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Salin bank isn’t just “in” your community, we’re involved in your community. Here are our local presidents. Feel free to say hello to them the next time you see them around town.

Indianapolis / Marion County | Columbus / Bartholomew County | Fort Wayne / Allen County | Lafayette / Tippecanoe County | Logansport / Cass and Carroll Counties | Kokomo / Howard County | Marion / Grant County

Indianapolis / Marion County   top


Catherine Borkowski
Senior Vice President, Manager of Wealth Management

E-mail: c.borkowski@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8059

Catherine Borkowski is Senior Vice President and Manager of Wealth Management at Salin Bank & Trust Company. She was a former tax attorney for the Indiana Department of Revenue, Inheritance Tax Division. Ms. Borkowski has served as pro tempore judge for the Marion County Superior Court, Lawrence Township Division. She is a member of the Indianapolis and Indiana State bar associations, Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis, and the Indiana Bankers Association, where she serves on a special task force to review proposed state legislation for trust and probate statutes.

Ms. Borkowski received her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from Indiana University. Kate actively volunteers with many organizations including Crestview Elementary School, Indiana State Police Camp, Riley Children's Hospital, Special Olympics and the United Way. She has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Castleton since 1992.



Brendan Norman
Vice President, Wealth Management / Business Development

E-mail: b.norman@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8043

Brendan comes to Salin Bank with more than 15 years of banking and investment experience. 

Prior to joining the Salin Bank Wealth Management team, Brendan worked for Nationwide Retirement Solutions as a Registered Investment Advisor. 

He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Indiana University in Bloomington.  He is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA).

He is on the Advisory Board for the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis.

Brendan is qualified to address every aspect of your financial plan and will work with your legal and tax professionals to implement a plan that’s right for you.



Charles Gearhart
Vice President, Regional Sales Manager

E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8034

Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Marion, GasCity and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.

In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.

Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.



Theresa Walker
Vice President, Trust Officer

E-mail: t.walker@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8064

Theresa brings her experience and insight to her Salin clients as she helps them maximize their investments while minimizing tax implications primarily through institutional trusts, retirement services, and custodial accounts. Theresa joined the Salin Bank team after 24 years with a large national bank, where she handled both personal and institutional accounts within the Investment Management Group.

Outside the office, Theresa is an active member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Theresa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Indiana University.



Brian Emmons
Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking

E-mail: b.emmons@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8036

Brian is responsible for managing commercial banking activities while developing new business relationships for the bank’s Indianapolis market. His strong background in finance and accounting gives him unique experience in supporting central Indiana’s diverse business environment. His pragmatic and highly-focused style serves him well in the areas of strategic planning, financial leadership, real estate transactions, manufacturing and distribution clients, and family-owned businesses.

Before advancing to the commercial banking team, Brian was Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance for Salin Bank. 

 
Brian and his family make their home in Zionsville, Indiana. Outside the banking center, Brian keeps active in his community, serving various organizations including Habitat for Humanity, the Boys & Girls Club and the Zionsville Little League. He is also a member of the Indiana Banker’s Association Finance Committee and a Board Member for Title Center of Indiana, LLC.

Brian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance through the Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.



Katie Smardo
Vice President, Manager of Treasury Management Services

E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035

Katie manages the development and delivery of treasury management services to Salin Bank’s business clients. In tune with the market, and most importantly with the needs of the client, Katie structures services that are competitive and create operational efficiency and strong cash flow management.

Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as current member and Past President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers and serves on the Committee for the Carmel Chamber Arrows Young Professionals.

Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University.



Erica Puck
Commercial Banking Officer

E-mail: e.puck@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8055

Erica assists the high-net-worth clients in Indianapolis with all of their personal banking needs.  She works as a liaison for her clients reaching across all departments of the bank to meet the various needs of her clients. 

Erica strives to provide the most outstanding customer service to her existing clientele while working to increase lending and deposit growth in the Indianapolis region.

Erica holds an MBA from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management from Grand Valley State University.

 



Steven Hackman
Vice President, Trust Officer

E-mail: s.hackman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1927

Steve provides brokerage and investment services, comprehensive retirement and financial planning, and trust administration for clients in Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. He works closely with individuals, families and corporations to design a comprehensive plan tailored to meet their goals and expectations.

