Lake City Bank Welcomes Melanie Farr As Chief Fiduciary Officer
January 11, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.
Lake City Bank announced Melanie L. Farr has joined the bank as senior vice president, chief fiduciary officer.
In this position, Farr leads the fiduciary activities of the bank’s Wealth Advisory Group, including business development and administration, product development and management, the release from Lake City Bank states..
“Melanie’s legal career in trust and estate matters and her trust administration experience make her a great fit as our chief fiduciary officer. Working with our great Wealth Advisory team, she will be an excellent resource for our clients,” said David M. Findlay, chairman and chief executive officer.
Farr began her career in trust administration in 2023. Previously, she practiced law for 25 years at HallerColvin in Fort Wayne. She has a juris doctor degree from the University of Toledo College of Law and a bachelor's degree from Defiance College.
“Melanie is a tremendous addition to our Wealth Advisory Group. Her leadership and depth of knowledge will help grow our strong trust and fiduciary services,” said Carrie A. Gutman, senior vice president, chief wealth advisory officer.
Farr is a member of the Indiana, Ohio and Allen County bar associations. She served as past president of the Allen County Bar Association (ACBA) and past chairperson of the Probate, Trust and Tax Section of the ACBA.
Lake City Bank announced Melanie L. Farr has joined the bank as senior vice president, chief fiduciary officer.
In this position, Farr leads the fiduciary activities of the bank’s Wealth Advisory Group, including business development and administration, product development and management, the release from Lake City Bank states..
“Melanie’s legal career in trust and estate matters and her trust administration experience make her a great fit as our chief fiduciary officer. Working with our great Wealth Advisory team, she will be an excellent resource for our clients,” said David M. Findlay, chairman and chief executive officer.
Farr began her career in trust administration in 2023. Previously, she practiced law for 25 years at HallerColvin in Fort Wayne. She has a juris doctor degree from the University of Toledo College of Law and a bachelor's degree from Defiance College.
“Melanie is a tremendous addition to our Wealth Advisory Group. Her leadership and depth of knowledge will help grow our strong trust and fiduciary services,” said Carrie A. Gutman, senior vice president, chief wealth advisory officer.
Farr is a member of the Indiana, Ohio and Allen County bar associations. She served as past president of the Allen County Bar Association (ACBA) and past chairperson of the Probate, Trust and Tax Section of the ACBA.