The other thing is to really understand the mechanics of the business. Banking is complex and interconnected, and understanding all its moving parts will help you make decisions that will enhance your customers’ experience. IF YOU WEREN’T A BANKER, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CAREER? This is not an easy question to answer. I have a friend who always says you need to combine your passion with your profession, so if it weren’t banking, it would have something to do with leading teams. I love athletics as well, so I’m sure I would be thinking about coaching if I had any talent! WHO IS AN INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My father was definitely an influential person in my life, and there are many more in the banking industry who I could name. I was lucky enough to be able to watch my father in the Chairman role and then work with him for more than a decade. I learned a lot from him, both directly and indirectly. Shawn Bennett, who has been my executive coach for half a decade, has really helped me grow as a leader. And I have to add my wife, Emma, as well. She has had an incredible career, is incredibly bright and talented, and has been an inspiration and source of support through both good times and bad. DESCRIBE YOUR HOME LIFE. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN? I was an avid runner for more than a decade and completed a dozen marathons. The discipline and achievement were good for both my health and career, and the goals I set with running gave me the self-confidence to take on big challenges at work. In early 2023, I completed my final race of the six World Marathon Majors, which took more than a decade for me to complete and is a challenge only 10,000 people or so have ever done. The time requirement and physicality took a toll, though, so I have now officially retired from marathons. Between busy schedules, my priority outside of work is to spend time with my wife. Spending time with her is what gives me the energy to do what I do at work! CHAIR PROFILE, CONT. HOOSIERBANKER 12
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