When he’s not advising his clients, Steve volunteers his time as part of the Financial Planning Association. Although he has an obvious knack for numbers, Steve is also musically inclined as a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Heartland Chamber Chorale.

Steve has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Ball State University. He also graduated from the College for Financial Planning and holds a variety of specialized certifications, including: Series 7, Series 63, CFS (Certified Fund Specialist), and CFP (Certified Financial Planner). Steve is currently pursuing his CTFA (Certified Trust and Financial Advisor) designation.



Genan Kirby
Vice President, Retail Wealth Management / Business Development

E-mail: g.kirby@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8005

Genan comes to Salin Bank with 25 years of banking and investment experience. She is responsible for Trust and Investment Business Development, Investments and Financial Services. Genan previously spent two and one half years heading up our Indianapolis Banking Center. She has a vast knowledge of the many Salin Bank offerings.

Genan graduated from Indiana University. She is a series 7 licensed Investment Advisor.

Genan has helped to run several large 401k plans, managed a large portfolio of clients and their assets. She has enjoyed a lengthy tenure in assisting clients in planning for retirement, transitioning their businesses and transferring wealth from one generation to the next.

She works with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA).  She has also spent some of her free time volunteering for Junior Achievement’s "Exchange City" program and has been involved with a local high school "mentoring" program. In addition, Genan has been an Executive Board Member of a local not-for-profit.



Thomas Lannan
Vice President, Mortgage Division

E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8107

Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.

He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies.  He earned his BA from Butler University.



John Roederer
Vice President, Trust Officer

E-mail: j.roederer@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8058

Having begun his financial services career in 1974, initially joining the staff of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a federal bank regulator, Mr. Roederer joined Salin Bank and Trust Company in 1999 as the senior investment professional.

For more than 30 years,  Mr. Roederer has had the opportunity to participate in some of the most sophisticated, often quantitative, techniques that are applied to investment management. 

Mr. Roederer  believes that to control risk and add value to client portfolios, the most advanced, yet proven, ideas must be applied.  This is an ever evolving and continuing process.  He also oversees the trust group’s operations area.

 



Tom Stayer
Mortgage Consultant

E-mail: t.stayer@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8121



Laura Ault
Vice President, Government, Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Division

E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017

Salin Bank understands the needs of government, not-for-profit and healthcare organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide government, not-for-profit and health care relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of this financial sector.

Away from the office, Laura is an active volunteer and member of the North Central High School Band Parent Organization and PTO and a member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

 



Laura Haynes
Vice President, Commercial Banking

E-mail: l.haynes@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8113

Laura has worked in the commercial banking arena for more than 20 years. She has extensive experience and expertise in all facets of lending including middle market, small business, asset-based and floorplan lending. 

Before advancing to the commercial banking team, Laura was a commercial loan officer and credit analyst at several local and regional banks. 
 
Outside the banking center, Laura keeps active in her community, serving various organizations including Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, PTA, where she serves as Committee Chairman and previous Treasurer and is listed as one of the Outstanding Young Woman of America. She also serves as Treasurer and past President of the Central Indiana Chapter of the Risk Management Association (RMA).
 
She is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Mathematics.



Roger Rexroad
Mortgage Consultant

E-mail: r.rexroad@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8080

 

As a seasoned mortgage professional, Roger utilizes a needs based consultative approach, allowing each client to make informed decisions that are tailored to their goals and desires. This approach makes it easy for families to understand their options and make the choice that best fits their personal circumstance. Serving the greater Indianapolis area and surrounding communities, Roger strives to make the application process as simple as possible by integrating face to face consultation with an intuitive online approval system that is available 24 hours a day via Salin.com.
 
Roger has 9 years experience in the retail and wholesale lending industry. This experience enables him to handle the diverse needs of his clients through creative lending solutions. With contacts throughout the Real Estate and Mortgage industry, and experience helping clients from all walks of life, Roger is well equipped to offer insightful advice and direction for any type of mortgage transaction while making the process simple and convenient.




