Hoosier Banker 41 in 28,000 branches nationwide, in 99 out of the 100 largest metropolitan markets and in all 50 states. In order for us to be able to convey this message, however, we must ensure that community banks have the capacity and ability to keep innovating. That’s why we’ve Angie Ritchey, senior vice president, chief technology officer of Lake City Bank, Warsaw, was named 2021 Woman of the Year by the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce on March 4. Each year, the chamber recognizes one woman and one man for above-and-beyond contributions to the community. Ritchey’s community involvement includes board and leadership roles with Cardinal Services, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for children in Kosciusko County, The Beaman Home and Altrusa Club of Warsaw. She has been with Lake City Bank for 34 years. Ashley Lueken, financial advisory group operations specialist at Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, French Lick, earned certification in February as an accredited trust operations professional. Through completion of this program offered by AccuTech University, individuals demonstrate a solid understanding of trust operations, as well as navigating industry regulations to help minimize risk in all areas of trust. Lueken joined Springs Valley Bank & Trust in 2010 as a loan processor and transitioned to the financial advisory group in 2019. She is a member of the Ferdinand Chapter of Psi lota Xi. Eight member organizations of the Indiana Bankers Association have been named to the 2021 Best Places to Work in Indiana list compiled by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce: Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indianapolis Centier Bank, Merrillville CLA, Indianapolis Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo Computer Services Inc., Paducah, KY First Busey Corporation, Champaign, IL JA Benefits LLC, Bedford Merchants Bank of Indiana, Carmel In addition, Centier Bank has been on the list for 15 consecutive years, earning Hall of Fame designation. The following IBA-member banks were named among the American Bankers Association’s Top 100 Farm Lenders, determined by farm loan volume: No. 1 - Wells Fargo, San Francisco No. 4 - Bank of America, Chicago No. 8 - U.S. Bank, NA, Minneapolis No. 10 - BMO Harris Bank, Chicago No. 21 - Chase Bank, New York No. 29 - First Farmers Bank & Trust Company, Converse No. 47 - Regions Bank, Birmingham, AL No. 59 - German American Bank, Jasper No. 73 - Lake City Bank, Warsaw No. 83 - First Bank of Berne No. 89 - First Merchants Bank, Muncie No. 91 - The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Archbold, OH No. 93 - PNC Bank, NA, Wilmington, DE Four IBA-member banks were named to the 2021 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” list presented by the Ethisphere Institute: BMO Harris Bank, Chicago Fifth Third Bancorp, Cincinnati Old National Bank, Evansville U.S. Bank, NA, Minneapolis Several IBA-member institutions were included in Forbes’ 2021 America’s Best Banks list released on Jan. 28. The ranking lists the 100 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts based on growth, credit quality and profitability. The following IBA members were among the banks listed: No. 12 - WesBanco Bank, Wheeling, WV No. 15 - First Merchants Bank, Muncie No. 22 - First Financial Bank, Cincinnati No. 39 - Flagstar Bancorp Inc., Troy, MI No. 51 - Chase Bank, New York No. 58 - PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Pittsburgh No. 64 - Northwest Bank, Warren, PA No. 69 - BOK Financial Institutions Group, Milwaukee No. 71 - Old National Bank, Evansville No. 74 - Bank of America, Chicago No. 81 - Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati No. 84 - U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis No. 88 - Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH No. 93 - Regions Financial Corp., Birmingham, AL No. 98 - Wells Fargo, San Francisco HB been working diligently through ABA’s Core Platforms Committee to smooth over some of the bumps in the road that have historically held back banks from rolling out new digital products and services that their customers want and that they need to remain competitive. By supporting the digital transition – an effort that was well underway before the pandemic, but is now accelerating at even faster pace – America’s banks can continue to their work to support an economic recovery that is robust and inclusive. HB HONORABLE MENTIONS Angie Ritchey, Lake City Bank, Warsaw, displays her 2021 Woman of the Year award, presented by the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce.
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