
Alliance Junior Board welcomes new members
The Junior Board of Directors for Alliance Bank, Francesville, welcomed nine new members for the 2025-26 school year at their annual celebration on Sunday, May 4.

The Junior Board of Directors for Alliance Bank, Francesville, welcomed nine new members for the 2025-26 school year at their annual celebration on Sunday, May 4.

James L. Wieser, JD, retired from the Board of Finward Bancorp, holding company for Peoples Bank, Munster, effective May 22, after 26 years as a member.

Chris Bottorff joined the Board of NWSB, Charlestown, and its holding company, New Independent Bancshares Inc., in June.

Andrew Seger joined the Board of German American Bank, Jasper, in July.

Shelby M. Bowen joined the Board of First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., Converse, in June.

Dan Ford has served on the bank’s board for 20 years, the last 10 as its chair.

The Junior Board at Logansport Savings Bank donated $1,000 each to The Father’s House and the Literacy Volunteers of Cass County.

Ryan Pennington has been appointed to the boards of NWSB, Charlestown, and its holding company, New Independent Bancshares Inc.

The retirement marks the end of Kessens’ 44-year career with the bank.

Dan Starr & Mindy Creighton Truex joined the boards in May 2025.

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