Hoosier Banker 11 valuable, and I’ve had the benefit of using my previous experience to avoid some of those pitfalls here. How does IBA involvement help your career? The connections I have made through the IBA have been timely and significant, and getting to know the other community bankers has been of value. We all share ideas. The peer groups are really good, and they’re structured so you’re not sharing information with direct competitors. The training is valuable, especially for smaller banks where you don’t have the same in-house resources, regardless of whether you are in the middle-to-lower tiers of the organization or an officer. You’re always one of the first to volunteer for grassroots advocacy work. What drives that passion and commitment, and how has that impacted your career in banking? I get fulfillment from connecting someone who has a problem to the resource they need. Banks are perfect for bridging that gap – they really are the engine of commerce in these small communities. That extends into the advocacy piece as well. IBA's government relations team is right when they say, 'If you don't have a seat at the table then you're likely on the menu.' As the voice of the industry, we need to be actively involved in solving problems - or stopping something before it becomes a problem. That can ABOVE: Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company’s senior management team. From left, Dianna Land, Craig Buse, Jamie Shinabarger, Marty Kaiser and Ryan Heim.
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