Seventeen members of the Indiana banking community completed the 2018 Leadership Development Program of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) on Oct. 12. Designed to heighten leadership ability within the industry, the Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a series of four multiday sessions, spaced over an eight-month period, held at Wooded Glen Retreat and Conference Center in Henryville.
Andrew J. Briggs, current president and CEO of the Bank of Geneva, has been elected 2019 chairman of the board of directors of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA), effective Jan. 1, 2019. He was elected in September at the Association’s Annual Convention in French Lick. Briggs represents the fifth generation of his family to serve as president of Bank of Geneva, following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather James Day, great-grandfather Andrew G. Briggs, grandfather James D. Briggs Sr.
State Rep. Michael Karickhoff, R-Kokomo, has been named 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). He was presented with the award on Sept. 10 at the Association’s annual convention in French Lick. Karickhoff was recognized for his skillful bipartisan consensus-building, combined with a keen understanding of fiscal issues critical to the economic wellbeing of Hoosiers.
Clay W. Ewing, president, chief banking officer and secretary to the board of directors of German American Bancorp Inc. and of German American Bank, Jasper, has been named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. Additionally, Ewing serves the banking community as 2018 chairman of the board of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). The award was presented to Ewing by Thomas C. Fite, director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick on Sept. 9.
The Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) announces the hiring of two new staff members, plus the promotions of two of its associates. These personnel changes are in support of the IBA’s 2018-2020 strategic plan featuring five goal pillars: Tell the Story, Fiscal Strength, Education, Government Relations and Next-Gen Bankers.
The Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) is honoring nine members of the Indiana banking community with its first annual IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence awards, to be presented at a special ceremony on Aug. 3 at the IBA offices in Indianapolis. This newly created award celebrates exceptional Indiana bankers whose leadership has positively impacted banks and the communities they serve.
Members of the media and the Indiana banking community are invited to a news conference, co-hosted by the Indiana Council for Economic Education (ICEE) and the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA), covering the state of economic education in Indiana K-12 schools.
Date: Friday, Feb. 16
Time: 9:15 a.m. EST, preceded with light refreshments served at 8:45 a.m.
Location: IBA offices, 8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 155E, Indianapolis
Members of the 2018 board of directors of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) have assumed their positions, effective Jan. 1. Board members were elected at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick last September. The functions of the board are to develop IBA policy and to establish long-range goals and objectives. The board also helps determine IBA’s legislative programs and positions on issues affecting the banking community.
The Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) has been honored with the 2017 Impactful Technology award of excellence from the Indiana Society of Association Executives. The award, presented at a gala event on Dec. 7 in downtown Indianapolis, was in recognition of the multipurpose IBA App, which provides anytime/anywhere access to IBA events, staff listings, Hoosier Banker Digital and other IBA opportunities.
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 18, 2017) – State Rep. Tom Washburne (R-Evansville) has been named 2017 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association.
Annette M. Russell, president and CEO of Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport, has been granted a Circle of Corydon award by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. Russell also serves the banking community as 2017 chair of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). She was presented with the Circle of Corydon award, which recognizes exemplary citizens who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of Indiana, on Sept. 12 at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick.
Clay W. Ewing, president, chief banking officer and secretary to the board of directors of German American Bancorp Inc., Jasper, has been elected 2018 chairman of the board of directors of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). He currently serves the IBA as first vice chairman and was elected to his new position at the Association’s annual business meeting on Sept. 11 in French Lick.
Amber R. (Moore) Van Til, JD, has been named president and chief executive officer of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA), effective Jan 1. She previously had been serving as president since March 31, 2016, when she was named successor to S. Joe DeHaven, prior president and CEO; DeHaven retired from the Association on Dec. 31, 2016.
Members of the 2017 board of directors of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) have assumed their positions, effective Jan. 1. Board members were elected at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick last September.