Hoosier Banker 17 The Indiana Bankers Association honored nine members of the Indiana banking community with its first annual IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence awards at a ceremony on Aug. 3. This newly created award celebrates exceptional Indiana bankers whose leadership has positively impacted banks and the communities they serve. The awards ceremony took place at the IBA offices, with presentations from Congressman Trey Hollingsworth; Director Thomas C. Fite, Indiana Department of Financial Institutions; Sen. Rodric Bray and Sen. Travis Holdman; IBA Chairman Clay W. Ewing, German American Bank, Jasper; and IBA President and CEO Amber R. Van Til. Events culminated with the showing of the IBA wall of honor, where plaques representing each honoree are to remain on permanent display. Additionally, each honoree was given a separate plaque as a keepsake. The year 2018 Leaders in Banking Excellence honorees represent a range of current and retired bankers, past and present. Two are deceased and were represented at the ceremony by family members. All honorees were nominated by IBA-member banks and were approved by the IBA board of directors. The IBA congratulates the 2018 class of Leaders in Banking Excellence: David A. Bochnowski, Peoples Bank, Munster Alonzo Hernly Boyd Jr. (deceased), Wayne Bank and Trust Company, Cambridge City John H. Colvin, North Salem State Bank Michael L. Cox (deceased), First Merchants Bank, Muncie S. Joe DeHaven, Indiana Bankers Association, Indianapolis Patrick J. Glotzbach, The New Washington State Bank, Charlestown Dan L. Moore, Home Bank, Martinsville James L. Saner Sr., North Salem State Bank Mark A. Schroeder, German American Bank, Jasper Following are biographies of each 2018 honoree, as showcased on the IBA wall of honor at the IBA offices. DAVID A. BOCHNOWSKI Peoples Bank Munster ALONZO HERNLY BOYD JR. Wayne Bank and Trust Company Cambridge City David A. Bochnowski, a third-generation banker, joined Peoples Bank in 1977, became CEO in 1981 and was named chairman of the NorthWest Indiana Bancorp holding company in 1995. He retired as CEO in 2016 and currently serves as executive chairman of both companies. Bochnowski has chaired the Indiana League of Savings Institutions, America’s Community Bankers, the American Bankers Association Government Relations Council and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions. Additional leadership roles include the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, Indiana Bankers Association Group Insurance Trust, Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission, Community Health Care System, Calumet College and Valparaiso University. A Sagamore of the Wabash, Bochnowski holds undergraduate and JD degrees from Georgetown University and a master’s degree from Howard University. He is a U.S. Army veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the Vietnam War. Alonzo “Lon” Hernly Boyd Jr., former president and chairman of the board of Wayne Bank and Trust Company, Cambridge City, passed away in 2010. He was a fifth-generation leader of the bank, which he joined in 1956. In 1968, Boyd was named to his leadership position, which he held until his passing. During his tenure, Boyd grew the bank from $10 million in assets to $125 million. Additionally, he was a pioneer and champion of statewide branch banking. Boyd was active with Kiwanis International, the Golay Community Center, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, Boyd was a graduate of Culver Military Academy, attended Denison University, and completed studies at Indiana University.
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