Apr 27, 2027
An Investment in Your Bank's Future!
This is your unique “one of a kind” peer group. The Human Resources Director Forum will provide a platform and opportunity for Human Resources Directors to exchange ideas freely, dissect problems, network and discuss important issues with peers. Don’t miss this opportunity! Peer-to-peer sessions have proven very successful for IBA membership focus groups such as the CFO Forums, Senior Lender Forums, IT & Operations Forums. Based on feedback from the membership, the Human Resources Director Forum will be no exception.
Session I: April 21, 2026
Session II: August 13, 2026
Session III: November 17, 2026
| 8:30am | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Program Begins |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 3:00pm | Program Adjourns |
The Topics for each session will flow based on feedback from participants in the forum group. As necessary, subject matter experts will be brought in to cover specific issues and topics based on responses from forum members.
POSSIBLE FORUM TOPICS:
Barbara M. Low
Talent Management Consultant
Barbara M. Low has over 30 years of experience as an HR practitioner in both banking and not-for-profits as well as talent management consulting. Her experience includes, but is not limited to, leadership development, succession planning, employee relations, policy development, organization structure reviews and HR department reviews. She is a professional facilitator and speaker and has presented HR topics across the country at various industry conferences, including the Indiana Bankers Association Mega Conference and Annual Convention.
She earned a Master of Science degree in Management and Organization Behavior from Benedictine University, Lisle, IL and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She has also achieved the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Benefits of the Forum
How the Forum Works
The Human Resources Director Forum will meet three times annually at the Indiana Bankers Association headquarters with your facilitator. The agenda for each session will flow based on feedback from participants in the forum group. If necessary, subject matter experts may be brought in to cover specific issues and topics based on responses from the forum members.
The following fees include three consecutive sessions, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
$999 per IBA member
Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and nonmembers from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates. Surcharge of 100% for Non-Members.
IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240![]()
Laurie Rees, Senior Vice President of Professional Development
Lrees@indiana.bank
317-387-9380
Molly Gibbs, Assistant Vice President of Education & Training
MGibbs@indiana.bank
317-333-7161
Katie Yates, Professional Development Coordinator
KYates@indiana.bank
317-333-7162
Due to our commitments, the price is inclusive of all three sessions. A full refund for the 3-session forum will be given for cancellations received prior to the first session. Any registrant who does not cancel before the first session will be billed the full registration fee and sent the materials. Substitutions are welcome at no additional charge.