The acquisition would expand the company’s banking division.

The project is backed by at least two IBA-member banks.

Five new companies joined the IBA as associate members as of our March/April 2026 issue.

Ghena has served as interim president since June 1, 2025, and been its sole leader since Aug. 31 when Ryan Robinson retired.

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.

Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, acquired Rothberg Law Firm, a prominent Fort Wayne law firm, effective Jan. 1.

Nine new companies joined the IBA as associate members as of our January/February 2026 issue.

The deal includes a division and two subsidiaries of Country Club Bank becoming part of Northland Securities Inc.

Jen Severson has been promoted to serve as the company’s president, and Jim Amundsen was hired as CEO.

Cindy retired from the company in June after serving as a communications consultant for nearly eight years.