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October 28, 2024
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported solid third quarter earnings of $21.0 million, or $0.71 per share.
August 9, 2024
German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Bloomington business community has grown with the addition of Brad Hugunin. As a Vice President of Commercial Banking, he will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
July 29, 2024
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported strong second quarter earnings of $20.5 million, or $0.69 per share.
April 5, 2024
German American Bank has announced a seamless transition in its leadership with the appointment of Robbie Houchin as the new market president for the Shelbyville market. This move comes as the bank continues to strengthen its ties to the community and drive continued growth and success. With deep roots in the community and extensive experience in the banking industry, Houchin is well-positioned to lead the bank into the next phase of its growth.
March 7, 2024
German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Greater Louisville business community has grown with the addition of Kyle Kulyan. As a Regional Vice President of Treasury Management, Kyle will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
March 5, 2024
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) and its banking subsidiary, German American Bank, announces that Scott Powell has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Powell will succeed current Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Keith A. Leinenbach, who will be retiring.
September 18, 2023
German American Bank has announced that their commercial banking team has grown with the addition of Brian Newman. As Vice President, Commercial Banking, Brian will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
September 1, 2023
German American Bancorp, Inc.(Nasdaq: GABC) announced today that Bradley C. Arnett will join the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective September 25. He will report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer D. Neil Dauby and be a member of the company’s Executive Committee.
July 31, 2023
German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Greater Louisville business community has grown with the addition of Greg DeMuth. As a Market Executive, Greg will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
July 7, 2023
German American Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art financial center in New Albany with a ribbon cutting, open house and check presentation to local schools on Friday, July 7th. The company was honored to have the One Southern Indiana team, several dignitaries from the local community, and German American Bank’s executive leadership join the celebration.
July 5, 2023
German American is proud to announce that Ashley Kirk, Vice President, Internal Audit Manager, recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. She was recognized on June 2nd with an LSU graduation diploma and outstanding Bank Management Simulation performance designation.
June 8, 2023
German American Bank announces that Tony Denger and Brendan Norman have joined the company’s commercial banking team in Greenwood, Indiana. Denger joins as Senior Commercial Banking Officer, and Norman joins the company as Vice President, Private Banking. They join Market Executive, Mike Sorrells, and Senior Commercial Banking Officer, David McNichols, in serving the financial needs of the Greenwood-area business community.
May 15, 2023
German American Bank has shown its commitment to supporting the military service of current and future employees by making a pledge to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program.
April 13, 2023
German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Greater Louisville business community has grown with the addition of Jessica Anaya. As a Commercial Banker, she will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
April 7, 2023
German American Bank announces that Logan Baumann has joined the company’s Wealth Advisory Group to serve the wealth management needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Logan joins the company as a Wealth Advisor.
March 29, 2023
BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, recently awarded German American Bank its top (5-Star) rating. The Company has earned this ranking for the 30th consecutive time.
March 23, 2023
German American Bancorp, Inc. has earned the #19 ranking out of 196 community banks in the nation on the S&P Global Market Intelligence annual ranking of 2022’s best-performing community banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion.
March 21, 2023
German American Bank has more than 110 years of experience in disciplined growth with strong financial management. We are well-capitalized, financially strong, and well positioned to serve our customers and communities for years to come.
February 27, 2023
German American Bank’s Alexis Belcher and Caley Mahoney have both passed the required exams to receive the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). The designation serves as a benchmark of competency in the finance profession, recognized as the leading credential in corporate treasury worldwide.
January 31, 2023
Due to inclement winter weather and for the safety of our employees and customers, some of our locations will be opening with a delay today, Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
January 3, 2023
German American Bancorp, Inc. has announced the appointment of Angela Curry, General Counsel and Vice President for Legal Affairs at the University of Louisville, to its corporate board of directors effective as of January 1, 2023.
