2022 Vol. 106 No. 6

58 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022 Congratulations to Maria L. Dowers, who was honored with the Indiana Bankers Association High Five Award in August. Dowers is IBA’s executive & government relations coordinator. The High Five Awards support professional development by inviting Association members and staff to submit names of IBA employees who perform outstanding acts of service. Nominations are read at monthly staff meetings, and a drawing determines the winner. To nominate an IBA employee for the High Five Award, call 317-387-9380 or email HB@indiana.bank. HB their complaints are being taken seriously, otherwise they are more likely to pursue action outside the company. % Handle investigations properly. % Take corrective action if complaints are substantiated. % Consider whether self-reporting of compliance issues to regulators is warranted. (This is extremely factThe information in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion of any kind. You should consult with PIKEP GSYRWIP JSV EHZMGI SR ]SYV MRWXMXYXMSRŭW WTIGMƤG PIKEP issues. Bank of America, Indianapolis The oldest parts of our company extend back 240 years. Since that Ɵme, we’ve come together from many sources to become what we are today: A company united in our purpose to help make Įnancial lives beƩĞƌ through the power of every conneĐƟŽŶ͘ Our story is all about the impact clients and commuŶŝƟĞƐ can have and the progress they can make. And we are here to serve them, and to help them do it. This starts with a single idea for our company, across all of our businesses based on a simple quesƟŽŶ that has been core to our legacy of capabiliƟes and service: “What would you like the power to do?” ĂŶŬ ŽĨ ŵĞƌŝĐĂ ĐŽŶŐƌĂƚƵůĂƚĞƐ / ŽŶ ϭϮϱ LJĞĂƌƐ͊ sensitive and advice from experienced legal counsel is advised.) % Do not retaliate. The Federal Reserve Board’s recent letter may lead to a rise in whistleblower claims and related enforcement actions. Financial institutions should be prepared. HB *The Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended by Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, protects not only individuals who have a known disability FROM THE BOARD ROOM Sherri L. Reagin has joined the board of directors at North Salem State Bank. She was already an investment officer and board member for NSSB Investments Inc. This appointment makes her the first female employee and second woman ever to serve as a director on NSSB’s board. Reagin is a director for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, serves on both the Finance and Banking on Women planning committees for the Indiana Bankers Association, is a member of the Independent Community Bankers of America Payments and Operations Committee, and is active on the U.S. Coin Task Force. She provides expertise for the FedNow Pilot Program and the U.S. Faster Payment Council while also being active in service to families through a variety of community groups in Hendricks County. Reagin is a graduate of Indiana University and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Jennifer L. Danic has been elected to the board of directors at First Federal Savings Bank of Angola. She has provided nonprofit knowledge and leadership in her role as president and CEO of the Steuben County Community Foundation since 2011, past board chair of Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, and many other community organization positions over the past decade. Danic received two bachelor’s degrees from Hillsdale College and a master’s from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. HB Maria L. Dowers HI 5 IBA ‘HIGH FIVE’ AWARD or record of a disability, but also individuals who are “regarded as” having a disability even if the individual does not actually have a disability. An employee is regarded as disabled under the ADA if they were subjected to an action prohibited by the act (e.g., failure to hire, demotion, termination) based on the employer’s belief that the employee has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life functions, whether or not the employee actually has such an impairment.

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