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
Charles Gearhart
VP 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 Schlichte
SVP Senior Commercial Banking Officer
E-mail: t.schlichte@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8083
Tim is responsible for managing his current commercial loan portfolio while developing new business relationships. His primary areas of focus include real estate, manufacturing, distribution, and family-owned businesses. He is also responsible for managing Salin’s Business Lending team in Indianapolis.
Tim keeps active in his community, serving various organizations including Meals on Wheels, The Penrod Society, and at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School.
Tim holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Xavier University and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Theresa Walker
VP 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.
Katie Smardo
VP / Cash Management Officer
E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035
Katie provides the highest level of service to private banking clients to assist them with their borrowing, depository, cash management and investment needs. She specializes in small business and SBA lending. As a cash management expert, she works with her clients to provide the best mix of products and services for their individual needs.
Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers.
Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University. She also holds both her Series 7 and Series 63 License.
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
Erica holds an MBA from
Catherine Borkowski
Vice President, Trust Officer
E-mail: c.borkowski@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8059
Catherine Borkowski is Vice President and Trust Officer of 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 tem 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.
Genan Kirby
Bank Sales Officer - Indianapolis
E-mail: g.kirby@salin.com
Phone: 317-532-8005
Thomas Lannan
VP, 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.
Laura Ault
VP Public Funds Officer
E-mail: l.ault@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8017
Salin Bank understands the needs of government, educational and non-profit organizations are far different from those in other sectors. Laura focuses exclusively on those needs. She is responsible for managing bank-wide public fund relationships. Laura works to provide innovative, competitive deposit and cash management solutions structured to meet the unique needs of the 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 St. Luke.
Laura holds a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Indiana University.
Thomas Milentis
Vice President & Trust Investment Officer
E-mail: t.milentis@salin.com
Phone: 317-452-8081
Mr. Milentis joined Salin Bank & Trust Company in 2009 and has been a member of the investment community since 1998. As Vice President & Trust Investment Officer, Tom is responsible for setting the overall investment strategy for the trust dept. including asset allocation guidelines, investment research philosophy, and the portfolio construction process. Tom also manages High Net-Worth personal & institutional client relationships.
Mr. Milentis earned his BS in Public Finance from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Mr. Milentis is also a level I candidate in the CFA program and a candidate for the CFP® certification. Mr. Milentis is an active member of The Financial Planning Association and Indiana University Alumni Association.
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
VP 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.
Andy Hall
Bank Sales Manager - Columbus - Downtown
E-mail: a.hall@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5201
Nita Whaley
VP Commercial Lender
E-mail: n.whaley@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5207
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.
June Megnin
Bank Sales Manager - Columbus - Rocky Ford
E-mail: j.megnin@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5221
Becky Wilhelm
Bank Sales Manager - Edinburgh
E-mail: b.wilhelm@salin.com
Phone: 812-418-5221
Thomas Lannan
VP, 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.
Steven Hackman
VP 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.
Tim Miller
Community President, Fort Wayne
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.
Stacy Novotny
VP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: s.novotny@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1924
Stacy leads the Consumer Banking Center teams in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Logansport, Walton, Galveston, Flora, Burlington and Delphi.
Bradford Stanfield
VP 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.
Krystal Thompson
Bank Sales Officer - Fort Wayne Downtown
E-mail: k.thompson@salin.com
Phone: 260-399-1921
Amanda Champion
Bank Sales Manager - Fort Wayne - DuPont
E-mail: a.champion@salin.com
Phone: 260-399-1941
Tamesha Fikes
Bank Sales Manager - Fort Wayne - St. Joe Center
E-mail: t.fikes@salin.com
Phone: 260-399-1951
Thomas Lannan
VP, 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
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
VP 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.
Jonathan Elkins
Bank Sales Officer - West Lafayette
E-mail: j.elkins@salin.com
Phone: 765-807-7521
Andy Rummel
Bank Sales Officer - Lafayette - Downtown
E-mail: a.rummel@salin.com
Phone: 765-807-7501
Rhonda Overman
Bank Sales Manager - Lafayette - Creasy Lane
E-mail: r.overman@salin.com
Phone: 765-807-7531
Brian Balmer
Bank Sales Manager - Lafayette - Braddock
E-mail: b.balmer@salin.com
Phone: 765-807-7541
Thomas Lannan
VP, 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.
Michelle Cox
Community President, Logansport & Carroll/Cass Counties
E-mail: m.cox@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3606
Michelle supports clients and prospects in Logansport as well as Carroll and Cass Counties. She assists businesses and farmers with a variety of banking services, primarily credit and leasing. She works closely with her team members to provide local customer service and strong business expertise.
Michelle volunteers for numerous local organizations, including the Flora Rotary Club, the Flora Community Club, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, and the Carroll County YMCA among many others.
Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Purdue University.
Stacy Novotny
VP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: s.novotny@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1924
Stacy leads the Consumer Banking Center teams in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Logansport, Walton, Galveston, Flora, Burlington and Delphi.
Angie Berry
Bank Sales Officer - Logansport
E-mail: a.berry@salin.com
Phone: 574-737-2620
Ammie Avalle
Bank Sales Manager - Walton
E-mail: a.avalle@salin.com
Phone: 574-737-2641
Thomas Lannan
VP, 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.
Robert Massey
Community President, Kokomo
E-mail: b.massey@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3803
Bob provides leadership for Salin Bank’s operations in Kokomo 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.
Stacy Novotny
VP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: s.novotny@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1924
Stacy leads the Consumer Banking Center teams in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Logansport, Walton, Galveston, Flora, Burlington and Delphi.
Katie Smardo
VP / Cash Management Officer
E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8035
Katie provides the highest level of service to private banking clients to assist them with their borrowing, depository, cash management and investment needs. She specializes in small business and SBA lending. As a cash management expert, she works with her clients to provide the best mix of products and services for their individual needs.
Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers.
Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University. She also holds both her Series 7 and Series 63 License.
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
Lee Ann Redding
Bank Sales Officer - Galveston
E-mail: l.redding@salin.com
Phone: 574-737-2631
Thomas Lannan
VP, 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.
Steven Hackman
VP 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.
Terrill Vieth
Community President, Marion & Gas City
E-mail: t.vieth@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3601
Charles Gearhart
VP 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.
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
VP, 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