December 23, 2022
November 21, 2022
German American announces the appointment of Diana Wilderman as President of the company’s insurance division, German American Insurance. As an 11 year veteran of German American Insurance, Diana will shape the strategic direction of the insurance division. As President, she will work with the insurance team to build an even stronger customer experience with focus on product offerings, team culture, and continuous improvement to provide customer service excellence to personal, business and commercial insurance clients.
September 19, 2022
German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Shelby County business community has grown with the addition of Michael Ritchey. As Vice President, Commercial Banking, he will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative business banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
September 13, 2022
German American Bank announces Brett A. Stilwell has joined the company as Market President. In this role, he will lead the Clark and Floyd County financial services team, which offers commercial and personal banking, insurance, investments and wealth advisory services.
August 2, 2022
German American Bank announces the promotion of Eldridge L. Harris to Mortgage Sales Manager. Harris will lead the company’s mortgage loan originators in Southeast Indiana, Greater Louisville and the surrounding counties. He will have an active role in helping his team to provide customized lending solutions while delivering customer service excellence.
August 1, 2022
German American Bank has announced it will serve as title sponsor of this year’s Shelbyville Horse Show held August 3rd through the 6th at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.
June 30, 2022
German American Bancorp, Inc. has announced the appointment of Diane Medley, Executive Chairman of Mountjoy Chilton Medley CPAs and Advisors, to its corporate board of directors effective as of July 1, 2022.
May 31, 2022
German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Evansville business community has grown with the addition of Chris Collins. As Vice President, Commercial Lending, he will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative business banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
May 25, 2022
German American Bank and EVERFI have announced the five winners of their Financial Literacy Bee Capstone Essay contest with each to receive a $500 VISA gift card. The EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee is a national financial literacy challenge and essay contest open to students ages 13-19. Of the over 1,200 students participating in its market area, German American Bank had 249 capstone essays submitted. Of those submissions, one overall winner was awarded by EVERFI and four regional winners were awarded by German American Bank.
May 24, 2022
German American Bank announced today the addition of Kelvin Canaday as Vice President, Commercial Banking serving the financial needs of businesses in Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Gibson Counties.
April 29, 2022
German American Bank has donated $35,000 to seven local non-profit organizations to celebrate the expansion of their footprint into Shelby, Spencer, Owen, and Gallatin Counties. German American leaders presented checks for $5,000 to representatives of Metro United Way’s Farmers Feeding Families, Awake Ministries’ Serenity Center, Centro Latino, Operation Care Kentucky, Owen County Schools’ Power Pack Program, Taylorsville Main Street Association, and the Gallatin Educational Excellence Foundation.
April 12, 2022
German American Bank today announced that the financial services team serving the Shelbyville market area will be growing with the addition of Christine Emerson as Vice President, Treasury Management and Kris Hayden as Market Executive. Both Emerson and Hayden will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s financial solutions with a focus on building and developing relationships, local decision making, and a strong commitment to community.
March 31, 2022
German American Bank today announced that the financial services team serving the Louisville business community will be growing with the addition of Alex Hacker, Andy Mayer, and Scott Touro. As Commercial Lenders Hacker, Mayer and Touro will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative business banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.
March 28, 2022
German American Bank has announced its sponsorship of this year’s EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee. A sponsor since the inaugural event in 2020, German American Bank is excited to once again offer access to this regional challenge taking place April 1-15, 2022. The financial literacy course is available for students and their parents and features an essay scholarship contest open to junior high and high school students (ages 13-19).
March 24, 2022
German American Bank is proud to announce that they will once again be the title sponsor for the 2022 YMCA BAR-B-Q 5K set for May 14th in downtown Owensboro, KY. This race is in conjunction with the 2022 BAR-B-Q Block Party and the community is invited to run or walk in the event.
March 8, 2022
German American Bank announces the leadership team of Chris Dew, Market President; Nicole Durbin, Retail Banking Officer; and Bill Williams, Commercial Banking and Credit Officer, to lead the financial services team serving the Shelbyville market area of Shelby, Spencer, Owen and Gallatin Counties in Kentucky. Together they will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking, insurance and investment financial solutions with a focus on client relationships, local decision-making, and a strong commitment to community.
