IN MEMORY OF … Jeffrey L. Goben passed away on Sept. 4, 2025. He was 73 years old. Goben had a successful 41-year career as a banker, including co-founding Heartland Community Bank, Franklin, in 1997. He served as its executive vice president and chief operating officer until it merged with Horizon Bank, Michigan City, in 2012. He stayed on as a senior vice president-sales, branch administrator until his retirement in 2014. Goben returned to the industry in 2017 as a board member for Mutual Savings Bank, Franklin. He served on that board until his passing. Goben was a dedicated community servant as a past president of the Sertoma Club of Greenwood and Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Kiwanis Club, longest-standing member of Dye’s Walk Country Club and a member of the IBA’s 40 Year Club. Then-Gov. Mike Pence named him a Distinguished Hoosier in 2016, and Mutual Savings Bank presented him with its Community Spirit Award in 2021. He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Miche; two sons; three grandchildren; three sisters and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Sertoma Club of Greenwood. IBA ‘HIGH FIVE’ AWARDS Congratulations to Evan Hoffmeyer, who was honored with the Indiana Bankers Association High Five Award in September. Hoffmeyer serves as the Association’s vice president of communications. The High Five Awards support professional development by inviting Association members and staff to submit names of IBA employees who perform outstanding acts of service. Nominations are read at monthly staff meetings, and a drawing determines the winner. To nominate an IBA employee for the High Five Award, call (317) 387-9380 or email HB@indiana.bank. Dec. 12 Renaissance Indianapolis North INDIANA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK LUNCHEON Learn about what to expect in the state’s economic landscape in 2026. Click on the icon in HB Digital or go to indiana.bank/calendar BancMac provides correspondent and wholesale lending and is your Community Bank Mortgage Partner to help your financial institution originate fixed-rate secondary market loans including: PROGRAMS • Conventional Loans • USDA Rural Development Loans • Rural Living (Hobby Farm) Loans • VA Loans • Jumbo Loans • FHA Loans OUR PARTNERS RECEIVE: • Superior Service & Competitive Pricing • No Minimum Volumes • Significant, Non-Interest Fee Income • Non-Solicit Protections & More BANCMAC COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE CORP. YOUR COMMUNITY BANK MORTGAGE PARTNER bancmac.com mortgages@bancmac.com 888.821.7729 | NMLS# 571147 November/December 2025 23
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