After the awards presentation, attendees were treated to a panel discussion with the cast of WFYI’s Indiana Week in Review. Panelists offered a close look at the politics driving legislative efforts at the Statehouse from both partisan and nonpartisan viewpoints. The annual IBA Legislative Briefing and Reception signals the start of the Association’s grassroots advocacy calendar for the year. The Future Leadership Division’s Day at the Statehouse took place March 5, and will be reported on in the May/June issue of Hoosier Banker. Other events still on the calendar this year include the IBA Annual Washington Trip, scheduled for Sept. 23-25, and our annual regional meetings. Please continue to join with your colleagues in giving a strong voice to the Indiana banking community through grassroots advocacy events like these and more. Dax Denton Chief Policy Officer Indiana Bankers Association DDenton@indiana.bank Dax has been a lobbyist with the IBA since 2008. Away from the office, he serves on the Boy Scouts Crossroads of America Council Board. Dax graduated from Indiana University, the IBA Leadership Development Program and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Ross Teare Vice President – Government Relations Indiana Bankers Association RTeare@indiana.bank Ross joined the IBA in October 2021. He analyzes issues, reviews legislation, builds relationships with policymakers and enhances IBA’s grassroots advocacy. Ross also heads up the IBA’s BankLEAD internship program and efforts to grow banking programs at Indiana colleges. He graduated from Butler University and the IBA Leadership Development Program. MARCH/APRIL 2024 27
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