News Releases

Mills Named IBA Woman on the Rise

Taylor Mills, vice president at First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., Converse, has been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association 2024 Woman on the Rise award, sponsored by Amundsen Davis LLC. She was presented with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 6, during the IBA Banking on Women conference.

This honor recognizes a woman in banking age 40 or younger who is making a significant impact in her industry and community through engagement, drive and teamwork.

Bochnowski Honored as Sagamore of the Wabash

Benjamin J. Bochnowski, 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 Tom Fite, director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 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.

2 Indiana Banks Win Statewide Award for Commitment to Community

Alliance Bank, Francesville, and Horizon Bank, Michigan City, have been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards for outstanding community service performed during 2023.

Alliance Bank won the category of banks with assets below $500 million. Investing in the communities the bank serves is one of the four tenets of its mission.

Hoffmeyer Promoted at Indiana Bankers Association

Evan Hoffmeyer has been promoted to vice president of communications of the Indiana Bankers Association, effective Jan. 1. In this position he is responsible for all the IBA's print and digital communications, including serving as managing editor for the IBA's bimonthly Hoosier Banker magazine, script writing for the Association's three largest events, overseeing executive and advocacy messaging, media relations and more.

Gibson Named IBA Woman of the Year

Jennifer Gibson, Indiana region president of Northwest Bank, Warren, Pennsylvania, has been honored with the 2023 Indiana Bankers Association Woman of the Year award, sponsored by Krieg DeVault LLP. She was presented with the award on Thursday, Nov. 9, during the IBA Banking on Women conference.

The annual award recognizes a woman in banking who excels at her profession, is active in her community and supports other women to reach their full potential – whether in banking or other fields.

Rubeck Named IBA Woman on the Rise

Amanda Rubeck, vice president and senior retail officer at STAR Bank, Fort Wayne, has been honored with the Indiana Bankers Association 2023 Woman on the Rise award, sponsored by Amundsen Davis LLC. She was presented with the award on Thursday, Nov. 9, during the IBA Banking on Women conference.

This honor recognizes a woman in banking age 40 or younger who is making a significant impact in her industry and community through engagement, drive and teamwork.

Shinabarger Honored as Sagamore of the Wabash

Jamie R. Shinabarger, 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 Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, on Sunday, Aug. 27, 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.

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