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.