22 Hoosier Banker October 2015 GR SPOTLIGHT As we are all becoming increasingly aware, the future of your industry lies not only within your current leadership structure, but in the ability of the industry to develop young leaders to help move successes forward. The Indiana Bankers Association created the Future Leadership Division (FLD) several decades ago to help address this continuing challenge. The IBA believed then, as it does now, that our industry’s emerging leaders not only should have a vested interest in promoting the future of the banking industry, but an outlet where that motivation could be achieved. The purpose of the FLD is to cultivate emerging professionals within the Indiana banking industry by providing networking, volunteer and educational opportunities. The FLD, under the direction of the FLD board, is achieving this goal through several programs and activities offered throughout the course of the year. FLD events such as the FLD “Day at the Statehouse” and the upcoming FLD Annual Leadership Conference, scheduled for Nov. 5-6, are outstanding opportunities for those interested in a career in banking to further develop the relationships, awareness and the knowledge important to any leadership role, large or small, within financial institutions. FLD is an organization governed by a board and is membership-based. The membership component was instituted several years ago as a way to help identify, connect and involve our industry’s next generation of bankers. Of the many attributes to FLD membership, it has become an ideal way to stay engaged with other banking professionals from across the state. Networking and relationshipbuilding are priorities for the organization and will continue to be as it moves forward. In conjunction, FLD membership is an effective way to be engaged with the advocacy efforts of the IBA. As banking professionals and leaders, an FLD member can expect to be called upon to speak up and support our industry through grassroots contacts and direct lobbying efforts when necessary. These two opportunities are only two illustrations of the value of FLD membership. The FLD is actively seeking new members. Membership in the organization is free and available to employees of all IBA-member banks. Membership is open to all positions and roles within an institution. If you or someone you know would be interested in the opportunities available through the FLD, please contact Dax Denton, ddenton@indianabankers.org, or visit the IBA website at FLD Builds a New Brand of Leader About the Author Dax Denton is vice president-government relations of the Indiana Bankers Association. He can be reached at 317-917-8047, email: ddenton@indianabankers.org. Note: Registration is open for the FLD Annual Leadership Conference,“The Next Now: Building a New Brand of Leader,” scheduled for Nov. 4-5 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel.View details and register online at indianabankers.org. Board president - Lucas White, The Fountain Trust Company, Covington Board vice president, Kristin Marcuccilli - STAR Bank, Fort Wayne Jay A. Baker, German American, Jasper Benjamin J. Bochnowski, Peoples Bank, Munster Craig Buse, Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, French Lick Kirby Drey, Kentland Bank J. Todd Frossard, Your Community Bank, New Albany Anthony M. Gambaiani, Jackson County Bank, Columbus J. Daniel Maddox, Citizens State Bank, New Castle Andrew J. Saner, MainSource Bank, Greensburg Stephanie Schrage, Centier Bank, Merrillville Jeremy Siegle, Bank of Wolcott Melodie K. Yarnell, Jackson County Bank, Seymour Thank You to the Future Leadership Division Board of Directors indianabankers.org for additional details and membership registration information. It is critically important that our industry continue to focus on building the next generation of leaders. The IBA’s FLD is committed to doing just that. Will you join us? t
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