January/February 2026

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In Memory

George L. Allison

Owen County State Bank, Spencer

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

New Hires

Steve Anderson

Hendricks County Bank & Trust Company, Brownsburg

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

New Hires

Lynn C. Baker

Lake City Bank, Warsaw

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

New Hires

Geoff Barden

United Fidelity Bank, Evansville

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

Promotions

John Bedient

1st Source Bank, South Bend

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

New Hires

Jamie Britton Blanck

STAR Bank, Fort Wayne

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

New Hires

Shawn R. Carney

Lake City Bank, Warsaw

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

In Memory

Ronald R. Carroll

Ron Carroll passed away at his home in Jeffersonville on Nov. 14, 2025. He was 90 years old.

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

New Hires

Debra Cochran

Crossroads Bank, Wabash

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

Promotions

Community First promotes 3 leaders to c-suite

Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond

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

Indiana Bankers Association July 14, 2026

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HR Topics

Whistle while you work?

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

Joey K. Wright and Asha A. Cermak July 13, 2026

a photo of the office's seal on an exterior wall at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington, D.C.

Compliance Connection

The OCC steps in to protect banks from the Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act

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

Brett J. Ashton July 13, 2026

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FSA welcomes first apprenticeship class

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

Amber Van Til July 13, 2026

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