEO Oct. 1, 2025, after Cindy Konich’s retirement Sept. 30.
How does a community bank stay competitive while navigating tighter margins and an unpredictable economy?
Fraud isn’t only a risk to manage within financial institutions; it’s quickly becoming one of the most critical tests of trust between banks and their clients.
Reading Time: 4 minutesKnowing when to leave something off a Form 1099-SA or Form 5498-SA isn’t about cutting corners.
One of the ways that banks help the communities they serve is by engaging in partnership lending to increase the capacity to lend to businesses and nonprofits.
The contest inspired submissions from across northeast Indiana, showcasing interpretations of connection, generosity and holiday joy.
K-9 officer Kilo helps fight the drug epidemic in addition to daily patrol responsibilities.
Hannah K. Huff-Schassburger, Rachel J. Keller, Ashley N. Rosenblatt and Courtney D. Thompson have all previously worked with the firm as summer associates or law clerks.
Jim Miller and Steve Smith served more than 50 years combined on the bank’s board.