February 10, 2022
German American Bank announces the promotions of Jay Baker, Michael Kern, Greg Cardinal and Rachel Levin into new leadership roles within the company.
February 4, 2022
January 26, 2022
German American Bank announces that Tashina Ashley has joined the company as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Warren County in Kentucky. Tashina helps customers who are purchasing, building, or refinancing their homes to find lending solutions that are customized to their specific financial needs while delivering prompt customer service excellence.
January 11, 2022
German American Bank announces the promotion of Lindsay Botsch to Market President. She will lead the financial services team serving Vanderburgh, Warrick and Gibson Counties in their efforts to deliver customized financial solutions to businesses, individuals and families backed by a commitment to customer service excellence.
December 13, 2021
German American Bank has made a $25,000 donation to the Daviess County Historical Society (DCHS) and Museum for the “Access to History” renovation and restoration project.
November 4, 2021
As a part of their continued commitment to supporting local schools and workforce development, German American has announced they will be sponsoring a financial literacy program for Glasgow Christian Academy. The goal is to equip students with money management and career skills through their Money Smart financial education curriculum. The sponsorship includes a monetary donation and resources for teachers to lead the courses.
October 27, 2021
German American Bank has once again been recognized as the Best Bank in Indiana in Newsweek’s second annual “America’s Best Banks” ranking. This prestigious award comes as part of Newsweek’s 2022 list of America’s Best Banks produced in partnership with LendingTree
October 6, 2021
German American Bank announces that Haley Prince will be taking on a new role as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Simpson County, Kentucky. Haley specializes in customized financial solutions delivered with prompt, accurate, and courteous service for customers who are building, purchasing, or refinancing their homes.
September 20, 2021
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) (“German American”) and Citizens Union Bancorp of Shelbyville, Inc. (“CUB”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge CUB into German American. Upon completion of the transaction, CUB’s subsidiary bank, Citizens Union Bank of Shelbyville, Inc., will be merged into German American’s subsidiary bank, German American Bank.
August 26, 2021
Clay W. Ewing, retired vice chairman of German American Bank was honored by the Indiana Bankers Association with the IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence award. The awards ceremony told place Aug. 16 in a private ceremony at the IBA Convention in French Lick. This award, the Association’s highest honor, celebrates exceptional leaders who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.
August 24, 2021
German American Bank has announced that Ann Brown, Vice President, Talent Management, has graduated from the Human Resource Management School. The program, offered by the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ties together important issues in human resource management with an understanding of the business of banking.
August 20, 2021
German American Bank announces Kyle Aud has joined the company as the Owensboro Market President. In this role, he will lead the Company’s financial services team which offers commercial and personal banking, insurance, investments and wealth advisory services in the Owensboro-area and surrounding counties. Kyle replaces Amy Jackson who has been promoted to lead corporate-level initiatives as the Senior Vice President – Administrative Development and Strategic Planning.
August 10, 2021
German American Bank has made a donation of $60,000 to CDFI Friendly Bloomington, Inc. The check was presented to CFB Executive Director Brian Payne by members of the German American Bank Bloomington team. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) share a common goal of expanding economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to financial products and services for local residents and businesses.
August 3, 2021
German American Bank announces the promotion of Jackie Hochstetler to Vice President, Application Support Manager. This position has responsibility for all support aspects of the company’s banking software applications to ensure ongoing service and support is maintained to an optimum service level.
July 23, 2021
German American Bank announces Jason Schroeder has joined the company as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Clark and Floyd Counties in Indiana. Jason specializes in providing individuals and families with customized lending solutions for purchasing, building, or refinancing their homes. He delivers customer service excellence while tending to each customer’s specific financial needs.
