Salin bank isn’t just “in” your community, we’re involved in your community. Here are our local presidents. Feel free to say hello to them the next time you see them around town.
Indianapolis / Marion County | Columbus / Bartholomew County | Fort Wayne / Allen County | Lafayette / Tippecanoe County | Logansport / Cass and Carroll Counties | Kokomo / Howard County | Marion / Grant County
Gregory Marquiss
Senior Vice President, Trust and Financial Services Manager
E-mail: g.marquiss@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1012
As Senior Vice President and Trust and Financial Services Manager, Greg is responsible for overseeing Salin Bank’s full-service trust department and investment brokerage operations. He manages his own portfolio of clients, in addition to the collective portfolios of all Trust clients. Additionally, Greg chairs Salin Bank’s Administrative and Investment Review Committee and Trust Committee, which works to ensure prudent decisions and sound investments.
Michael Sorrells
EVP, Regional President
E-mail: m.sorrells@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1048
Charles Gearhart
AVP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 5011
Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.
In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.
Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.
Kelley Leix
VP Senior Private Banking Officer
E-mail: k.leix@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1044
Kelley leads the Private Banking team for Salin Bank & Trust Company. Kelley also directly supports Private Banking clients in Indianapolis and surrounding counties. She works with her team to provide innovative, competitive products that meet the demands of existing and prospective high net-worth clients. She also helps coordinate the development of new products and acts as a liaison between the bank and private banking clients to ensure the best service and solutions possible. Prior to joining the Salin team, Kelley worked for a large national bank as both a Manager and Sales Manager.
Outside of the office, Kelley readily shares her time and talents with the Zionsville Rotary Club and the Zionsville Relay for Life.
Kelley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Miami University (Ohio).
Michael Marbaugh
VP Investments
E-mail: m.marbaugh@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1055
Mike provides financial, retirement and investment planning and prides himself on offering personalized service to all his clients in Indianapolis and surrounding counties. Michael also specializes in small and midsize business retirement plans. Prior to joining Salin Bank in 1998, Mike worked as a Financial Advisor for a large investment firm and an Associate Vice President in Commercial Lending for a large local bank.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys volunteering for the St. Luke Catholic Church Athletic and Stewardship Committees as well as coaching youth basketball.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Indiana University. Mike is Series 7 Certified, is a Registered Investment Advisor and Securities Principal, and is also Life Insurance Licensed.
Timothy Schlichte
SVP Senior Commercial Loan Officer
E-mail: t.schlichte@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1064
Tim is responsible for managing his current commercial loan portfolio while developing new business relationships. His primary areas of focus include real estate, manufacturing, distribution, and family-owned businesses. He is also responsible for managing Salin’s Business Lending team in Indianapolis.
Outside the banking center, Tim keeps active in his community, serving various organizations including Meals on Wheels, The Penrod Society, and Noblesville Youth Baseball.
Tim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Xavier University.
Theresa Walker
VP Trust Officer
E-mail: t.walker@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1056
Theresa brings her experience and insight to her Salin clients as she helps them maximize their investments while minimizing tax implications primarily through institutional trusts, retirement services, and custodial accounts. Theresa joined the Salin Bank team after 24 years with a large national bank, where she handled both personal and institutional accounts within the Investment Management Group.
Outside the office, Theresa is an active member of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.
Theresa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Indiana University.
Max Felts
Commercial Lending Officer
E-mail: m.felts@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1061
Max develops and maintains business banking relationships with companies in the greater Indianapolis area. As with all Salin loan officers, he prides himself on listening and understanding a client’s needs to provide the loan structure and terms that best meets that company’s particular needs.
Outside of the office, Max is active in his community by volunteering his time for both Meals on Wheels and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Max has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Ball State University.
Katie Smardo
VP / Cash Management Officer
E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2014
Katie provides the highest level of service to private banking clients to assist them with their borrowing, depository, cash management and investment needs. She specializes in small business and SBA lending. As a cash management expert, she works with her clients to provide the best mix of products and services for their individual needs.
Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers.
Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University. She also holds both her Series 7 and Series 63 License.
Erica Edwards
Private Banker
E-mail: e.edwards@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1815
Erica assists the high-net-worth clients in Indianapolis with all of their personal banking needs. She works as a liason for her clients reaching across all departments of the bank to meet the various needs of her clients. Erica strives to provide the most outstanding customer service to her exisiting clientele while working to increase lending and deposit growth in the Indianapolis region.
