Business Briefs - Lake City Bank Promotes 14

February 8, 2019 at 10:39 p.m.

By Staff Report-

Lake City Bank announced the promotion of 14 people this week.

Sabrina N. Brown has been promoted to vice president, retail loan officer. In this position, Brown underwrites home equity lines of credit and consumer loans and provides customer service. She also works with compliance for the Consumer Loan department. She has been with the bank for eight years.

Brown has a bachelor’s degree in management from Grace College and attended Ivy Tech Community College. She volunteers and serves as secretary and executive board member for Haiti Hungry No More, and as co-treasurer for the Warsaw Noon Optimist Club. Brown also volunteers for Great Lakes Caring.

Shannan Hepler has been promoted to vice president, One-Call Center and electronic banking manager. In this position, Hepler oversees both the One-Call Center and electronic banking departments and supports staff in their efforts to provide quality service. She has been with the bank for 23 years.

Hepler attended Manchester College. She volunteers for Junior Achievement, the Lake City Bank Reality Store, Mobile Meals and Triton Community Schools.

Kim K. Strawbridge has been promoted to vice president, retail banking officer of the bank’s Syracuse branch. In this position, Strawbridge supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and handles retail and small business loans. She has been with the bank for 10 years. Strawbridge attended Indiana University Fort Wayne. She serves as a board member for the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, as a Scholarship Committee member for the Kosciusko Community Foundation, and as co-coordinator for the Boomerang Backpacks program for the Wawasee Community School Corporation. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Holly N. Clevenger has been promoted to assistant vice president, retail banking loan officer. In this position, Clevenger oversees Mortgage Department processing staff, underwrites home equity lines of credit, processes and closes loans and supports compliance functions. She has been with the bank for 19 years. Clevenger serves as a board member for the Rochester Athletic Booster Club. She volunteers for Junior Achievement and coaches youth basketball.

R. David Hume has been promoted to assistant vice president, security engineer. In this position, Hume works to secure the bank’s digital assets, manages and tests technical security controls, and designs and implements vulnerability management solutions. He has been with the bank for five years.

Hume has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the Indiana Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in information security and assurance from Western Governors University, and more than 20 industry certifications. He serves as a board member for the Hands for the World Foundation.

Anna A. Jimenez has been promoted to assistant vice president, mortgage loan originator. In this position, Jimenez works with customers in Fulton, Marshall and St. Joseph counties to obtain mortgage loans. She has been with the bank for 13 years.

Jimenez is a member of the North Central Indiana Association of Realtors and the Young Professional Network of Marshall County. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Miranda R. Jordon has been promoted to assistant vice president, commercial documentation manager. In this position, Jordon manages the commercial loan documentation team and assists with preparation of commercial loans. She also performs due diligence to ensure that all loans meet policy and regulation requirements. She has been with the bank for 15 years.

She volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the Lake City Bank Reality Store. Jordon also volunteers by teaching Money Smart classes.

Karla J. Kroll has been promoted to assistant vice president, commercial operations servicing manager. In this position, Kroll leads the commercial loan operations customer service team. She also works on the loan review process and performs specialized reporting and balancing functions. She has been with the bank for 19 years.

Kroll has a bachelor’s degree from Manchester College (now Manchester University). She volunteers for the Lake City Bank Reality Store and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Lisa A. Mansberger has been promoted to assistant vice president, trust officer in the bank’s Wealth Advisory Group. In this position, Mansberger handles estate administration and manages all of the bank’s escrow account activity. She has been with the bank for 13 years. Mansberger has an associate’s degree in office administration from Ivy Tech Community College. She also graduated from the Cannon Trust School at the University of Notre Dame. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Cory E. McClarnon has been promoted to assistant vice president, commercial banking officer. In this position, McClarnon works with businesses in Marshall County and surrounding areas to provide financing and banking solutions. Additionally, he assists loan officers with business development and supports commercial clients. He has been with the bank for seven years. McClarnon has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Ball State University and is a graduate of Leadership Marshall County.

He is a member of the Indiana Bankers Association Future Leadership Division and the Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing planning committee. McClarnon volunteers as a coach for the Kosciusko County YMCA.

