8 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018 It is an honor and privilege to serve on the Indiana Bankers Association board of directors as the 2018-19 president of the IBA Future Leadership Division. Ever since I was young, growing up on my family farm in Northwest Iowa, I knew I wanted to be a banker. After graduating high school, I attended Buena Vista University in nearby Storm Lake. I graduated with a degree in finance and economics, while also having the opportunity to work closely with my father on our family farm. I started my banking career with BB&T in Lexington, Kentucky, as a teller and then as a relationship banker. After two years with BB&T, I had the opportunity to move closer to northwest Iowa and work for ProfitStars, a Jack Henry Company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Focusing on asset liability software as a client relations specialist, I came to understand the importance of behind-the-scenes network and server configurations, accounting and financial reporting of the bank balance sheet, interest rate sensitivity, and asset liability management of financial institutions. While at ProfitStars, I conducted the installation of the software for Kentland Bank in Kentland, Indiana. This opportunity ultimately led me to a change in my career, when I accepted a position at Kentland Bank. In September 2007, I joined Kentland Bank as vice president of finance/cashier. Over the next few years, I worked within the operations department on bank financial reporting analysis and IT-related issues. During my tenure, I have been promoted to my current position of senior vice president and chief financial officer. Over the past 10 years, Kentland Bank has grown from $208 million to $300 million in total assets, with five locations serving Newton, Jasper and Tippecanoe counties. Many changes in technology have occurred, including server virtualization upgrades, remote deposit, mobile and teller capture, along with mobile and online banking platforms. It has been an exciting time at the bank, helping to implement these new technology capabilities into our banking system. Volunteerism and community involvement has also been a focus during my tenure with Kentland Bank. Currently I am president of the South Newton Junior Achievement board, president of the Kentland Chamber of Commerce, and fundraising chair for the Kentland Rotary Club. These organizations work hard to help provide the extra resources needed for our community to thrive. Throughout my career, I have found that my work ethic and values stem back to my upbringing in rural Iowa. I am thankful for the love, dedication and positive examples my parents set for our family. As the oldest of five siblings, I have had the privilege of watching my younger brothers and sisters grow, start their own families, and begin their own BOARD REVIEW Kirby Drey Future Leadership Division President Indiana Bankers Association Senior Vice President and 'LMIJ *MRERGMEP 3JƤGIV Kentland Bank career opportunities as successful athletes, business owners, teachers and bankers. I have had the opportunity to be involved with the Indiana Bankers Association, first joining the Future Leadership Division almost 10 years ago. At that time there were less than 10 members, and it has grown today to over 200. The identity of the FLD has evolved from members solely considered as next executive leaders to identifying leaders in all levels of member institutions, from front line support to top executives. The mission statement of the FLD is “Bridging Bankers, Building Leaders.” Committed to this purpose, we have implemented networking opportunities and leadership training conferences. Each year the Future Leadership Division hosts its annual leadership conference. During the conference, attendees have access to motivational and leadership speakers, as well as the opportunity to network. The FLD also works to provide bankers with additional resources outside of their current institutions. We look to add value to your bank and your bankers through the Future Leadership Division. For example, in 2018 we will grow our regional networking lunches from two meetings to four, in an effort to provide more networking opportunities in each of our four regions of the state. In February, as part of the IBA’s strategic planning process, the FLD will participate in a planning session that will ultimately align with an important strategic pillar for the IBA – the cultivation and retention of emerging leaders in community banking. Our current Future Leadership Division board is excited for this opportunity and is ready to take our organization to the next level. HB Brock C. Goggins, senior vice president-head of retail banking of German American, Jasper, has been named to the board of directors of the Indiana Bankers Association Future Leadership Division. He joined German American in 2016 and has been working in financial services since 2009 in retail and consumer banking roles, including serving as vice president, district manager, for a regional bank. Goggins serves on the board of USO of Indiana as vice president. He is a graduate of Hanover College and currently is attending the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Goggins Joins FLD Board
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