Linda Behrman
Community President

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. Linda also works to ensure that Salin and its crewmembers remain active members of the community through the giving of their time and talents.

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 as well as Salin Bank’s own Salin Bank Popfest^sm.

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.

Joseph Howarth
Community President

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.

Robert Massey
Community President

E-mail: r.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.

Terrill Vieth
Community President

E-mail: t.vieth@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3601

Michelle Cox
VP Agriculture Loan Officer

E-mail: m.cox@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3606

Michelle supports clients and prospects in Logansport, Lafayette, Kokomo and surrounding counties. She assists farmers and other businesses with a variety of banking services, primarily credit and leasing. Additionally, Michelle is responsible for complete processing of agricultural loan packages, from application to closing, including detailed financial analysis, equipment and farm real estate valuations.

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.

Timothy Schlichte
SVP Senior Commercial Loan 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.

Outside the banking center, Tim keeps active in his community, serving various organizations including Meals on Wheels, The Penrod Society, and Noblesville Youth Baseball.

Tim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Xavier University.

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.

Joshua Fern
Commercial Loan Officer

E-mail: j.fern@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1926

Josh manages existing loans and develops new lending opportunities for business clients in Fort Wayne and Allen Counties. He analyzes prospective loans and services existing clients’ needs. He is also responsible for strengthening banking relationships with other business solutions such as cash management, online banking, and Salin remote deposit.

When he’s not serving his clients at Salin Bank, Josh serves as a member of the Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana.

Josh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University.

Kelley Leix
VP Senior Private Banking Officer

E-mail: k.leix@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 8057

Kelley leads the Private Banking team for Salin Bank & Trust Company. Kelley also directly supports Private Banking clients in Indianapolis and surrounding counties. She works with her team to provide innovative, competitive products that meet the demands of existing and prospective high net-worth clients. She also helps coordinate the development of new products and acts as a liaison between the bank and private banking clients to ensure the best service and solutions possible. Prior to joining the Salin team, Kelley worked for a large national bank as both a Manager and Sales Manager.

Outside of the office, Kelley readily shares her time and talents with the Zionsville Rotary Club and the Zionsville Relay for Life.

Kelley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Miami University (Ohio).

Brielle Cotterman-Walls
Private Banking Officer

E-mail: b.cotterman-walls@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 3806

Laura Nicolet
Private Banking Officer

E-mail: l.nicolet@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 7509

Laura serves high-net-worth clients in Lafayette and Tippecanoe County with their both day-to-day and long-term banking needs. She manages the needs of her current clientele while developing new banking relationships. She works as a liaison for all departments and services to maximize efficiency and value to her private banking clients. Before becoming a Private Banker, Laura worked as a Sales Manager at Salin, a sales manager at a large credit union, and a Sales Development Banker for a large regional bank.

When she’s not serving her private banking clients, Laura volunteers her time to local organizations such as Junior Achievement and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management 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
Private Banker

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 liason 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 exisiting 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.

Kristy Ottinger
Private Banker

E-mail: k.ottinger@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 Ext. 1931

As a Private Banker, Kristy is the single point of contact for a select group of clients—individuals whose financial needs are complex and whose time is at a premium. Kristy provides a superior level of customer service that caters to her client's financial needs and provides access to a full range of personal and commercial financial services to help them achieve both their current and long-term goals. 

Kristy is active on the Fort Wayne Chamber Ambassador's Committee.

Kristy is a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  She holds both a license for Property and Casualty Insurance and Health and Life Insurance.