July 7, 2021
German American Bank has made a donation of $50,000 to the Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition. The check was presented to SWICACC Executive Director Tammy Lampert by members of the German American leadership team. Since 2009, SWICACC has been providing a safe reporting location for children who are victims of crime along with their families. Their community-based, multi-disciplinary teams provide support, promote justice, and help to prevent violence.
June 25, 2021
German American Bank announces that Jefferson Watters has joined the company as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Jefferson County in Kentucky as well as Clark and Floyd Counties in Indiana. Jefferson assists customers in providing customized lending solutions for purchasing, building, or refinancing their homes. He delivers customer service excellence while tending to each customer’s specific financial needs.
June 22, 2021
German American Bank announces that Kyle Kempf has joined the company as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Warrick and Vanderburgh Counties in Indiana. Kyle helps customers who are purchasing, building, or refinancing their homes to find lending solutions that are customized to their specific financial needs while delivering prompt customer service excellence
June 21, 2021
German American Bank has announced the four winners of their Financial Literacy Bee Capstone Essay contest with each to receive a $500 savings account. The EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee is a national contest open to high school students, ages 13-18. Of the over 2,800 essays submitted nationally, German American Bank had 309 essays entered from its market area. Of those 309 essays, four regional winners were chosen.
June 17, 2021
German American Bank announces that Nicholas Kleaving has joined the mortgage lending team as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties in Indiana. Nick offers guidance for customers who are building, purchasing, or refinancing their home.
May 5, 2021
German American announces the addition of Angela Record to the Wealth Advisory Group. Angela will be serving Madison, Indiana, and the surrounding area as a Wealth Advisor.
February 25, 2021
German American Bank announces that Justin Soderlund has joined the company’s Wealth Advisory Group to serve the wealth management needs of individuals, families, and businesses.
February 8, 2021
German American Bank announces that Steven Caudill has joined the mortgage lending team as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Daviess County, KY.
January 25, 2021
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported record quarterly earnings of $20.9 million, or $0.79 per share, during the fourth quarter 2020 and that, for the 11th consecutive year, the Company has achieved record annual earnings posting annual net income of $62.2 million, or $2.34 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.
January 11, 2021
As a part of the grand-opening celebration of their new 3930 South Walnut St. office in Bloomington, German American Bank is making a $10,000 donation to Bloomington non-profit organizations through their Visit and Vote campaign. Customers and community members were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite Bloomington non-profit from a list of 33 participating organizations. Voting took place from the grand opening date of November 9th through Saturday, December 19th with the top 3 organizations to receive $3,333 each.
January 6, 2021
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) has moved forward with the implementation of its previously announced management succession plan.
December 1, 2020
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, local first responders with Carter Fire District were awarded a grain rescue tube/auger system and specialized training from German American Insurance and Nationwide. Carter Fire District is one of 41 fire departments across the nation to receive these resources through the 2020 Nationwide campaign.
November 19, 2020
German American Bank announces that Blake Templeton will be taking on a new role as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Daviess County, KY. Blake specializes in customized financial solutions delivered with prompt, accurate, and courteous service for customers who are building, purchasing, or refinancing their homes.
October 26, 2020
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported third quarter earnings of $14.6 million, or $0.55 per share, for the quarter ending on September 30, 2020.
October 22, 2020
As a part of their continued commitment to supporting local schools and workforce development, German American has announced they will be sponsoring a financial literacy program for Barren County Schools. The goal is to equip high school students with money management and career skills through their Money Smart financial education curriculum.
October 20, 2020
German American Bank was recently recognized as the Best Bank in Indiana by Newsweek in their inaugural “America’s Best Banks” ranking. This ranking recognizes banks in a variety of categories that best serve their customers’ needs in today’s challenging times.
October 1, 2020
As a part of their continued commitment to supporting local schools and workforce development, German American has announced they will be sponsoring a financial literacy program for Glasgow Independent Schools. The goal is to equip high school students with money management and career skills through their Money Smart financial education curriculum.
