CENTIER BANK - Key Persons

Amy Kezy

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Vice President of Business
Vice President, Business Banking

Amy Kezy, vice president of Business Banking, specializes in new construction, commercial and residential real estate development. As a career business banker with over 20 years of experience, she is committed to providing the individual attention necessary to help business owners meet current market demands. "We build relationships with our clients and are not transaction-based. We want to be our client's provider of choice for all banking needs, beyond business banking," states Amy. Amy earned a bachelor's degree in biology, postbaccalaureate certificate in accounting and a master's degree in business administration from Indiana University. She is an active member of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Chamber's Welcome Committee.

Amy Varga

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Vice President, Business Banking

As a member of Centier's growing commercial lending team, Amy is an experienced and reliable financial partner for businesses of any size. She can assist with securing financing for business establishment, growth, and maturity, all in effort to support the economic and business needs of South Bend, Elkhart, and the Greater Michiana area. A graduate of Indiana University, Amy is an active member of her community and serves as a volunteer at Faith Mission, Pet Refuge, and is Chair of the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition Council. She resides in Granger with her family.

Andy Steffel

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Vice President Commercial Real Estate
Vice President Commercial Real Estate ) 317 - 574 - 0436 Ext. 3902 View Profile

Steffel joins Centier after spending 14 years working as a portfolio manager, as well as a relationship manager on the commercial lending team at a regional financial institution. The University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate said he was drawn to Centier because of its commitment to Indiana to remain independent and family-owned for generations to come. Andy's goal is to use his experience to better serve clients with commercial loans and new construction financing. He serves as treasurer on the Board of Directors for FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic, a non-profit that provides affordable spay/neuter and other veterinary services in the Indianapolis area with a mission to reduce euthanasia rates and overpopulation of dogs and cats in city shelters. Andy resides in Carmel with his wife, Katie.

Benjamin Jefferis

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Group Manager, Commercial Real Estate

Jefferis joins Centier with over 20 years of business banking experience with a focus on commercial real estate. Jefferis is a member of the City of Fishers Town Hall Building Corporation as well as a board director at the Humane Society For Hamilton County. Jefferis has a Bachelor of Science in business Management and is a current Master of Business Administration candidate at Oakland City University. "Centier is a community bank that works hard to grow the local economy and enrich the lives of those who live and work in those very communities," Jefferis said. "When it comes to commercial real estate and business, I enjoy helping clients experience personalized guidance while they strive make an impact on the Greater Indianapolis area."

Bill Winterhaler

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Vice President, Small Business Banking )

Brad Duncan

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Small Business Banker

Brian Ternet

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Member of the Fort Wayne
Vice President, Business Banking

Brian is a seasoned member of the Fort Wayne business community, specializing in commercial real estate lending, low income housing, and C&I. He always offers his best, and works with clients to find options that are considerate of their business needs and long-term planning goals. Brian received his MBA from the Doermer School of Business at Indiana University Forth Wayne and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. He is a member of the Alliance Business Group, serves on the Facilities Committee at Turnstone, serves on the Steering Comittee for the Red Shoe Crew at the Ronald McDonald House, serves on the Finance Committee at Brightpoint,and is a volunteer at Erin's House for Grieving Children. He is also involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Real Men Read Program. He resides in Fort Wayne with his wife and two dogs, Max and Pete.

Christine Milton

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AVP Senior Portfolio Manager )

Christine Milton joined Centier ten years ago after working over a decade in the financial industry. She was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2018. Milton has experience with commercial underwriting, portfolio management and commercial lending. "I enjoy being able to help our business clients through the loan process while providing the best customer service with Centier Bank," Milton said. "No other financial institution I've worked for compares to the way Centier truly cares about their clients' individual banking needs." Milton holds an MBA with a concentration in finance from Keller Graduate School and a BA from the University of St. Francis. She is a member of the St. John Evangelist Parish located in St. John and Croatian Lodge 170 in Merrillville. She previously served on the Advisory Board for Salvation Army in Munster. She continues to be active in her community volunteering at several fundraisers and events throughout the year. She currently resides in Schererville with her two daughters.

