OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INDIANA BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Among the ranks of IBA-member banks, 89 have been in operation for 100 years or longer. This year, Logansport Savings Bank became the 90th centennial bank. The Association congratulates Logansport Savings Bank and all our centennial bank members that have weathered economic changes and challenges to bring strength to Indiana.
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Community banks have long had a competitive edge: deep, trusted relationships with their customers and members. But in today’s environment – where digital expectations meet lean staffing and fragmented systems – even these relationship-driven institutions face new challenges.
Congratulations to the following employees of the Indiana Bankers Association, who have reached milestone anniversaries. They will be recognized at a staff holiday party in December. Christina M. Bennett, CMP, vice president-meetings & events, celebrated 35 years of service. She is responsible for the largest events of the Indiana Bankers Association, including the Mega Conference,
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Lisa Brown, compliance officer at North Salem State Bank, retired from the bank in June. She was with the bank for 23 years, also serving as assistant trust officer and board secretary for a time. John Hendrich, director of information technology at North Salem State Bank, retired in August. He had been with the bank
David M. Findlay, chairman & CEO at Lake City Bank, Warsaw, celebrated 25 years with the bank this fall. He joined the bank in 2000 as executive vice president, chief financial officer, then served as president & chief financial officer from 2010-14. Findlay is the incoming chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association and serves on
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As we wrap up 2025 and move into 2026, the Indiana Bankers Association is an ideal resource for member banks seeking new products or services for their institution. Our outstanding associate membership consists of more than 200 companies covering a wide array of opportunities. The IBA has developed Preferred Service Provider relationships with 22 of these companies, allowing us to provide our bank members with top-quality offerings.
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In our crowded, hyper-competitive market, a well-run credit card issuing program can be a high-return growth engine for banks. With the right strategy and partnerships, credit card issuing can generate more income, deepen customer relationships and unlock valuable cardholder data.
Credit Card Profitability 101 The Playbook for Community Banks
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Tyson Lawson, financial advisor with Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper, now holds his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, which allow him to serve as an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Services. He also maintains his Indiana Life and Health License. Lawson serves on the French Lick Revolving Loan Fund Board, the
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For decades, many community banks have taken a passive approach to investments, primarily using the portfolio as a place to park liquidity and earn spread income, but not always as a tool in dynamic balance sheet management. This approach worked efficiently during many years of relatively stable interest rate cycles that produced modest unrealized gains and losses. However, the past few years have shown that interest rate cycles can be anything but stable.
1st Source Bank / South Bend Lucas VanMatre has been promoted to an officer of the bank. He maintains his duties as a senior credit analyst. VanMatre has been with the bank since 2021. He earned a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana. Chase Bank / New York Ross Teare
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