September 17, 2020
German American Bank announces that Todd Barron and Bart Brown have joined the company’s Wealth Advisory Group to serve the wealth management needs of individuals, families, and businesses in the Louisville area. Todd joins the company as Senior Wealth Advisor, CFP®. Bart joins the company as Wealth Advisor, JD. German American Wealth Advisory Group currently manages over $1.1 billion in assets and serves clients throughout the company’s footprint in Kentucky and Indiana.
August 26, 2020
German American Bank announces the addition of Derek Wynn as an Agricultural and Commercial Banking Officer serving Jefferson County, Indiana and the surrounding communities.
August 10, 2020
German American announces the addition of Ken Wigand to the Wealth Advisory Group. Ken will be serving as Vice President, Wealth Advisor in Dubois County. After recently joining the team, Ken worked to obtain the Certified Wealth Strategist designation.
July 29, 2020
German American Bank announces that Amanda Meza joined the company as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Bartholomew County in Indiana.
July 27, 2020
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported quarterly earnings of $14.3 million, or $0.54 per share, for the quarter ending on June 30, 2020.
July 16, 2020
German American Bank announces that Ashley Smith will be taking on a new role as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings counties in Indiana.
June 26, 2020
Becky Shelton, Financial Center Manager with German American Bank in Owensboro, has graduated from the 2019-2020 Leadership Owensboro program. Each year’s class of business and educational leaders is selected through an application process. This 10-month program is focused on educating and engaging individuals to reach their potential and maximize their impact in the community.
June 25, 2020
German American is proud to announce that Brent Sternberg, Regional President and Senior Vice President Wealth Management, recently graduated from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He was recognized on June 12 with a Stonier diploma and Wharton leadership certificate.
June 23, 2020
German American Bank announces the addition of April Bush as Mortgage Loan Originator serving Monroe County in Indiana. For customers who are building, purchasing, or refinancing homes, April specializes in customized financial solutions delivered with prompt, accurate, and courteous service.
June 17, 2020
German American Bank announces the addition of Pamela Costin as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking serving the financial needs of businesses in the greater Louisville area.
June 15, 2020
German American Bank announces that Cindy Kinnarney has joined the company as their North Region President. She will lead the Company’s financial services team serving Monroe and Lawrence Counties with financial products and services offerings in personal and business banking, insurance, investments and wealth advisory services.
April 16, 2020
German American Bank is sponsoring the EVERFI National Financial Bee to encourage students in 7th to 10th grades in southern Indiana and Kentucky to participate in the first-of-its-kind nationwide financial literacy challenge through April 30, 2020.
January 27, 2020
German American Bancorp, Inc. reported that, for the 10th consecutive year, the Company has achieved record annual earnings, posting net income of $59.2 million, or $2.29 per share, for the year ended on December 31, 2019.
January 15, 2020
German American Bank congratulates Brenda Sermersheim on her distinction as the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Districts’ Supervisor of the Year.
January 9, 2020
German American Bank announces that Alexis Belcher and Monica Tabor have joined the company’s banking team to serve the financial needs of the Louisville area business community. Alexis joins the company as a Treasury Management Officer, and Monica joins the company as Commercial Loan Sales and Service Assistant. They join Jason Adler and Kelley Chandler to serve the financial needs of the Louisville business community.
November 5, 2019
German American Bank presented a check for $75,000 to the Tri County YMCA’s Reimagine Your Y Capital Campaign. These funds will have a direct impact on the facility and programming expansion the Tri-County YMCA plans to complete mid year of 2020.
October 31, 2019
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) reported quarterly earnings of $13.1 million, or $0.49 per share, in the third quarter of 2019. This level of quarterly earnings performance was an increase of approximately $425,000, or 3% on a reported net income basis over third quarter 2018 net income of $12.6 million, or $0.55 per share. On a per share basis, the quarter-over-quarter comparison was reflective of a higher level of shares outstanding in 2019 resulting in a $0.06, or approximately 11%, decrease in reported earnings per share relative to the third quarter of 2018. The current year earnings are reflective of the inclusion of the acquisition of Citizens First Corporation of Bowling Green, Kentucky on July 1, 2019 and the acquisition of First Security, Inc. of Owensboro, Kentucky on October 15, 2018.
