Centier Bank promotes Amy Varga to Market President, Senior Vice President of Michiana market. Last Updated on Jul 22, 2026 MISHAWAKA, IND. - Centier Bank, Indiana's largest private, family-owned and operated bank, is pleased to promote Amy Varga to Market President, Senior Vice President of the Michiana market. In this role, Varga is responsible for driving overall performance, coaching and developing Centier's commercial banking team, while shaping strategy for growth in Michiana. "What I appreciate most about working at Centier is the genuine commitment to our clients, communities, and associates," said Varga. "Centier Bank don't just talk about its values, Centier Bank live them every day through a hospitality-first mindset. Centier fosters an environment that prioritizes relationships and makes a meaningful impact both internally and externally." Varga has more than 20 years of experience in commercial banking, with the last 10 years at Centier Bank. Over the course of her career, she has built and managed a significant commercial portfolio while maintaining strong asset quality and long-term client relationships. Varga brings a deep understanding of both commercial real estate and operating company lending to support her team across a wide range of deal structures and client needs. "Amy is well-deserving of this promotion, and her approach of collaboration, accountability and mentorship aligns well with our Michiana region," said Len Amat, Senior Vice President, Head of Community Banking at Centier Bank. "Amy's strong ties to the community and existing relationships across the market further position her to drive growth, strengthen partnerships, and expand Centier's presence in the region." A graduate of Indiana University, Varga remains actively engaged in leadership development in the community, including participation in Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka and the Leadership Academy in Elkhart County. In 2019, she was recognized as a Michiana Forty Under 40 recipient. Varga served as the Chair and Board Member of Child and Parent Services (CAPS), is a current Board Member of the Revolving Loan Fund for the City of South Bend, and is a planning committee member for the Over the Edge initiative within the Youth Service Bureau.

Centier Bank welcomes Katelyn Fronek as Mortgage Loan Officer. Last Updated on Jul 22, 2026 PORTAGE, IND. - Centier Bank, Indiana's largest private, family-owned and operated bank, is pleased to welcome Katelyn Fronek as a Mortgage Loan Officer. In this role, Fronek will guide clients through the home financing process, from discovering a wide range of tailored loan options through a confident, successful closing. Fronek will also work closely with real estate professionals and internal teams to ensure a smooth and efficient experience. "What I've enjoyed most about joining Centier Bank is the strong sense of genuine culture and collaboration," said Fronek. "I immediately felt at home thanks to the warm welcome and the incredible support from my colleagues." Fronek brings more than seven years of experience in the mortgage industry before joining Centier. She will be based out of Centier's Portage branch, located at 3220 Willowcreek Road, and will offer mortgage services to those across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Florida. "Katelyn brings a strong commitment to personalized service, clear communication, and attention to detail," said Jason Harris, Vice President, Community Lending Manager at Centier Bank. "She has a history of making the mortgage process approachable and stress-free, while building meaningful relationships and supporting clients through one of the most important milestones in their lives." Fronek lives in Northwest Indiana and enjoys spending time with family and staying active, including playing golf and tennis. She also enjoys reading and creative outlets like painting to relax and recharge. To connect with Katelyn Fronek, email her at [email protected].

Centier Bank wins statewide award for commitment to Community in banking. Last Updated on Jun 4, 2026 MERRILLVILLE, IND. (June 2, 2026) - Centier Bank, Indiana's largest private, family-owned and operated bank, is honored to have received the Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Award for outstanding community service performed during 2025.The award was presented on Thursday, May 21, during the IBA Mega Conference in Indianapolis. The Indiana Bankers Association supports Indiana banking through issues advocacy, professional education, and products and services that enhance financial institutions' ability to help build better communities. The Association created the C2C Awards in 2018 to celebrate exceptional bank outreach and raise public awareness of the diverse ways that banks support the communities they serve. Winners were chosen out of 18 Indiana-based entrants across three categories. Centier Bank won this prestigious award in the Large Banks category, representing banks with $3 billion or more. Centier's commitment to the community remains an integral part of who the company is. In fact, in 2025 alone, its community service efforts included: - More than 27,000 hours of volunteerism logged - More than 700 of its 1,100 associates volunteered - More than 550 hours of Financial Education were provided in its communities o 82 presenters accomplished this o Nearly 4,000 Financial Education sessions held (including online) - More than 900 organizations across Indiana supported "Centier's community involvement through community service dates back to when the bank was founded in Whiting, Indiana in 1895," said Chris Campbell, President of Centier Bank. "Centier's mission of giving back - whether it's through sponsorships and donations, volunteerism, financial education, corporate heritage or other means of philanthropic outreach - has always been a cornerstone of Centier Bank and its servant-heart culture." Troy Kafka, senior vice president & Greater Indianapolis Market president for Centier Bank, was on hand to accept this award at the IBA Mega Conference, along with several other members of Centier Bank. "This honor truly means so much to us, as we have associates all across the state that not only embody our servant-heart culture - they bring it to life," said Kafka. "Being recognized with this award underscores that we are on the right track when it comes to our commitment to serving our communities - both with financial guidance as well as community service." Centier's accolades in 2025 include being named a Best Place to Work for the 19th consecutive year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The bank has also received recognition from Forbes as one of Indiana's top-rated banks for seven consecutive years, ranking first in the state most recently for 2024. In addition, Centier ranked the best bank to work for in Indiana in American Banker's 2025 Best Banks to Work For list, as well as ranking #5 nationally on the list of the top 90 banks, up from #11 in 2024.