Megan E. Ottinger has been promoted to assistant vice president, credit administration officer. In this position, Ottinger produces monthly and quarterly portfolio reports, manages the Credit Department’s administrative staff, and assists with training and testing for the bank’s commercial loan operating system. She has been with the bank for 13 years.

Ottinger has an associate’s degree from Brown Mackie College and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Tech. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Sean P. Raver has been promoted to assistant vice president, technology systems officer and manager. In this position, Raver is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the bank’s information technology infrastructure. He has been with the bank for five years.

Raver has a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Western Governors University.

Caitlin E. Steiner has been promoted to assistant vice president, marketing officer and webmaster. In this position, Steiner works with the bank’s website and social media programs, managing content, distribution and design components and gathering and analyzing data for both. She also creates marketing collateral, develops and implements marketing campaigns, analyzes customer data for targeted marketing campaigns and works with the customer onboarding process. She has been with the bank for four years.

Steiner has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Grace College. She is a member of the Community Green Works Task Force.

Kim K. Vermillion has been promoted to assistant vice president, retail banking officer. In this position, Vermillion supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and handles small business loans. She has been with the bank for 13 years. Vermillion is a member of the Argos Lions Club. She volunteers for Junior Achievement and the Greater Marshall County Children’s Resale.

SYM Announces Award, Promotion

SYM Financial Advisors announced an award and a promotion this week

Kris Black, CPA, was the recipient of SYM’s annual President’s Award. SYM’s board of directors presents this award annually to the company’s “most valuable player.”

Black joined SYM in 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University Bloomington. She was recently promoted to the role of chief financial officer.

SYM also promoted Betsy Didier, FPQPTM, to the role of senior client service representative. Didier joined SYM in June 2015.



Brannock Joins RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results announced this week Robert Brannock has joined its Warsaw office.

Brannock has a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and a master’s degree from the University of North Texas. He has a background in education, program management, marketing and communications. He was born and raised in Indiana, and has strong ties to the Kosciusko County community through his involvement with Warsaw Community Schools and various community partnerships.

"I am excited to join a great team that truly cares for people and has their best interests at heart,” said Brannock.  “The RE/MAX brand is the most recognized name in the industry and I look forward to providing a world-class experience for members of the community and beyond.”

Larry Phillips, co-owner of RE/MAX Results said, "Robert is an outstanding addition to the Warsaw office. His education and experience, as well as his ties to the local community, will allow him to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers."

Brannock lives in Warsaw with his wife, Heather, and daughter, Avonlea.



Conner Recognized For 5 Years Of Service

Debbie Conner recently was recognized for five years of service at the North Webster Community Public Library.  The recognition was announced by Library Director Helen Frank.

Joining the library staff in February 2014, Conner is responsible for checking out and shelving books and materials, assisting with programs, organizing supplies, helping patrons and other assigned duties in the Youth Services Department.

Prior to joining the library staff, Conner was a financial institution data conversion specialist in the banking industry.  A Syracuse native, she spent most of her professional life in the southeast region of the United States, returning to the Syracuse area upon retiring from the banking industry.

“We appreciate Debbie’s professionalism and commitment to our young patrons and look forward to her continued service,” said Frank.



Mason Healthcare And Rehabilitation Names Employee, Leader Of The Year

Mason Health and Rehabilitation, 900 Provident Drive, Warsaw, announced this week Janice Hyde was selected as employee of the year for 2018 and Heather Winkle was selected leader of the year.

Hyde has been serving the residents at Mason for 20 years as a CNA and QMA. Winkle has been with Mason for 10 years.  In 2018, Winkle transferred from life enrichment assistant into admissions and internal marketing. In addition, she also works as a CNA and QMA when needed.

Both winners were selected by their peers through a voting process. Hyde competed against 11 other employee-of-the-month winners and Winkle received the most votes amongst the leadership team within Mason Health Care.



Kosciusko Cares Open House Feb. 20

Kosciusko Cares Youth Services and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce invite the public to network and learn about Kosciusko Cares prevention initiatives in the community from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the K21 Health Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw.

Kosciusko Cares is an evidence-based prevention science organization working upstream to prevent substance use among youth.

Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided by local vendors. Registration is requested, and can be made at eventbrite.com/e/kosciusko-cares-youth-services-open-house-tickets-54721482427.

