CFBINDIANA - Key Persons


Adam Pleva

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Lender

Adrienne Riddle

Job Titles:
  • VP, Treasury Management Officer

Austin Schultz

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Lender

Bea Wiles - COO, SVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • SVP
Bea is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. She has been with Community First Bank since its inception in 2003. Bea has served in many roles in the Operations Department and is now the Chief Operating Officer.

Bill Hingst

Job Titles:
  • President of the Board
  • Board President & Chairman for CFB / President of Mid America Beverage

Bob Hickman - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Credit Officer
  • EVP
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Chief Credit Officer of Community First Bank
Bob received both his Bachelor's in Marketing and a Master's in Finance from Western Michigan University. He has over 30 years of experience in finance and credit, and Bob has been with Community First Bank since its founding in 2003. Bob serves as the immediate past chair and current board member with the Community Foundation of Howard County, and he is a member of the Economic Development Board within the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance. Formerly, Bob has also served as a board member with Family Services Association of Howard County, a Noon Rotary member, and a volunteer with several organizations, including the Kokomo CEO Program, Healthy Families, and the Kokomo Rescue Mission.

Bonnie Riley

Job Titles:
  • AVP, Executive Banker

Brittany Davis

Job Titles:
  • Branch Manager
Brittany Davis Promoted to Branch Manager June 26, 2023 -Community First Bank of Indiana Announces Promotion of Brittany Davis to Branch Manager. Brittany Davis has

David A. McFatridge

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Compensation Committee

Dr. J. Michael Harshman

Job Titles:
  • Physician at Kokomo Urology
  • Physician at Kokomo Urology / Indiana University School of Medicine / Member of American College of Surgeons / Kokomo, in

Dr. Stacy Atkinson

Job Titles:
  • Chancellor of Ivy Tech Hamilton County
  • Chancellor of Ivy Tech Hamilton County / National Association for the Education

Duane Kamminga

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Lender

Esther Bryant

Job Titles:
  • AVP, Commercial Lender

Greg Gordon

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Lender

Jack Hingst

Job Titles:
  • President of Mid America Beverage

Janelle Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Residential Mortgage Sales Manager, VP
Janelle has been with Community First Bank since 2015, and she has previous experience in mortgages as a former REALTOR. She received her Business degree from Indiana University. Janelle loves to give back to the community and currently serves as board president of Westfield Youth Assistance Program, board vice president of Women of Westfield, and chairwoman for the Westfield Chamber of Commerce board of directors. She also is involved at iTown Church and very active in different organizations serving Westfield Schools.

Jeff Magginnis

Job Titles:
  • SVP, SBA Program Director

Jeff Nelson

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Lender

Jonathon Malin

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Loan Group Manager

Josh Baker

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Lender

Karen Munsey

Job Titles:
  • Investment Department Manager, VP
  • VP, Investment Department Manager
Karen has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years. She joined the team at Community First in 2007 when she came on board to help start the Investment Department, now known as Community First Investment Group. Karen is a past board member of the United Way of Howard County, with many years of service on the Community Investment Committee and as the Treasurer.

Kim LaFollette - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales & Marketing
  • SVP
Kim is a graduate of Indiana University Kokomo and has over 20 years of banking experience. She is also a 2018 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado. Kim has been involved with many community organizations including serving as the past board president of the Kokomo Family YMCA and a current board member of Turning Point -A System of Care. She has also served with Kokomo CEO Program, Women's Business Council, Kokomo Area Career Center Advisory Board, and the IU Kokomo School of Business Advisory Board. Kim has been employed with Community First Bank since 2005.

Mark A. McCann

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner at McCann Legal
  • Managing Partner at McCann Legal, Howard County Prosecuting Attorney

Mark Malin

Job Titles:
  • Chief Leadership & People Development Officer, VP
Mark is a 1980 graduate of Clark Summit University. Prior to joining the bank, Mark was the Multisite Director at Northview Church based in Carmel, IN. He also spent 34 years as the founding Lead Pastor of Oakbrook Ministries, a multisite church based in Kokomo, IN. Outside of ministry, Mark has spent many years consulting professionals and private sector organizations to uncover their unique gifts and achieve their leadership potential. He currently serves as a regular volunteer and guest speaker for Valley of Grace, which provides addiction recovery services in Indiana. Mark has been employed with Community First Bank since 2022.

Matt Murphy

Job Titles:
  • Founder and Chief Consultant at Emboss Partners, LLC

Monica Gremelspacher - CFO, SVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the Management Team
  • SVP
Monica received her Bachelor's in Accounting degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. She has over 25 years of experience in the accounting industry and has been with Community First Bank since 2008. Monica has served as the President of Family Service Association of Howard County's board of directors and as the Secretary of Acacia Academy's board of directors.

Monica Peck

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of IT Committee
  • Co - Owner / Partner Xanderco / Former Co - Owner of Hare Chevrolet

Pete Needler

Job Titles:
  • VP, Commercial Lender

Pete Smith

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Specialist at Performance Services / VP of Athletic and Sports Medicine Division CK ARP Health / Retired from Distinguished 35 Year Coaching Career and 33 Year Education Career

Rex Gingerich

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of IT Committee
  • President of McGonigal Buick / Founder / CEO of Chariot Auto Group

Robb Blume - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Management Team
  • President
  • President / CEO of Community First Bank
Robb is a graduate of Butler University and has over 33 years of banking experience. He has been with Community First Bank since its inception in 2003. He first served as Chief Credit Officer and has been the bank's President & CEO since 2013. Robb has been involved with many community organizations through the years including serving as a board member of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, Greater Kokomo Inventrek Council, Wildcat Creek Golf Course, St. Vincent Kokomo, United Way of Howard County, Kokomo Main Street Association, Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Kokomo Country Club, and Kokomo CEO Program.

Ron Metz

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Audit / Risk Committee
  • Partner & CPA at Bucheri McCarty and Metz / Indiana University Bloomington / Kokomo, in

Scott Hammersley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Management Team
  • Commercial Loan Group Manager, SVP
  • SVP, Commercial Loan Group Manager
Scott is a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance. He has over 27 years of banking experience both in retail and commercial banking. Scott is a member of the Ball State University Cardinal Varsity Club, Cardinal Football Alumni Association, and a board member for Friends of Central Pool. He is also a part of the Pelatonia/One Goal-ride for Cancer research. Scott has worked with Marion County Commission on Youth (McCoy) and is a former Ambassador for Fishers Chamber of Commerce. Scott has been employed with Community First Bank since 2019.

Steve Hickey - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Credit Manager
  • SVP

Steve Specht

Job Titles:
  • Collections Manager

Tracy Herr

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Controller

Zack Gabriel

Job Titles:
  • AVP, SBA Portfolio Manager