T Make the Most of Your Year WITH THE FLD BY JOSH MYERS, INDIANA BANKERS ASSOCIATION The IBA Future Leadership Division is excited for 2025 and the new opportunities it will bring to help benefit emerging leaders in the industry. A major benefit of FLD is the opportunity to grow your peer network. There are hundreds of FLD members making the Indiana banking industry thrive, and FLD is a great place to connect with others like you who are interested in a long-term career in banking. As you plan your year, be sure to add FLD events to your calendar and make plans to attend. These events include the FLD Networking Reception at the IBA Mega Conference, scheduled for the evening of May 28; and the FLD Leadership Conference, July 9-10, at the Renaissance Indianapolis North in Carmel. More events including FLD Lunch and Learns will be scheduled, so be sure to sign up for FLD membership to stay updated throughout the year – it’s free to all employees of any IBA-member bank. FLD Advisory Board Names 2 New Members The Future Leadership Division is welcoming two new members to its advisory board this year. FLD Advisory Board members advise the IBA on matters related to FLD events, offerings and strategies for reaching next-generation bankers and bank leaders, acting as ambassadors for the banking industry. Vanessa Spicer is a vice president, core banking support analyst for Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo. With 16 years of banking experience, Spicer is a key leader in the bank’s operations department, focusing on operations and digital banking. In her role, she collaborates with various departments to leverage technology for creating efficiencies, develop new products that meet customer needs and ensure seamless integration of the bank’s systems to enhance the overall customer experience. Her extensive background spans retail, operations, Treasury management and digital banking. Outside of work, she enjoys a lively home life with her house full of boys. Spicer is a 2013 graduate of Ivy Tech and a lifelong resident of Kokomo. Ashley Burns is vice president, chief retail banking officer for First National Bank, Cloverdale. With 18 years of banking experience, she is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in banking and finance who possesses a wealth of knowledge in lending, BSA compliance, retail banking and customer service. Burns has held multiple leadership positions at the bank while spearheading major initiatives, driving retail growth and improving operational efficiencies. She currently serves as an officer of the Putnam County Youth Development Committee, and a board member for Fuller Center of Putnam County, 100 Women of Putnam County, Cloverdale Clothe a Child, Cloverdale Community Housing and the Putnam County Housing Steering Committee. She graduated from Marian University. Outside of work, Burns enjoys spending time with her family and friends, golfing and volunteering in her community. She is deeply committed to her core values of supporting community banking and giving back to her community through her volunteer work. She is honored to serve on the FLD board, where she can contribute her knowledge and learn from other fellow bankers. FLD FOCUS 46 HOOSIERBANKER
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