Hoosier Banker 49 legal community. Pruitt was named to her position with Lakeland Financial in 2017; she also serves as corporate secretary. She joined the organization in 2008 as senior vice president and general counsel, and in 2014 she was promoted to executive vice president and general counsel. Previously, she served as assistant general counsel at 1st Source Bank, South Bend, prior to which she was employed with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, DC. Pruitt earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Brady Hansel, assistant vice president and trust officer of Terre Haute Savings Bank, has been awarded the certified trust and financial adviser certification from the American Bankers Association. The certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust. Hansel joined the bank in 2015 after prior service as an auditor and tax adviser. A certified public accountant, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. Six members of the executive leadership group of Old National Bank, Evansville, have been honored among the “Most Powerful Women in Banking” by American Banker magazine in its October issue. Winning team members are Joan Kissel, EVP, chief audit executive/ ethics officer; Sara Miller, EVP, regional CEO; Candice Rickard, EVP, chief risk officer; Ann Ryan, EVP, chief client experience officer; Kathy Schoettlin, EVP, chief cultural officer; and Kendra Vanzo, EVP, chief people officer. Old National Bank joins BMO Financial and Chase Bank in being among five banks nationwide recognized in the category of Most Powerful Team. Representing the award-winning executive leadership group of Old National Bank are, from left: Sara Miller, Joan Kissel, Kendra Vanzo, Ann Ryan, Candi Rickard and Kathy Schoettlin. Honorees are pictured with other female ONB leaders from the Evansville market. First Savings Bank, Clarksville, has been named by Louisville Business First as one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in greater Louisville. The bank was one of 22 companies and nonprofits selected for the honor, based on work environment, benefits package and surveys of employees. The award was presented on Aug. 7. Congratulations to the following IBA-member banks, named to the “Best Banks to Work For” list in the Aug. 27 edition of American Banker: No. 10 – Centier Bank, Merrillville No. 32 – First Internet Bank of Indiana, Fishers No. 48 – Peoples Bank, Munster No. 63 – Civista Bank, Sandusky, Ohio No. 68 – First Busey Corporation, Urbana, Illinois Additionally, TIB-The Independent BankersBank, NA, an IBA associate member, was named to the list, ranked No. 39. HB Employees of First Savings Bank, Clarksville, accept the 2018 Best Places to Work award presented by Louisville Business First. Pictured from left are Gary Tyler of Louisville Business First, and the following associates of First Savings Bank: Eric Howard, John Handmaker, Marie Haley, Beth Scott, Darrel Burton, Mike Elles, Cheryl Stuber and Scott Carr. Four bankers completed the IBA Branch Management Program in August. Shown from left are: Meg Waddell, Lake City Bank, Warsaw; Amber Carroll, First Farmers Bank & Trust Company, Converse; Taylor Weigle, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Boswell; and Kim Phillips, German American Bank, Jasper. IBA Branch Management Program
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