Clay Koehler

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Assistant Vice President, Business Banking ) 765 - 423 - 4615 Ext. 3142 View Profile

Dan Beechy

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Small Business Banker
Treasury

Dan Hansen

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Vice President, Business Banker
Vice President, Business Banker ) 260 - 413 - 4643 Ext. 5331 View Profile

Dan joined Centier in November 2021, after spending more than a decade working in banking positions ranging from retail to commercial banking. In his role as VP, Business Banker, he provides business lending solutions tailored to clients' needs. "I enjoy sharing Centier's rich, 126-year history with clients in Fort Wayne," Hansen said. "Being a committed community bank that supports business owners brings comfort to clients. I enjoy the team collaboration and strategic goals the bank encourages." Hansen has a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Governors University in Business Management, and serves as a board member on the Parkview YMCA Board, as well as the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Board. He lives in Fort Wayne with his wife, Alexa, and their two children.

Dan Peter

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Vice President, Business Banking

During his 26 year professional banking career, Dan has worked with all types and sizes of businesses. Dan enjoys helping his clients achieve their financial goals - from providing funds for new student housing on Purdue's campus, to construction funds for large senior care facilities around Lafayette and across the state of Indiana. Dan stays in touch with the community by volunteering his time to the Finance Committee at Victory Christian Center, coaching youth basketball, coaching junior high school golf, mentoring high school business class students, and serving in the student ministry at his local church. He has also been a small business seminar facilitator for Greater Lafayette Progress and held an Indiana Real Estate License.

Dana Snyder

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AVP Business Banker )

Dana has over 13 years of banking experience, specifically working with small business, non-profit, commercial and industrial, and owner-occupied commercial real estate clients. Dana said forming trusting and strong relationships with clients is her main priority. Being a native of Fort Wayne, Dana lives with her husband and three children in Leo, Ind. She is a graduate of IPFW with a degree in Finance and Indiana's Kelley School of Business MBA program and volunteers with Kate's Kart and World Baseball Academy. "As a trusted financial advisor, I strive to show my clients what relationship-style banking is all about, and introduce them to the Centier difference," she said.

Dave Schnepp

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Vice President, Business Banking

David Schnepp has over 40 years of banking experience serving the greater Fort Wayne community. During his career, he has helped some of the most successful businesses in Fort Wayne to achieve their goals. "Centier is highly recognized as a leading lender in Northern Indiana," David said. "They have adopted a value-based business philosophy that works to understand and meet the needs of our ever-changing communities. This, combined with a corporate pledge to remain independently owned and operated, makes Centier the ideal bank for community business." David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Indiana University and is a graduate of the Commercial Banking School at the University of Oklahoma. He currently serves as a board member of Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers and Acres Land Trust.

Derek Phillips

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Vice President and Business Banker at Our Carmel
Vice President, Business Banking

Derek is Vice President and Business Banker at our Carmel branch, serving Central Indiana and the Greater Indianapolis region. A graduate of Taylor University, he holds his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan. He is Finance Chairman of Outreach Inc., serves on the administration board for Northern Christian Church, and is a volunteer for Junior Achievement. He also coaches youth basketball, football, and baseball. Derek resides with his wife and children in North Salem.

Greg Gottschalk

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Vice President, Business Banking

As a member of Centier Bank's Commercial Lending Team, Greg is a seasoned business banker with experience in lending and credit administration. He is a reliable partner for businesses of all size, securing financing for business establishment, growth, and maturity, in effort to support the economic and business needs of Northern Indiana. Greg is a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, with a degree in Accounting & Finance. A resident of Valparaiso, he remains active in his community by supporting Junior Achievement as a classroom volunteer. He is also a member of the Valparaiso Rotary Club. Greg resides in Valparaiso.

Gregory A Gordon

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Senior Vice President, Business Banking )

Greg Gordon has more than 27 years of banking experience in Lake County, Indiana. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors at Legacy Foundation headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana where he also serves as a member of that group's Grants Committee. He is also a past President of the Greater Crown Point Chamber of Commerce. His community involvement makes him focused on things that are mutually beneficial to his clients and the markets he serves. He specializes in real estate investment properties and commercial lending. "I look forward to working with additional Business Banking teams in Northwest Indiana," explained Gordon. "The primary focus of relationship banking is to understand our clients' needs so that we can provide solutions. We focus on the interactions, not just the transactions." Greg holds a B.A. from Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN. He specializes in real estate investment properties and commercial lending.