
2027 IBA officer candidates
Elections will take place at the annual business meeting at the IBA Annual Convention this September in French Lick.

Elections will take place at the annual business meeting at the IBA Annual Convention this September in French Lick.

K. Lowell Short Jr. recently retired as senior vice president, chief accounting officer for the Federal home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

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

Andy Murray joined First State Bank of Middlebury’s board in January after a 30-year career in the recreational vehicle industry.

O’Connor retired in January after 10 years as a director and more than 40 years in Indiana’s banking industry.

Larry Myers has joined the board of First Merchants Bank, Muncie, following its acquisition of First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville.

Dennis Dye & Rodney Betzner joined the board of GBC Bank, Greenfield, on Feb. 1.

Jim Miller and Steve Smith served more than 50 years combined on the bank’s board.

Rob Henderson joined the board of directors of the bank and its holding company effective Jan. 1. 2026.

David M. Findlay has taken his seat as 2026 chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association Board of Directors.

The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe range of protected activity at a financial institution is broader than many managers realize.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil a final ruling is issued, Indiana banks should continue to monitor developments in this litigation.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA’s Financial Services Academy will host 30-35 apprentices across 17 banks spanning the state this fall.