
David L. Hardy
David L. Hardy was appointed to the boards of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, Louisville, and its holding company in October.

David L. Hardy was appointed to the boards of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, Louisville, and its holding company in October.

Alliance Bank, Francesville’s 16-member Junior Board of Directors gathered for an orientation session this fall.

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 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.