Hoosier Banker 47 predecessor organization of the bank, and later served Alliance Bank as executive vice president. Jennifer Southers, senior vice president of retail banking at Crossroads Bank, Wabash, is retiring effective Jan. 7, 2022. She has been with the bank for 16 years, and her banking career spans more than 40 years. Southers is a member of the Indiana Bankers Association 40 Year Club. HB Timothy Schreeg has retired from the board of directors of Alliance Bank, Francesville, which he joined in 1997. He retired from his career in 2016 after 35 years of leadership with Jasper County Hospital and Franciscan Health Rensselaer. Ralph Widmer has retired from the board of directors of Alliance Bank, Francesville. He had been employed with the bank from 1975 to his retirement in 2014. During his tenure, Widmer rose to be named president of State Bank of Oxford, a The 2021 Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards will showcase exceptional community bank outreach completed in calendar year 2021. Two awards, based on asset size, are to be presented at the 2022 Mega Conference and additionally will be featured in IBA videos. Nominations are due Jan. 31, 2022. For more information, contact Emily Brooks at ebrooks@indiana.bank, 317-333-7167. Click on the C2C logo at left in HB Digital to submit your nomination, or visit indiana.bank/commitment-community-award IBA Commitment to Community Awards Many banks are already offering checking account options that meet Bank On standards, but it’s time to go the extra step and get them certified – for free – with the Bank On seal of approval. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to visit aba.com/BankOn to TAKING IT EASY Steven Pettet, president/ CEO of Fowler State Bank, is retiring effective Dec. 31. He is to be succeeded by Steven Brunton. Pettet was named to his position in 2010 and has been with the bank for 45 years. He is a member of the Indiana Bankers Association 40 Year Club. David Diener has retired from the board of directors of Alliance Bank, Francesville, which he joined in 1992. A White County commissioner, he spent his career as an entrepreneur and local business owner. learn more about the Bank On movement, how to certify an account product, and why other banks were motivated to get involved. ABA staff is available to meet with your bank about the Bank On process and to answer your questions anytime through our dedicated inbox: bankon@aba.com. Together, we can bring more Americans into the banking system – a crucial step toward ensuring economic prosperity for all. HB
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