Columbus / Bartholomew County   top


Linda Behrman
Community President, Columbus & Edinburgh

E-mail: l.behrman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 5203


As Community President, Linda provides local leadership to Salin Bank in Columbus and the surrounding counties. She is an experienced and knowledgeable lender and business advisor, serving as a valuable resource to both her clients and the Columbus community. She champions the highest level of service for new and existing clients.

When she’s not representing the bank in and around the community, Linda is personally involved with the Rotary Club, the Economic Development Board, and the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County.

Linda holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State University and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.



Charles Gearhart
Vice President, Regional Sales Manager

E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8034

Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Marion, GasCity and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.

In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.

Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.



Katie Smardo
Vice President, Manager of Treasury Management Services

E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035

Katie manages the development and delivery of treasury management services to Salin Bank’s business clients. In tune with the market, and most importantly with the needs of the client, Katie structures services that are competitive and create operational efficiency and strong cash flow management.

Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as current member and Past President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers and serves on the Committee for the Carmel Chamber Arrows Young Professionals.

Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University.



Andy Hall
Bank Sales Officer - Columbus - Downtown & Rocky Ford

E-mail: a.hall@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5201



Becky Wilhelm
Bank Sales Officer - Edinburgh

E-mail: b.wilhelm@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5221



Thomas Lannan
Vice President, Mortgage Division

E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8107

Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.

He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies.  He earned his BA from Butler University.



Nita Whaley
Vice President, Treasury Management Officer

E-mail: n.whaley@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 5207

Nita has worked in commercial banking and treasury management for 13+ years. She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and a Master of Business Administration degree.

Nita is actively involved in the community and has served the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, Columbus Service League, Women’s Professional Conference Committee, Columbus Regional Domestic Abuse Shelter Volunteer of the Year, Columbus Philharmonic, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Easter Seals, St. Jude, and the American Heart Association.

Prior to joining Salin, Nita served as Vice President of Commercial Lending at a large regional bank and AVP of Commercial Banking/Treasury Management.

Nita currently holds her Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) accreditation from the Association for Financial Professionals.



Laura Ault
Vice President, Government, Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Division

E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017

Salin Bank understands the needs of government, not-for-profit and healthcare organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide government, not-for-profit and health care relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of this financial sector.

Away from the office, Laura is an active volunteer and member of the North Central High School Band Parent Organization and PTO and a member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

 



Tyler Nickerson
Bank Sales Manager

E-mail: t.nickerson@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5205



Pam Stockamp
AVP - Mortgage Originator

E-mail: p.stockamp@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5206

<p>&nbsp;</p> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">As a seasoned mortgage professional, Pam utilizes a needs based consultative approach, allowing each client to make informed decisions that are tailored to their goals and desires.&nbsp;This approach makes it easy for families to understand their options and make the choice that best fits their personal circumstance.&nbsp;Serving Columbus and surrounding communities, Pam strives to make the application process as simple as possible by integrating face to face consultation with an intuitive online approval system that is available 24 hours a day via Salin.com.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Pam has more than 35 years experience in the mortgage industry.&nbsp;She has handled all aspects of the mortgage process from processing the loan, taking the application, underwriting, and closing the loan.&nbsp;She also managed a loan production office in southern Indiana.</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: 14pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Pam is an affiliate member of the Columbus Board of Realtors, a member of the local chapter of Business Network International, a member of Friends of the Library, and a member of the Home Buyer Training Committee with Housing Partnerships Inc.</span></div>




Fort Wayne / Allen County   top


Charles Gearhart
Vice President, Regional Sales Manager

E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8034

Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Marion, GasCity and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.

In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.

Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.



Tim Miller
Community President, Fort Wayne & Marion

E-mail: t.miller@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1923

Tim Miller has more than a dozen years of commercial banking experience—most recently at National City Bank, where he was a senior vice president, middle-market relationship manager. He served as group leader in Fort Wayne and was responsible for supporting more than 40 middle market clients with more than $100 million in loans. 

Tim received his undergraduate degree in finance at Wittenberg University (Springfield, Ohio) and received a Masters of Business Administration from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Michigan) where he graduated Cum Laude.

His community involvement includes work with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and the Autumn Ridge Homeowners Association.

Miller, his wife Michele and their two children live in Fort Wayne.



