20 JULY / AUGUST 2017 FLD FOCUS In Indiana, we are incredibly passionate about the future of community banking. In fact, when you Google the phrase, “cultivating young leaders in banking,” the Future Leadership Division of the Indiana Bankers Association is the No. 2 search result. No. 2! To me, that says something about the commitment we’ve made to intentionally develop emerging leaders in banking across the Hoosier state. Through targeted networking, education and leadership development efforts, not only is Indiana home to one of the strongest state bank trade associations, we are quickly becoming a leader in developing young bankers, as well. Today there are 180 members of the FLD representing 61 different banks and associations in Indiana. This reflects a 130 percent increase in the number of members in just over two years. Still, there is ample opportunity to expand engagement, as only 40 percent of the state’s banks have members involved with the FLD. The recent IBA Mega Conference showcased the second annual FLD networking reception. Graciously sponsored by Krieg DeVault LLP, to say that this event was a success would be an understatement. In just one year, attendance for this reception went from approximately 35 attendees to around 100. Bankers and associate members from multiple generations gathered to share stories, laughter, current events, obstacles and wisdom. It was a great opportunity to share more about the FLD mission and to answer questions of prospective members. My favorite question addressed a longtime misnomer about the FLD: “Is the FLD only for emerging bankers who are currently in or who are successors for senior level management positions?” The answer? Absolutely not. The FLD is for emerging leaders in any position throughout their organization. In fact, today’s membership roster consists of representatives from finance, legal, accounting, compliance, credit, IT, operations, human resources and sales. While it’s not uncommon for FLD members to consistently keep in touch with one another through phone calls, emails and social media, on an annual basis, we connect through the following events: • FLD Day at the Statehouse (March) • Mega Conference (May) • IBA Annual Convention (September) • FLD Annual Conference (November) Ultimately, our goal is to connect and develop emerging leaders at all levels to help ensure that Indiana’s community banks are future-ready. A tall order? Yes. But an essential one if we’re going to maintain our top Google rating and support sustainable, relevant and thriving institutions. HB No. 2: Google it! VIDEO BONUS Kristin Marcuccilli FLD President IBA Future Leadership Division 'LMIJ 3TIVEXMRK 3JƤGIV STAR Bank, Fort Wayne Article author Watch Kristin Marcuccilli, GLMIJ STIVEXMRK SJƤGIV SJ STAR Bank, Fort Wayne, share the excitement of the IBA Future Leadership Division. Marcuccilli serves the FLD as president and the IBA as a member of the board of directors. Click the red arrow to view in HB Digital online. HB Digital: Click to view photos from the 2017 annual FLD networking reception at Mega.
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