October 4, 2019
German American Bank announces that Lauren H. Wilson will serve on the company’s West Regional Advisory Board which includes the Daviess, Martin, Pike, Knox, and Gibson County markets. Lauren joins current board members Jeff Clark, Brad Dale, Stephen Lankford, and James Yagle.
October 3, 2019
German American Bank announces that Jason Adler and Kelley Chandler have joined the company’s commercial lending team to serve the financial needs of the Louisville area business community. Jason joins the company as Market Executive. Kelley joins the company as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking.
September 5, 2019
Julia Thomas has recently joined the German American Insurance team as an Employee Benefits Consultant based in our Bedford, Indiana, office and will support the company’s entire growing footprint. She works with HR and Executives to identify and eliminate the medical overspend in their health plans to drive the best value. By focusing on quality, efficiency, and best-in-class care within the healthcare supply chain, she helps clients achieve a competitive advantage to acquire top talent while lowering costs to increase cash flow.
September 5, 2019
German American Bank announces the addition of Andy Jaisle as Vice President, Commercial Banking serving Decatur and Ripley counties in Indiana.
September 4, 2019
German American Bank is proud to announce, Brock Goggins, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, was recently awarded a diploma from the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to his diploma, he received a Certificate of Executive Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business Professional and Executive Development.
September 3, 2019
German American Bank is hosting a Latino Community Connect event on Friday, September 6, at their Huntingburg office, located at 309 E 13th Street. All are welcome to join us for a festive carne asada meal and prizes from 5:30 – 7:00 pm eastern time.
August 28, 2019
German American Bank announces the addition of Craig Long as Vice President, Agricultural Banking serving Dubois and Spencer counties in Indiana.
August 19, 2019
German American Bank is sponsoring a Clean Sweep event in Tell City, Indiana on Saturday, August 24th. Non-profit organizations will form teams to help clean up throughout the Tell City community and German American will donate money to the non-profit organization for each bag of trash collected.
August 19, 2019
German American Bank announces the addition of Emily Olberding as Mortgage Loan Originator serving Perry and Spencer counties in Indiana. For customers who are building, purchasing, or refinancing homes, Emily specializes in customized financial solutions delivered with prompt, accurate, and courteous service.
August 8, 2019
Clayton Rose, Branch Manager with German American Bank in Sellersburg, has recently been elected to the Executive Council for the Indiana University Alumni Association. Since its beginning in 1854, the IU Alumni Association has led efforts to grow the University, provide educational opportunities for students, and keep graduates connected to the University and each other.
August 6, 2019
German American Bank announces that J. Christopher Hopgood has joined the company’s Southwest Regional Advisory Board which serves Vanderburgh and Warrick counties in Indiana and Henderson County in Kentucky. Chris joins current board members Kyle Fields, Michael R. Hinton, Christina Ryan, James R. Miller, and Marc Fine who is a Corporate Board representative to the Southwest Regional Advisory Board.
July 30, 2019
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) reported record quarterly earnings of $15.3 million, or $0.61 per share, for the quarter ending on June 30, 2019. This level of quarterly earnings performance was an increase of 27%, on a per share basis, compared with the second quarter 2018 net income of $11.1 million, or $0.48 per share. The current quarter earnings also compared favorably with the first quarter 2019 net income of $15.1 million, or $0.60 per share.
July 10, 2019
German American Bank announces the addition of three new Mortgage Loan Originators serving the Bowling Green area.
July 1, 2019
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) announced today that it has completed its merger with Citizens First Corporation., the parent company of Citizens First Bank, Inc. of Bowling Green, Kentucky, effective at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern time) on July 1, 2019. Immediately following completion of the holding company transaction, Citizens First Bank merged with and into German American’s banking subsidiary, German American Bank.