Erica holds an MBA from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management from Grand Valley State University.
Thomas Lannan
VP, Mortgage Division
E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1039
Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.
He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies. He earned his BA from Butler University.
Gregory Marquiss
Senior Vice President, Trust and Financial Services Manager
E-mail: g.marquiss@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1012
As Senior Vice President and Trust and Financial Services Manager, Greg is responsible for overseeing Salin Bank’s full-service trust department and investment brokerage operations. He manages his own portfolio of clients, in addition to the collective portfolios of all Trust clients. Additionally, Greg chairs Salin Bank’s Administrative and Investment Review Committee and Trust Committee, which works to ensure prudent decisions and sound investments.
Michael Sorrells
EVP, Regional President
E-mail: m.sorrells@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1048
Linda Behrman
Community President
E-mail: l.behrman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 5013
As Community President, Linda provides local leadership to Salin Bank in Columbus and the surrounding counties. She is an experienced and knowledgeable lender and business advisor, serving as a valuable resource to both her clients and the Columbus community. She champions the highest level of service for new and existing clients. Linda also works to ensure that Salin and its crewmembers remain active members of the community through the giving of their time and talents.
When she’s not representing the bank in and around the community, Linda is personally involved with the Rotary Club, the Economic Development Board, and the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County as well as Salin Bank’s own Salin Bank Popfestsm.
Linda holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State University and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.
Charles Gearhart
AVP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 5011
Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.
In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.
Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.
Rebekah Walsh
VP Private Banking Officer
E-mail: r.walsh@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 5028
Rebekah is responsible for providing commercial and individual banking solutions to high-net-worth customers and business clients in Columbus and surrounding counties. As a Private Banker, she acts as a single point of contact and handles any and all banking needs her clients may have—from loans, to cash management, to everyday transactions.
In her spare time, Rebekah serves on a number of local organizations, including the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, the Columbus Regional Hospital Foundation, and the Columbus Service League.
Rebekah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Thomas Lannan
VP, Mortgage Division
E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1039
Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.
He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies. He earned his BA from Butler University.
Gregory Marquiss
Senior Vice President, Trust and Financial Services Manager
E-mail: g.marquiss@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1012
As Senior Vice President and Trust and Financial Services Manager, Greg is responsible for overseeing Salin Bank’s full-service trust department and investment brokerage operations. He manages his own portfolio of clients, in addition to the collective portfolios of all Trust clients. Additionally, Greg chairs Salin Bank’s Administrative and Investment Review Committee and Trust Committee, which works to ensure prudent decisions and sound investments.
Robert Baker
Community President
E-mail: r.baker@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 3026
Bob Baker is responsible for providing leadership to Salin Bank’s operations in the Fort Wayne and Allen County region to ensure that all customers have access to the best banking products, competitive rates, and personal service that can only be found at an independent, family owned bank like Salin.
As a Community President of a community bank, Bob believes in staying active in the community through his service to various organizations, including Lion’s Club and the American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana.
Bob holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from Ferris State University.
Terrill Vieth
VP Commercial Team Leader
E-mail: t.vieth@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext.3061
Steven Hackman
VP Trust Officer
E-mail: s.hackman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 3055
Steve provides brokerage and investment services, comprehensive retirement and financial planning, and trust administration for clients in Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. He works closely with individuals, families and corporations to design a comprehensive plan tailored to meet their goals and expectations.
When he’s not advising his clients, Steve volunteers his time as part of the Financial Planning Association. Although he has an obvious knack for numbers, Steve is also musically inclined as a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Heartland Chamber Chorale.
Steve has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Ball State University. He also graduated from the College for Financial Planning and holds a variety of specialized certifications, including: Series 7, Series 63, CFS (Certified Fund Specialist), and CFP (Certified Financial Planner). Steve is currently pursuing his CTFA (Certified Trust and Financial Advisor) designation.
Stacy Novotny
AVP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: s.novotny@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 3037
Stacy leads the Consumer Banking Center teams in both Fort Wayne and Marion. She is responsible for overseeing and maximizing customer service, operational efficiency, and security in all banking center locations. She also serves internally on several cross-functional teams, including Salin Bank’s Technology Steering Committee. Before joining Salin, Stacy worked as a branch manager for a community bank and a regional manager for a large credit union.
Stacy attended Indiana University at South Bend.
