Two longtime members retired from the board of GBC Bank, Greenfield, effective Dec. 31, 2025.
Jim Miller is a retired staffer who joined the bank in 1970 as a trainee, working his way up to serve as the bank’s 14th president & CEO from 2002 until his retirement from daily duties in 2012. Miller spent 35 years on the board and served the institution overall for his entire 55-year career. He is a member of the IBA’s 40 Year Club.
“Jim is one of the few, unique bankers who dedicated his entire professional life to one bank as he climbed the ladder to become the leader – including president & CEO as well as Chairman of the Board,” said John Kennedy, GBC Bank chairperson. “He elevated the bank to levels unimagined by those who founded this unique institution in the 19th Century. This community, as well as this bank, are fortunate to have such a talented and likeable person in such important positions. We’d like to wish the best of luck to Jim Miller.”
Steve Smith served on the board for 16 years. He owned an independent insurance agency, Steven A. Smith Agency Inc. in New Palestine from 1980 until his retirement in 2015. Smith has also served on the boards of the Community Foundation of Hancock County and the Hancock County Arts Council.
“Steve has been a steady and thoughtful presence on our board for more than a decade,” said Mike Graf, GBC Bank president & CEO. “His past board experience, combined with his deep understanding and care for our community, made him invaluable, especially when reviewing and approving credit decisions. Steve often brought the conversation back to what mattered most: our employees, customers, shareholders, and the community. GBC Bank is a better bank from the years of oversight from Steve Smith. We are grateful for his service and wish him the very best in retirement.”