Lake City Bank announced the promotion of 14 people this week.

Sabrina N. Brown has been promoted to vice president, retail loan officer. In this position, Brown underwrites home equity lines of credit and consumer loans and provides customer service. She also works with compliance for the Consumer Loan department. She has been with the bank for eight years.

Brown has a bachelor’s degree in management from Grace College and attended Ivy Tech Community College. She volunteers and serves as secretary and executive board member for Haiti Hungry No More, and as co-treasurer for the Warsaw Noon Optimist Club. Brown also volunteers for Great Lakes Caring.

Shannan Hepler has been promoted to vice president, One-Call Center and electronic banking manager. In this position, Hepler oversees both the One-Call Center and electronic banking departments and supports staff in their efforts to provide quality service. She has been with the bank for 23 years.

Hepler attended Manchester College. She volunteers for Junior Achievement, the Lake City Bank Reality Store, Mobile Meals and Triton Community Schools.

Kim K. Strawbridge has been promoted to vice president, retail banking officer of the bank’s Syracuse branch. In this position, Strawbridge supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and handles retail and small business loans. She has been with the bank for 10 years. Strawbridge attended Indiana University Fort Wayne. She serves as a board member for the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, as a Scholarship Committee member for the Kosciusko Community Foundation, and as co-coordinator for the Boomerang Backpacks program for the Wawasee Community School Corporation. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Holly N. Clevenger has been promoted to assistant vice president, retail banking loan officer. In this position, Clevenger oversees Mortgage Department processing staff, underwrites home equity lines of credit, processes and closes loans and supports compliance functions. She has been with the bank for 19 years. Clevenger serves as a board member for the Rochester Athletic Booster Club. She volunteers for Junior Achievement and coaches youth basketball.

R. David Hume has been promoted to assistant vice president, security engineer. In this position, Hume works to secure the bank’s digital assets, manages and tests technical security controls, and designs and implements vulnerability management solutions. He has been with the bank for five years.

Hume has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the Indiana Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in information security and assurance from Western Governors University, and more than 20 industry certifications. He serves as a board member for the Hands for the World Foundation.

Anna A. Jimenez has been promoted to assistant vice president, mortgage loan originator. In this position, Jimenez works with customers in Fulton, Marshall and St. Joseph counties to obtain mortgage loans. She has been with the bank for 13 years.

Jimenez is a member of the North Central Indiana Association of Realtors and the Young Professional Network of Marshall County. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Miranda R. Jordon has been promoted to assistant vice president, commercial documentation manager. In this position, Jordon manages the commercial loan documentation team and assists with preparation of commercial loans. She also performs due diligence to ensure that all loans meet policy and regulation requirements. She has been with the bank for 15 years.

She volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the Lake City Bank Reality Store. Jordon also volunteers by teaching Money Smart classes.

Karla J. Kroll has been promoted to assistant vice president, commercial operations servicing manager. In this position, Kroll leads the commercial loan operations customer service team. She also works on the loan review process and performs specialized reporting and balancing functions. She has been with the bank for 19 years.

Kroll has a bachelor’s degree from Manchester College (now Manchester University). She volunteers for the Lake City Bank Reality Store and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Lisa A. Mansberger has been promoted to assistant vice president, trust officer in the bank’s Wealth Advisory Group. In this position, Mansberger handles estate administration and manages all of the bank’s escrow account activity. She has been with the bank for 13 years. Mansberger has an associate’s degree in office administration from Ivy Tech Community College. She also graduated from the Cannon Trust School at the University of Notre Dame. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Cory E. McClarnon has been promoted to assistant vice president, commercial banking officer. In this position, McClarnon works with businesses in Marshall County and surrounding areas to provide financing and banking solutions. Additionally, he assists loan officers with business development and supports commercial clients. He has been with the bank for seven years. McClarnon has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Ball State University and is a graduate of Leadership Marshall County.

He is a member of the Indiana Bankers Association Future Leadership Division and the Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing planning committee. McClarnon volunteers as a coach for the Kosciusko County YMCA.

