Merrillville-based Centier Bank named Troy Kafka market president for the greater Indianapolis area. Christopher Campbell, Centier Bank senior partner, said Centier looks forward to Kafka helping the bank grow in central Indiana. “His expertise in lending and focus on relationship banking is an amazing fit with our culture and gives us a dynamic leader in […]
Centier Bank names vice president, business banking in Valparaiso
Greg Gottschalk has been named vice president, business banking for Centier Bank out of its downtown Valparaiso branch. Gottschalk is a veteran business banker with experience in lending and credit administration. He is a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, with a degree in accounting and finance. Gottschalk also is involved […]
Centier Bank announces executive appointments
Centier Bank in Merrillville recently announced the following executive appointments: Don Baker, senior partner Sharyn Chesna, senior portfolio manager, business banking department Yolanda Estrada, assistant vice president, processing manager, mortgages department Baker, presently Centier’s chief information officer, has more than 20 years experience in the information technology industry. Baker oversees the bank’s technical solutions […]
Janice Ortbring named vice president, director of marketing at Centier Bank
MERRILLVILLE – Janice Ortbring has been named vice president and director of marketing at Centier Bank. Ortbring bring more than 25 years of experience in developing marketing and advertising campaigns. “I am thrilled to join the team at a well-established but growing organization at Centier Bank,” Ortbring said. “The bank has a unique brand that […]
Joe Koranek appointed mortgage loan officer, assistant vice president of mortgage lending at Centier
SCHERERVILLE – Joe Koranek was named mortgage loan officer, assistant vice president of mortgage lending at Centier Bank. He will focus on Lake County. Koranek previously served as branch manager at Centier’s Griffith location. Koranek has been with Centier for 17 years.
Evelyn Price named vice president, treasury management sales officer for Centier Financial Partners
MERRILLVILLE – Evelyn Price was named vice president, treasury management sales officer for Centier Financial Partners. Price has more than 17 years of banking experience, working with business clients from all industries and sizes throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicago. She will be responsible for providing comprehensive treasury management solutions to clients throughout the Region. Price […]
Schrage family, Centier Bank commits to $250,000 sponsorship of Whiting’s Mascot Hall of Fame Museum
WHITING – The Schrage family and Centier Bank have committed to a $250,000 founding partner sponsorship to the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting set to open later this year. Henry Schrage founded Centier Bank in Whiting in 1895, then known as Bank of Whiting, nearby what will be the Mascot Hall of Fame’s entrance. […]
The Human Side of Business
Employers find taking care of workers benefits bottom line A decade ago, when the Great Recession torpedoed the economy and stock markets, Michael Schrage organized a meeting for Centier Bank’s hundreds of employees. Schrage told his leery workers that there would be dark days ahead. He told them it was unclear how bad things could […]
Writing Their Own Stories
Businesses tackle challenges, embrace growth For the Burn ‘Em Brewing crew, the decision to bring its brand and brews to downtown La Porte was driven by demand and a witty outlook. “We have been growing at our own pace for the last few years, and only being in part of Indiana, there is still plenty […]
Northwest Indiana Innovators
Innovation is invention on steroids and a catalyst for growth The word “innovation” was once hurled as an expletive, not enshrouded with reverence. A transformation began during the Industrial Revolution, when “innovation” began marching in progressive lockstep with “industry” and “science.” Today, think of innovation as an invention on steroids, the act of introducing something […]