Bradford Stanfield
Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer

E-mail: b.stanfield@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1928

Brad helps companies in the Fort Wayne and Allen County area secure business loans, in addition to other banking products and services. Before joining the Salin team in 2005, Brad served as a Vice President of Investment Real Estate and Vice President of Commercial Lending for two large regional banks.

Outside the office, Brad is actively involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Brad holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Management from Ball State University.



Katie Smardo
Vice President, Manager of Treasury Management Services

E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035

Katie manages the development and delivery of treasury management services to Salin Bank’s business clients. In tune with the market, and most importantly with the needs of the client, Katie structures services that are competitive and create operational efficiency and strong cash flow management.

Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as current member and Past President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers and serves on the Committee for the Carmel Chamber Arrows Young Professionals.

Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University.



Steven Hackman
Vice President, Trust Officer

E-mail: s.hackman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1927

Steve provides brokerage and investment services, comprehensive retirement and financial planning, and trust administration for clients in Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. He works closely with individuals, families and corporations to design a comprehensive plan tailored to meet their goals and expectations.

When he’s not advising his clients, Steve volunteers his time as part of the Financial Planning Association. Although he has an obvious knack for numbers, Steve is also musically inclined as a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Heartland Chamber Chorale.

Steve has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Ball State University. He also graduated from the College for Financial Planning and holds a variety of specialized certifications, including: Series 7, Series 63, CFS (Certified Fund Specialist), and CFP (Certified Financial Planner). Steve is currently pursuing his CTFA (Certified Trust and Financial Advisor) designation.



Krystal Thompson
Bank Sales Officer - Fort Wayne Downtown

E-mail: k.thompson@salin.com
Phone: 260-399-1921



Amanda Champion
Bank Sales Officer - Fort Wayne - DuPont

E-mail: a.champion@salin.com
Phone: 260-399-1941



Thomas Lannan
Vice President, Mortgage Division

E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8107

Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.

He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies.  He earned his BA from Butler University.



Justin Libey
Bank Sales Officer

E-mail: j.libey@salin.com
Phone: 260-399-1971



Laura Ault
Vice President, Government, Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Division

E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017

Salin Bank understands the needs of government, not-for-profit and healthcare organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide government, not-for-profit and health care relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of this financial sector.

Away from the office, Laura is an active volunteer and member of the North Central High School Band Parent Organization and PTO and a member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

 



Chris Buchs
Bank Sales Manager

E-mail: c.buchs@salin.com
Phone: 260-399-1933




Lafayette / Tippecanoe County   top


Joseph Howarth
Community President, Lafayette

E-mail: j.howarth@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 7504

Joe is a 30+ year veteran of the banking industry and is well experienced in commercial banking, operations and management.  After beginning his banking career in retail and commercial lending, he served in leadership roles for four banks in Indianapolis and Michigan. Joe has also served in senior management positions with private and public companies.

The Howarth family name is well known within banking in the Lafayette community and contiguous county markets with over sixty years of service.

Joe graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He serves on the Family Selection Committee of Habitat for Humanity.



Charles Gearhart
Vice President, Regional Sales Manager

E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8034

Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Marion, GasCity and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.

In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.

Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.



Katie Smardo
Vice President, Manager of Treasury Management Services

E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035

Katie manages the development and delivery of treasury management services to Salin Bank’s business clients. In tune with the market, and most importantly with the needs of the client, Katie structures services that are competitive and create operational efficiency and strong cash flow management.

Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as current member and Past President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers and serves on the Committee for the Carmel Chamber Arrows Young Professionals.

Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University.



Jonathan Elkins
Bank Sales Officer - West Lafayette

E-mail: j.elkins@salin.com
Phone: 765-807-7521



Andy Rummel
Bank Sales Officer - Lafayette DT & Braddock

E-mail: a.rummel@salin.com
Phone: 765-807-7501



Thomas Lannan
Vice President, Mortgage Division

E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8107

Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.

He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies.  He earned his BA from Butler University.



Laura Ault
Vice President, Government, Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Division

E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017

Salin Bank understands the needs of government, not-for-profit and healthcare organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide government, not-for-profit and health care relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of this financial sector.

