The Leaders in Banking Excellence awards recognize the shining stars of the Indiana banking community. This prestigious distinction, IBA's highest honor, celebrates exceptional bankers throughout Indiana’s history who have left their mark in the banking industry, community service and civic involvement. Nominations will soon be open for the Class of 2024. Please consider nominating current and past bank presidents, CEOs, directors and others who have played an integral part in the success of your institution, as well as in the larger banking community. For more information about the IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence awards and nomination process, please contact Rod Lasley, 317-387-9380.
Class of 2024:
Michael L. Kubacki, Lake City Bank, Warsaw
Annette M. Russell, Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport
Stephen E. Zahn, First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington
Class of 2023:
Michael K. Bauer, WesBanco Bank, New Albany
Michael F. Petrie, Merchants Bank of Indiana, Carmel
Michael E. Schrage, Centier Bank, Merrillville
Class of 2022:
Andrew J. Briggs, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Geneva
Harriett Brown, Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, French Lick
David W. Heeter, Northwest Bank, Muncie
John M. Kennedy, GBC Bank, Greenfield
Garry D. Kleer, First Bank Richmond
Class of 2021:
David B. Becker, First Internet Bank, Fishers
Richard E. Belcher, First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester
Mark S. Fogt, Garrett State Bank
David M. Geis, Jackson County Bank, Seymour
James D. Neff, Horizon Bank, Michigan City
Michael C. Rechin, First Merchants Bank, Muncie
C. Michael Stegall, Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo
Class of 2020:
George L. Allison, Owen County State Bank, Spencer
Craig M. Dwight, Horizon Bank, Michigan City
Clay W. Ewing, German American Bank, Jasper
William W. Harrod, First Harrison Bank, Corydon
Charles E. Isch, First Bank of Berne
Gene E. Miles, First Farmers Bank & Trust, Converse
Larry W. Myers, First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville
John W. Tanselle, SmithAmundsen LLC, Indianapolis
Ryan M. Warner, Bippus State Bank, Huntington
David G. Wihebrink, Logansport Savings Bank
Class of 2019:
David M. Findlay, Lake City Bank, Warsaw
James G. Hiatt, First State Bank of Middlebury
Merle J. Kendall, Spencer County Bank, Santa Claus
Morris L. Maurer, The National Bank of Indianapolis
Robert C. Nelson, Indiana Bankers Assocation, Indianapolis
Kip White, The Fountain Trust Company, Covington
Class of 2018:
David A. Bochnowski, Peoples Bank, Munster
Alonzo Hernly Boyd Jr., Wayne Bank and Trust Company, Cambridge City
John H. Colvin, North Salem State Bank
Michael L. Cox, First Merchants Bank, Muncie
S. Joe DeHaven, Indiana Bankers Association, Indianapolis
Patrick J. Glotzbach, The New Washington State Bank, Charlestown
Dan L. Moore, Home Bank, Martinsville
James L. Saner Sr., North Salem State Bank
Mark A. Schroeder, German American Bank, Jasper