Bradford Stanfield
VP Commercial Loan Officer
E-mail: b.stanfield@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext.3027
Brad helps companies in the Fort Wayne and Allen County area secure business loans, in addition to other banking products and services. Before joining the Salin team in 2005, Brad served as a Vice President of Investment Real Estate and Vice President of Commercial Lending for two large regional banks.
Outside the office, Brad is actively involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Brad holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Management from Ball State University.
Joshua Fern
Commercial Loan Officer
E-mail: j.fern@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 3029
Josh manages existing loans and develops new lending opportunities for business clients in Fort Wayne and Allen Counties. He analyzes prospective loans and services existing clients’ needs. He is also responsible for strengthening banking relationships with other business solutions such as cash management, online banking, and Salin remote deposit.
When he’s not serving his clients at Salin Bank, Josh serves as a member of the Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana.
Josh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University.
Thomas Lannan
VP, Mortgage Division
E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1039
Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.
He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies. He earned his BA from Butler University.
Kristy Ottinger
Private Banker
E-mail: k.ottinger@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext.3066
As a Private Banker, Kristy is the single point of contact for a select group of clients—individuals whose financial needs are complex and whose time is at a premium. Kristy provides a superior level of customer service that caters to her client's financial needs and provides access to a full range of personal and commercial financial services to help them achieve both their current and long-term goals.
Kristy is active on the Fort Wayne Chamber Ambassador's Committee.
Kristy is a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She holds both a license for Property and Casualty Insurance and Health and Life Insurance.
Gregory Marquiss
Senior Vice President, Trust and Financial Services Manager
E-mail: g.marquiss@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1012
As Senior Vice President and Trust and Financial Services Manager, Greg is responsible for overseeing Salin Bank’s full-service trust department and investment brokerage operations. He manages his own portfolio of clients, in addition to the collective portfolios of all Trust clients. Additionally, Greg chairs Salin Bank’s Administrative and Investment Review Committee and Trust Committee, which works to ensure prudent decisions and sound investments.
Joseph Howarth
Community President
E-mail: j.howarth@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536, ext. 2125
Joe is a 30+ year veteran of the banking industry and is well experienced in commercial banking, operations and management. After beginning his banking career in retail and commercial lending, he served in leadership roles for four banks in Indianapolis and Michigan. Joe has also served in senior management positions with private and public companies.
The Howarth family name is well known within banking in the Lafayette community and contiguous county markets with over sixty years of service.
Joe graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He serves on the Family Selection Committee of Habitat for Humanity.
Michelle Cox
VP Agriculture Loan Officer
E-mail: m.cox@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2165
Michelle supports clients and prospects in Logansport, Lafayette, Kokomo and surrounding counties. She assists farmers and other businesses with a variety of banking services, primarily credit and leasing. Additionally, Michelle is responsible for complete processing of agricultural loan packages, from application to closing, including detailed financial analysis, equipment and farm real estate valuations.
Michelle volunteers for numerous local organizations, including the Flora Rotary Club, the Flora Community Club, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, and the Carroll County YMCA among many others.
Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Purdue University.
Charles Gearhart
AVP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: c.gearhart@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 5011
Chuck is responsible for leading the Consumer Banking teams in Indianapolis, Lafayette and Columbus. These teams are focused on serving the banking needs of current and prospective customers by listening to customers’ needs, identifying their goals, and offering products and services to best meet their financial objectives. Before joining the Salin team, he worked as an Assistant Vice President for a large regional bank.
In his spare time, Chuck is involved with several business and civic organizations, including Kiwanis of Indiana and Rainmakers.
Chuck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and HR from Indiana University.
Douglas Ketterer
VP, Commercial Loan Officer
E-mail: d.ketterer@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2128
Doug is responsible for serving the loan and deposit needs for existing and new business customers in Lafayette and Tippecanoe Counties. In addition to managing his current loan portfolio, Doug works to develop new business relationships in the community. He also assists in serving the financial, investment, and trust needs of customers as well, by referral to other professionals within the bank that can service those needs. Before joining Salin in 1989, Doug worked as both a Vice President and a manager of several community banks in Indiana and Iowa.
In his extra time, Doug is active with Habitat for Humanity and the Boy Scouts of America.
Doug has a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University.
Laura Nicolet
Private Banking Officer
E-mail: l.nicolet@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2119
Laura serves high-net-worth clients in Lafayette and Tippecanoe County with their both day-to-day and long-term banking needs. She manages the needs of her current clientele while developing new banking relationships. She works as a liaison for all departments and services to maximize efficiency and value to her private banking clients. Before becoming a Private Banker, Laura worked as a Sales Manager at Salin, a sales manager at a large credit union, and a Sales Development Banker for a large regional bank.
When she’s not serving her private banking clients, Laura volunteers her time to local organizations such as Junior Achievement and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Indiana University.
Thomas Lannan
VP, Mortgage Division
E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1039
Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.
He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies. He earned his BA from Butler University.
Gregory Marquiss
Senior Vice President, Trust and Financial Services Manager
E-mail: g.marquiss@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1012
As Senior Vice President and Trust and Financial Services Manager, Greg is responsible for overseeing Salin Bank’s full-service trust department and investment brokerage operations. He manages his own portfolio of clients, in addition to the collective portfolios of all Trust clients. Additionally, Greg chairs Salin Bank’s Administrative and Investment Review Committee and Trust Committee, which works to ensure prudent decisions and sound investments.
Robert Massey
Community President
E-mail: r.massey@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2012
Bob provides leadership for Salin Bank’s operations in Kokomo and the surrounding counties. He also supports Salin Bank clients with a special emphasis on establishing and managing business lending and deposit relationships. He works closely with his team to provide local customers with responsive service, business expertise, and cutting-edge product offerings from across the organization. Prior to joining Salin in 1991, Bob worked as Vice President for a large regional bank.
An extremely active member of the community, Bob has served as a board member and volunteer for a variety of organizations, including the Howard Regional Health System Foundation, the Kokomo/Howard County Development Corporation, the Kokomo Downtown Association, as well as the local Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.
He has a degree in Finance from Indiana University, Kokomo, and is a graduate of the American Bankers’ Association Real Estate Lending School.
Michelle Cox
VP Agriculture Loan Officer
E-mail: m.cox@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2165
Michelle supports clients and prospects in Logansport, Lafayette, Kokomo and surrounding counties. She assists farmers and other businesses with a variety of banking services, primarily credit and leasing. Additionally, Michelle is responsible for complete processing of agricultural loan packages, from application to closing, including detailed financial analysis, equipment and farm real estate valuations.
Michelle volunteers for numerous local organizations, including the Flora Rotary Club, the Flora Community Club, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, and the Carroll County YMCA among many others.
Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Purdue University.
Valeria Stafford
AVP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: v.stafford@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2221
Val Stafford provides leadership to Salin Bank's banking centers in Kokomo, Logansport, and Carroll and Cass Counties. She is responsible for the professional growth and development of all Salin crewmembers. In turn, her teams are empowered to provide the best banking solutions and personalized service for their customers and prospects. She has more than 25 years of banking experience, working in every position from teller to personal banker to sales manager to regional sales manager.
In her spare time, Val is actively involved with the Logansport Kiwanis and the Cass County Chamber of Commerce.
Brielle Cotterman-Walls
Private Banking Officer
E-mail: b.cotterman-walls@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2022
Thomas Lannan
VP, Mortgage Division
E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1039
Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.
He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies. He earned his BA from Butler University.
Gregory Marquiss
Senior Vice President, Trust and Financial Services Manager
E-mail: g.marquiss@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1012
As Senior Vice President and Trust and Financial Services Manager, Greg is responsible for overseeing Salin Bank’s full-service trust department and investment brokerage operations. He manages his own portfolio of clients, in addition to the collective portfolios of all Trust clients. Additionally, Greg chairs Salin Bank’s Administrative and Investment Review Committee and Trust Committee, which works to ensure prudent decisions and sound investments.
Robert Massey
Community President
E-mail: r.massey@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2012
Bob provides leadership for Salin Bank’s operations in Kokomo and the surrounding counties. He also supports Salin Bank clients with a special emphasis on establishing and managing business lending and deposit relationships. He works closely with his team to provide local customers with responsive service, business expertise, and cutting-edge product offerings from across the organization. Prior to joining Salin in 1991, Bob worked as Vice President for a large regional bank.
An extremely active member of the community, Bob has served as a board member and volunteer for a variety of organizations, including the Howard Regional Health System Foundation, the Kokomo/Howard County Development Corporation, the Kokomo Downtown Association, as well as the local Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.
He has a degree in Finance from Indiana University, Kokomo, and is a graduate of the American Bankers’ Association Real Estate Lending School.
Valeria Stafford
AVP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: v.stafford@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2221
Val Stafford provides leadership to Salin Bank's banking centers in Kokomo, Logansport, and Carroll and Cass Counties. She is responsible for the professional growth and development of all Salin crewmembers. In turn, her teams are empowered to provide the best banking solutions and personalized service for their customers and prospects. She has more than 25 years of banking experience, working in every position from teller to personal banker to sales manager to regional sales manager.
In her spare time, Val is actively involved with the Logansport Kiwanis and the Cass County Chamber of Commerce.
Jeffrey Zollman
VP Senior Loan Officer
E-mail: j.zollman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2018
Jeff’s responsibilities include managing existing business loans and developing new business relationships through lending and cash management solutions. A substantial concentration of his work is in the financing of commercial real estate. Previous to his career with Salin, Jeff gained twenty one years of experience with a large, national bank, where he served as Senior Lending Officer, a Senior Vice President, and finally as Regional President during his tenure.
In his spare time, Jeff is actively involved in the Rotary Club of Kokomo, the Community Foundation of Howard County, and the Kokomo Revolving Loan Fund.
Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Ball State University where he concentrated in Pre-Law. In addition, he has a degree from the Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin.
Brielle Cotterman-Walls
Private Banking Officer
E-mail: b.cotterman-walls@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2022
Katie Smardo
VP / Cash Management Officer
E-mail: k.smardo@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 2014
Katie provides the highest level of service to private banking clients to assist them with their borrowing, depository, cash management and investment needs. She specializes in small business and SBA lending. As a cash management expert, she works with her clients to provide the best mix of products and services for their individual needs.
Community involvement is important to Katie, and she serves in a leadership capacity as President of the Rotary Club/Kokomo Early Risers.
Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Purdue University. She also holds both her Series 7 and Series 63 License.
Thomas Lannan
VP, Mortgage Division
E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1039
Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.
He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies. He earned his BA from Butler University.
Gregory Marquiss
Senior Vice President, Trust and Financial Services Manager
E-mail: g.marquiss@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1012
As Senior Vice President and Trust and Financial Services Manager, Greg is responsible for overseeing Salin Bank’s full-service trust department and investment brokerage operations. He manages his own portfolio of clients, in addition to the collective portfolios of all Trust clients. Additionally, Greg chairs Salin Bank’s Administrative and Investment Review Committee and Trust Committee, which works to ensure prudent decisions and sound investments.
Steven Hackman
VP Trust Officer
E-mail: s.hackman@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 3055
Steve provides brokerage and investment services, comprehensive retirement and financial planning, and trust administration for clients in Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. He works closely with individuals, families and corporations to design a comprehensive plan tailored to meet their goals and expectations.
When he’s not advising his clients, Steve volunteers his time as part of the Financial Planning Association. Although he has an obvious knack for numbers, Steve is also musically inclined as a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Heartland Chamber Chorale.
Steve has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Ball State University. He also graduated from the College for Financial Planning and holds a variety of specialized certifications, including: Series 7, Series 63, CFS (Certified Fund Specialist), and CFP (Certified Financial Planner). Steve is currently pursuing his CTFA (Certified Trust and Financial Advisor) designation.
Stacy Novotny
AVP Regional Sales Manager
E-mail: s.novotny@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 3037
Stacy leads the Consumer Banking Center teams in both Fort Wayne and Marion. She is responsible for overseeing and maximizing customer service, operational efficiency, and security in all banking center locations. She also serves internally on several cross-functional teams, including Salin Bank’s Technology Steering Committee. Before joining Salin, Stacy worked as a branch manager for a community bank and a regional manager for a large credit union.
Stacy attended Indiana University at South Bend.
Thomas Lannan
VP, Mortgage Division
E-mail: t.lannan@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext. 1039
Tom is an experienced mortgage professional who is responsible for leading Salin Bank’s mortgage team, including lenders and support staff.
He has a depth of experience in sales, sales training, and sales management, having previously worked for several large regional and national banks and mortgage companies. He earned his BA from Butler University.
Kristy Ottinger
Private Banker
E-mail: k.ottinger@salin.com
Phone: 1-800-320-7536 ext.3066
As a Private Banker, Kristy is the single point of contact for a select group of clients—individuals whose financial needs are complex and whose time is at a premium. Kristy provides a superior level of customer service that caters to her client's financial needs and provides access to a full range of personal and commercial financial services to help them achieve both their current and long-term goals.
Kristy is active on the Fort Wayne Chamber Ambassador's Committee.
Kristy is a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She holds both a license for Property and Casualty Insurance and Health and Life Insurance.