June 11, 2019
Customers at all German American locations will be able to enjoy refreshments and enter to win prizes during a Customer Appreciation Celebration on Friday, June 14.
June 11, 2019
German American Bank is celebrating the grand opening of a new banking office at 3264 Highway 54 in Owensboro on Friday, June 14. Members of the Owensboro community are invited to join the local team for prizes, refreshments, and bounce house activities for kids from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
June 7, 2019
German American Bank presented $2500 checks to representatives from Community Ventures and REACH, Inc. during a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at their Lexington – Wellington banking office.
June 6, 2019
German American Bank made a donation of $2,500 to American Red Cross’s Southeast Chapter in Bloomington, Indiana. The mission of the American Red Cross is to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
May 29, 2019
German American Bank announces the financial services company will open a full service retail banking office in Downtown Henderson. German American will construct a full service retail banking office on the corner of Green and Center streets.
May 27, 2019
German American Bank is pleased to announce the kickoff of our Summer Internship Program. Seven interns, demonstrating a series of characteristics including strong communication skills and work ethic, as well as a positive attitude, were selected from a pool of candidates to jump-start their careers in banking.
May 14, 2019
Ben Schmitt has recently joined the German American Insurance team as a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant based in our Evansville office and will support all of our growing footprint. He works with HR and Executives to identify and eliminate the medical overspend in their health plan to drive the best value.
April 29, 2019
German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) reported record quarterly earnings of $15.1 million, or $0.60 per share, for the quarter ending on March 31, 2019.
February 21, 2019
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) ("German American") and Citizens First Corporation, Bowling Green, Kentucky (NASDAQ: CZFC) ("Citizens First"), announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Citizens First into German American. Upon completion of the transaction, Citizens First’s subsidiary bank, Citizens First Bank, Inc., will be merged into German American's subsidiary bank, German American Bank.
January 29, 2019
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) reported that the Company has achieved record annual earnings for the year ended on December 31, 2018, marking the 9th consecutive year of record performance.
January 11, 2019
German American Insurance participated in the Tour of Honor Program sponsored by Pekin Insurance to honor those who served in our military by supporting the Honor Flight Network. For every life insurance application German American Insurance submitted through Pekin Insurance, money was donated to the Honor Flight Network.
December 10, 2018
German American Bank’s utilization of the US SBA 504 loan program for small businesses was recognized by Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation at its annual meeting.
November 19, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Security Summit partners today warned the public of a surge of fraudulent emails impersonating the IRS and using tax transcripts as bait to entice users to open documents containing malware.
October 29, 2018
German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) Reports Third Quarter Earnings for 2018.
October 15, 2018
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of First Security, Inc., the parent company of First Security Bank, Inc. of Owensboro, Kentucky, effective as of October 15, 2018.
August 6, 2018
German American announces that James (Jim) A. Huebner, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at OFS Brands, has joined Zach Bawel, Peter Ariens, Matt Eckert, and Ken D. Mulzer, Jr., to serve on the 2019 - 2020 South Central Region Advisory Board.
July 30, 2018
German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) Reports Second Quarter Earnings for 2018.
July 27, 2018
Marsh, Berry & Company, Inc. (“MarshBerry”), recently named German American Insurance as one of five independent insurance agencies throughout the United States to receive honorable mentions in its inaugural MAX Performer recognition award. The award recognizes independent agencies that have strong financials, foster a client-first culture, and strive for operational excellence with an innovative mind-set.
June 29, 2018
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GABC) today announced that Zachary W. Bawel has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Bawel has also been appointed to the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, and to the board of directors of the Company’s bank subsidiary, German American Bank.
