Garry D. Kleer, chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association, has been honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. The award was presented by State Rep. Brad Barrett on Sunday, Sept. 11, during the chairman’s banquet at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick. The Sagamore of the Wabash is given to exemplary Hoosiers in recognition of distinguished statewide service.
The Indiana Bankers Association has two significant changes to note within its communications department, effective immediately:
The Indiana Bankers Association this week received the Governor’s Century Business Award in recognition of the organization’s longevity and service to the community and state. The IBA was one of only 19 companies and organizations recognized at this level by Gov. Eric J.
The Indiana Bankers Association has recognized five members of the Indiana banking community with Leaders in Banking Excellence awards, the Association’s highest honor. The awards ceremony took place Aug. 5 at the Indianapolis Renaissance North Hotel.
Home Bank, Martinsville, and First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville, have been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards in their respective asset sizes for outstanding community service performed during 2021. Home Bank won in the category of banks with assets below $500 million, and First Savings Bank won in the category of banks with assets of $500 million and above.
The Indiana Bankers Association is celebrating its 125th anniversary, or quasquicentennial, throughout 2022. Since its founding in 1897, the IBA has been serving the Indiana banking community, withstanding wars, droughts, economic downturns and two pandemics. Its longevity mirrors the stability of its member banks, 85 of which have been in operation a century or longer. Currently, 119 banks and trusts are members of the IBA.
The Indiana Bankers Association has promoted four team members, effective Jan. 1:
The members of the Indiana Bankers Association 2022 Board of Directors have assumed positions effective Jan. 1. Board members were elected on Aug. 16 during the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick. The functions of the board are to guide IBA policy and to establish long-range goals and objectives. Additionally, the Board helps determine the Association’s legislative programs and positions on issues affecting the Indiana banking community.
The Indiana Bankers Association was honored with two statewide awards from the Indiana Society of Association Executives at an awards ceremony held Dec. 2. Rod Lasley, IBA executive vice president-operations & member services, was named ISAE Association Professional of the Year. The IBA also won in the category of for its IMPACT Players Program (Industry Makers Pledging Assistance, Cooperation & Togetherness).
Two Indiana bankers were recognized with awards of excellence from the Indiana Bankers Association. The Woman of the Year award and the Woman on the Rise award were presented at the Association’s 2021 Banking on Women Conference in Indianapolis on Nov. 4.
Ross Teare has joined the Indiana Bankers Association as vice president-government relations. He will be working with Dax Denton, senior vice president-government relations, to analyze issues, review legislation, build relationships with policymakers and enhance IBA’s grassroots advocacy.
Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo, and Centier Bank, Merrillville, have been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards in their respective asset sizes for outstanding community service performed during 2020. Community First Bank of Indiana won in the category of banks with assets below $500 million, and Centier Bank won in the category of banks with assets of $500 million and above.
Paul W. Freeman, CAE, retired executive vice president of the Indiana Bankers Association, has been named a Distinguished Hoosier by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. The award was presented on Oct. 12 by Sen. Travis Holdman at the IBA Mega Conference in Indianapolis in recognition of Freeman’s contributions to the Indiana banking community. The Distinguished Hoosier is regarded as one of the highest tributes bestowed by the state of Indiana.
Paul W. Freeman, CAE, executive vice president of the Indiana Bankers Association, is retiring effective Sept. 30 after 34 years of service. He joined the IBA in 1987 to fill the newly created position of director of member services. In his most recent position as executive vice president, his responsibilities have included serving the Association as chief financial officer.
The Indiana Bankers Association has recognized 17 members of the Indiana banking community with Leaders in Banking Excellence awards, the Association’s highest honor. The awards ceremony took place Aug. 16 at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick. Honorees represent both the classes of 2020 and 2021, since last year’s ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic.