Hoosier Banker 23 Representatives, as well as the Indiana House of Representatives and Senate; experience an evening tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon; walk the halls of congressional office buildings; and visit the offices of regulatory agencies. Most importantly, your experience will allow you to gain a whole new perspective on state and federal government and the need for banking advocates who are willing to join together to support a cause that not only affects your bank, but the banking industry statewide. Plan now to get engaged in 2019. IBA The Indiana Bankers Association’s Future Leadership Division advisory board welcomes two new members, serving as advisers on FLD initiatives and ambassadors for banking. Each joined the advisory board effective Jan. 1 and are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms. Greg Barnes Jr., vice president and north region senior retail sales officer of STAR Bank, Fort Wayne, is an at-large member of the FLD advisory board. He has 15 years of banking experience and has served on the boards of Muncie Boys and Girls Club, The Health Coalition of Delaware County, Inspire Academy Charter School, Forward Visions, and JPMorgan Chase’s Diversity Board and Pride Committee. Barnes has been granted the Welcome, New FLD Advisory Board Members Emily Boardman: Next-Gen Banker VIDEO BONUS “My favorite thing about being in a community bank is the community involvement that we are encouraged to have.” Emily Boardman, Crossroads Bank, Wabash, shares this and other insights about banking as career in a Next-Gen Bankers video. To view, click on the video icon in HB Digital. Regional Meeting dates will be released soon, and the IBA Annual Washington Trip is set for Oct. 20-22. As always, opportunities will arise throughout the year where the IBA will ask you to contact your legislators through IBA VoterVoice or other means. It is vital that the IBA continue to get members involved in these initiatives, and I hope that you will consider it for yourself. As FLD members, you are the future of Indiana banking, and it’s never too early to start getting engaged in IBA grassroots advocacy. HB Muncie-based “Young, Black, and Successful” Award and is a contributing writer for The Star Press. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology. Zach Hockersmith, assistant vice president of retail services of Hoosier Heartland State Bank, Crawfordsville, has been appointed as a northwest region FLD advisory board member. He has been serving at Hoosier Heartland State Bank since 2010. Hockersmith is active with the Montgomery County United Fund campaign and is a board member of the Montgomery County Purdue Extension. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and has completed the Barret Graduate School of Banking. HB MOST RECIPROCAL DEPOSITS NO LONGER BROKERED Recently passed legislation—the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act— makes most reciprocal deposits no longer brokered. This means more deposits in local banks that can be used for local lending, bank growth, and community prosperity. So your bank can grow more easily; attract even higher amounts of stable, relationship-based funding; and have even more low-cost funding available for local lending. Start your journey today. A win-win for banks and the communities they serve. To learn more, contact your Regional Director, Erich Buckenmaier, at (866) 776-6426, ext 3354 or ebuckenmaier@promnetwork.com.
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