June 4, 2018
German American Bank announces the promotion of Erin Kindle as a Wealth Advisor in Madison, Indiana. Erin, along with John Muessel, Vice President and Senior Wealth Advisor, are proud to serve Ripley and Jefferson Counties, along with Carroll County, Kentucky. For customers who are interested in Asset Management, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, or retirement plans and services, our Wealth Advisory team specializes in customized wealth advisory solutions delivered with prompt, accurate, and courteous service.
May 23, 2018
German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:GABC) ("German American") and First Security, Inc. (OTCQX:FIIT) ("First Security") announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge First Security into German American. Upon completion of the transaction, First Security’s subsidiary bank, First Security Bank, Inc., will be merged into German American's subsidiary bank, German American Bank.
May 22, 2018
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) has announced its banking subsidiary, German American Bank (“German American”) has completed the acquisition of the five branch network in Columbus and Greensburg, Indiana from First Financial Bank (formerly MainSource Bank) (“First Financial”).
May 16, 2018
German American Bank has partnered with the AllPoint ATM network, the world’s largest surcharge-free ATM network, to offer customers expanded access to a network of over 55,000 fee-free ATMs worldwide.
May 11, 2018
German American Bank has been honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). The award was presented on May 2 at the IBA Mega Conference in downtown Indianapolis, in recognition of German American Bank’s Association involvement throughout 2017.
February 13, 2018
German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) today announced that its banking subsidiary, German American Bancorp ("German American"), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire five branches in Columbus and Greensburg, Indiana, with approximately $160 million deposits and $134 million in loans, as of December 31, 2017, from MainSource Bank ("MainSource"), the banking subsidiary of MainSource Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSFG).
January 22, 2018
German American Bank was recently recognized by the Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation (CDC) as one of their top two 2017 Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 lenders in Indiana. Dan Collignon, a Regional Executive Vice President and Commercial Credit Officer at German American Bank, was also recognized individually as having created the most SBA 504 loan debenture dollars in 2017.
December 14, 2017
Gene Mattingly, German American Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Consultant, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, has been selected as one of Bank Investment Consultant magazine's top 100 Advisors in the United States.
November 2, 2017
Alisha Roberts has recently joined the German American Insurance team as a Personal Risk Manager serving Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings Counties.
October 10, 2017
September 8, 2017
New regulations for the financial industry will affect the speed of electronic payments and access to financial information.
Beginning Friday, September 15th, German American, along with every other financial institution in the country, will be required to follow new electronic payment regulations which will change the times that we apply certain electronic debit payments to your account.
August 17, 2017
German American Bank Vice President Invests in Affordable Housing
John Clauss, German American Bank Vice President, Commercial Banking, received the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis 2017 Community Spirit Award August 16 at the Indiana Housing Conference for affordable housing professionals in Indiana.
August 9, 2017
June 29, 2017
German American Insurance announces that Brent Pfister has earned his Cerfitied School Risk Manager Designation.
March 14, 2017
Mark A. Schroeder, a chairman and chief executive officer of German American Bancorp, Jasper, has been honored with a concurrent resolution by the Indiana Senate and House.
January 3, 2017
German American Insurance is please to announce that the Adams Insurance Agency in Madison became German American Insurance effective January 1, 2017.
August 19, 2016
German American announces the promotion of Jim McDonald to Regional Executive Vice President Agricultural and Commercial Lending.
July 8, 2016
JASPER, Ind., German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) and its banking subsidiary, German American Bancorp has announced a number of promotions to its executive and senior officer group. Mark A. Schroeder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, made the following comments regarding the announcement, “In response to the tremendous growth we‘ve experienced as a Company in recent years and in preparation for what we see as continued, excellent prospects for future growth, we are very pleased to announce the following executive promotions.”
May 4, 2016
VINCENNES, Ind. - German American Bank has joined the growing number of community organizations backing Kimmell Park improvements in Vincennes.
April 1, 2016
German American Insurance has been selected for membership in the Safeco Premier Partner Program, which recognizes the outstanding achievement and partnership of only the best agencies.
January 26, 2016
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