Away from the office, Laura is an active volunteer and member of the North Central High School Band Parent Organization and PTO and a member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

 



Todd White
Mortgage Consultant

E-mail: t.white@salin.com
Phone: 765-807-7507




Logansport / Cass and Carroll Counties   top


Robert Massey
Community President, Howard & Cass Counties

E-mail: b.massey@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3803

Bob provides leadership for Salin Bank’s operations in Howard, Cass and the surrounding counties. He also supports Salin Bank clients with a special emphasis on establishing and managing business lending and deposit relationships. He works closely with his team to provide local customers with responsive service, business expertise, and cutting-edge product offerings from across the organization. Prior to joining Salin in 1991, Bob worked as Vice President for a large regional bank.

An extremely active member of the community, Bob has served as a board member and volunteer for a variety of organizations, including the Howard Regional Health System Foundation, the Kokomo/Howard County Development Corporation, the Kokomo Downtown Association, as well as the local Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.

He has a degree in Finance from Indiana University, Kokomo, and is a graduate of the American Bankers’ Association Real Estate Lending School.



Charles Gearhart
Vice President, Regional Sales Manager

E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8034

Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Marion, GasCity and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.

In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.

Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.



Katie Smardo
Vice President, Manager of Treasury Management Services

E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035

Katie manages the development and delivery of treasury management services to Salin Bank’s business clients. In tune with the market, and most importantly with the needs of the client, Katie structures services that are competitive and create operational efficiency and strong cash flow management.

Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as current member and Past President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers and serves on the Committee for the Carmel Chamber Arrows Young Professionals.

Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University.



Angie Berry
Bank Sales Officer - Logansport

E-mail: a.berry@salin.com
Phone: 574-737-2620



Belinda Buffum
Bank Sales Officer - Walton and Galveston

E-mail: b.buffum@salin.com
Phone: 574-737-2631



Thomas Lannan
Vice President, Mortgage Division

E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8107

Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.

He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies.  He earned his BA from Butler University.



Laura Ault
Vice President, Government, Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Division

E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017

Salin Bank understands the needs of government, not-for-profit and healthcare organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide government, not-for-profit and health care relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of this financial sector.

Away from the office, Laura is an active volunteer and member of the North Central High School Band Parent Organization and PTO and a member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

 



Shannon Uttinger
Mortgage Representative

E-mail: s.uttinger@salin.com
Phone: 765-319-3805

 

As a seasoned mortgage professional, Shannon utilizes a needs based consultative approach, allowing each client to make informed decisions that are tailored to their goals and desires. This approach makes it easy for families to understand their options and make the choice that best fits their personal circumstance. Serving Kokomo and surrounding communities, Shannon strives to make the application process as simple as possible by integrating face to face consultation with an intuitive online approval system that is available 24 hours a day via Salin.com.
 
With more than 15 years experience in the mortgage industry, she has handled all aspects of the mortgage process. Even after loan closing, Shannon continues to provide knowledge and know how to assist clients in making the best decision for future mortgage needs. Her clients’ best interests are paramount to her.
 
Shannon is actively involved with her local school through volunteering her time and resources. She is involved with Local Lenders Association and the Realtors Association of Central Indiana through the Community Service and the Social Activities Committees.




Kokomo / Howard County   top


Robert Massey
Community President, Howard & Cass Counties

E-mail: b.massey@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3803

Bob provides leadership for Salin Bank’s operations in Howard, Cass and the surrounding counties. He also supports Salin Bank clients with a special emphasis on establishing and managing business lending and deposit relationships. He works closely with his team to provide local customers with responsive service, business expertise, and cutting-edge product offerings from across the organization. Prior to joining Salin in 1991, Bob worked as Vice President for a large regional bank.

An extremely active member of the community, Bob has served as a board member and volunteer for a variety of organizations, including the Howard Regional Health System Foundation, the Kokomo/Howard County Development Corporation, the Kokomo Downtown Association, as well as the local Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.

He has a degree in Finance from Indiana University, Kokomo, and is a graduate of the American Bankers’ Association Real Estate Lending School.



Katie Smardo
Vice President, Manager of Treasury Management Services

E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035

Katie manages the development and delivery of treasury management services to Salin Bank’s business clients. In tune with the market, and most importantly with the needs of the client, Katie structures services that are competitive and create operational efficiency and strong cash flow management.

Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as current member and Past President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers and serves on the Committee for the Carmel Chamber Arrows Young Professionals.

Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University.



Belinda Buffum
Bank Sales Officer - Walton and Galveston

E-mail: b.buffum@salin.com
Phone: 574-737-2631



Katie Conaway
Bank Sales Manager - Kroger West

E-mail: k.conaway@salin.com
Phone: 765-319-3841



KayEllen Bauer
Bank Sales Officer - Kokomo Downtown

E-mail: k.bauer@salin.com
Phone: 765-319-3801



Thomas Lannan
Vice President, Mortgage Division

E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8107

Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.

He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies.  He earned his BA from Butler University.



Laura Ault
Vice President, Government, Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Division

E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017

Salin Bank understands the needs of government, not-for-profit and healthcare organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide government, not-for-profit and health care relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of this financial sector.

Away from the office, Laura is an active volunteer and member of the North Central High School Band Parent Organization and PTO and a member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

 



Shannon Uttinger
Mortgage Representative

E-mail: s.uttinger@salin.com
Phone: 765-319-3805

 

As a seasoned mortgage professional, Shannon utilizes a needs based consultative approach, allowing each client to make informed decisions that are tailored to their goals and desires. This approach makes it easy for families to understand their options and make the choice that best fits their personal circumstance. Serving Kokomo and surrounding communities, Shannon strives to make the application process as simple as possible by integrating face to face consultation with an intuitive online approval system that is available 24 hours a day via Salin.com.
 
With more than 15 years experience in the mortgage industry, she has handled all aspects of the mortgage process. Even after loan closing, Shannon continues to provide knowledge and know how to assist clients in making the best decision for future mortgage needs. Her clients’ best interests are paramount to her.
 
Shannon is actively involved with her local school through volunteering her time and resources. She is involved with Local Lenders Association and the Realtors Association of Central Indiana through the Community Service and the Social Activities Committees.




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Charles Gearhart
Vice President, Regional Sales Manager

E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8034

Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Marion, GasCity and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.

In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.

Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.



Katie Smardo
Vice President, Manager of Treasury Management Services

E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035

Katie manages the development and delivery of treasury management services to Salin Bank’s business clients. In tune with the market, and most importantly with the needs of the client, Katie structures services that are competitive and create operational efficiency and strong cash flow management.

Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as current member and Past President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers and serves on the Committee for the Carmel Chamber Arrows Young Professionals.

Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University.



Steven Hackman
Vice President, Trust Officer

E-mail: s.hackman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1927

Steve provides brokerage and investment services, comprehensive retirement and financial planning, and trust administration for clients in Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. He works closely with individuals, families and corporations to design a comprehensive plan tailored to meet their goals and expectations.

When he’s not advising his clients, Steve volunteers his time as part of the Financial Planning Association. Although he has an obvious knack for numbers, Steve is also musically inclined as a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Heartland Chamber Chorale.

Steve has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Ball State University. He also graduated from the College for Financial Planning and holds a variety of specialized certifications, including: Series 7, Series 63, CFS (Certified Fund Specialist), and CFP (Certified Financial Planner). Steve is currently pursuing his CTFA (Certified Trust and Financial Advisor) designation.



Rob Golding
Bank Sales Officer - Marion - Downtown

E-mail: r.golding@salin.com
Phone: 765-382-3610



Karen Turner
Bank Sales Officer - Marion - Northwest

E-mail: k.turner@salin.com
Phone: 765-382-3621



Thomas Lannan
Vice President, Mortgage Division

E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8107

Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.

He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies.  He earned his BA from Butler University.



Stacy Sample
Bank Sales Officer - Gas City

E-mail: s.sample@salin.com
Phone: 765-382-3631



Laura Ault
Vice President, Government, Not-for-Profit and Healthcare Division

E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017

Salin Bank understands the needs of government, not-for-profit and healthcare organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide government, not-for-profit and health care relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of this financial sector.

Away from the office, Laura is an active volunteer and member of the North Central High School Band Parent Organization and PTO and a member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.

 



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