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.

Centier Bank wins statewide Award for commitment to Community in banking. June 3rd, 2026 MERRILLVILLE - 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 various 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 * 82 presenters accomplished this * 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. About Centier Bank Centier Bank is Indiana's largest private, family-owned and operated bank, having served hometown banking across communities since 1895. With a purpose of enriching lives through financial guidance and caring relationships for an even better tomorrow, Centier Bank currently has nearly $10B in assets, more than 60 offices, serving in 35 communities across 12 counties with over 1,100 associates. Centier Bank has appeared on Forbes' list of Best-in-State-Banks annually from 2018-2025. Additionally, Centier Bank has been among the top "Best Places to Work in Indiana" by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and received national attention by American Banker magazine as the Top Best Bank to Work For in Indiana and #5 in the U.S.A. Locally, Centier Bank was just recognized as the best bank in Northwest Indiana for business and customer service in Northwest Indiana Business Magazine's 2026 awards. For more information on Centier products and services, visit centier.com. Member FDIC.