Megan E. Ottinger has been promoted to assistant vice president, credit administration officer. In this position, Ottinger produces monthly and quarterly portfolio reports, manages the Credit Department’s administrative staff, and assists with training and testing for the bank’s commercial loan operating system. She has been with the bank for 13 years.

Ottinger has an associate’s degree from Brown Mackie College and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Tech. She volunteers for Junior Achievement.

Sean P. Raver has been promoted to assistant vice president, technology systems officer and manager. In this position, Raver is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the bank’s information technology infrastructure. He has been with the bank for five years.

Raver has a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Western Governors University.

Caitlin E. Steiner has been promoted to assistant vice president, marketing officer and webmaster. In this position, Steiner works with the bank’s website and social media programs, managing content, distribution and design components and gathering and analyzing data for both. She also creates marketing collateral, develops and implements marketing campaigns, analyzes customer data for targeted marketing campaigns and works with the customer onboarding process. She has been with the bank for four years.

Steiner has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Grace College. She is a member of the Community Green Works Task Force.

Kim K. Vermillion has been promoted to assistant vice president, retail banking officer. In this position, Vermillion supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and handles small business loans. She has been with the bank for 13 years. Vermillion is a member of the Argos Lions Club. She volunteers for Junior Achievement and the Greater Marshall County Children’s Resale.

SYM Announces Award, Promotion

SYM Financial Advisors announced an award and a promotion this week

Kris Black, CPA, was the recipient of SYM’s annual President’s Award. SYM’s board of directors presents this award annually to the company’s “most valuable player.”

Black joined SYM in 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University Bloomington. She was recently promoted to the role of chief financial officer.

SYM also promoted Betsy Didier, FPQPTM, to the role of senior client service representative. Didier joined SYM in June 2015.



Brannock Joins RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results announced this week Robert Brannock has joined its Warsaw office.

Brannock has a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and a master’s degree from the University of North Texas. He has a background in education, program management, marketing and communications. He was born and raised in Indiana, and has strong ties to the Kosciusko County community through his involvement with Warsaw Community Schools and various community partnerships.

"I am excited to join a great team that truly cares for people and has their best interests at heart,” said Brannock.  “The RE/MAX brand is the most recognized name in the industry and I look forward to providing a world-class experience for members of the community and beyond.”

Larry Phillips, co-owner of RE/MAX Results said, "Robert is an outstanding addition to the Warsaw office. His education and experience, as well as his ties to the local community, will allow him to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers."

Brannock lives in Warsaw with his wife, Heather, and daughter, Avonlea.



Conner Recognized For 5 Years Of Service

Debbie Conner recently was recognized for five years of service at the North Webster Community Public Library.  The recognition was announced by Library Director Helen Frank.

Joining the library staff in February 2014, Conner is responsible for checking out and shelving books and materials, assisting with programs, organizing supplies, helping patrons and other assigned duties in the Youth Services Department.

Prior to joining the library staff, Conner was a financial institution data conversion specialist in the banking industry.  A Syracuse native, she spent most of her professional life in the southeast region of the United States, returning to the Syracuse area upon retiring from the banking industry.

“We appreciate Debbie’s professionalism and commitment to our young patrons and look forward to her continued service,” said Frank.



Mason Healthcare And Rehabilitation Names Employee, Leader Of The Year

Mason Health and Rehabilitation, 900 Provident Drive, Warsaw, announced this week Janice Hyde was selected as employee of the year for 2018 and Heather Winkle was selected leader of the year.

Hyde has been serving the residents at Mason for 20 years as a CNA and QMA. Winkle has been with Mason for 10 years.  In 2018, Winkle transferred from life enrichment assistant into admissions and internal marketing. In addition, she also works as a CNA and QMA when needed.

Both winners were selected by their peers through a voting process. Hyde competed against 11 other employee-of-the-month winners and Winkle received the most votes amongst the leadership team within Mason Health Care.



Kosciusko Cares Open House Feb. 20

Kosciusko Cares Youth Services and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce invite the public to network and learn about Kosciusko Cares prevention initiatives in the community from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the K21 Health Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw.

Kosciusko Cares is an evidence-based prevention science organization working upstream to prevent substance use among youth.

Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided by local vendors. Registration is requested, and can be made at eventbrite.com/e/kosciusko-cares-youth-services-open-house-tickets-54721482427.

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