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First Internet Bank announced it has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For, an annual collaboration by American Banker and Best Companies Group to recognize financial institutions with high employee engagement and distinct corporate cultures. First Internet Bank has made the list every year since the nationwide program began in 2013. “As…

First Internet Bank announced Maris Kancs has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. In this new role, Mr. Kancs will develop, manage and service a national portfolio of commercial lending clients under the leadership of Senior Vice President Michael E. Lewis. “Maris has made significant contributions to the ongoing success of…

First Internet Bank announced it has been ranked #4 on the list of Top Workplaces in Indianapolis. This is the fifth consecutive year the Bank has earned the honor from The Indianapolis Star, and the first time it has won a special award for company leadership. Evaluation for the Top Workplaces award is based entirely…

First Internet Bank has received honors for its corporate culture and communications. In a ceremony held May 3 to celebrate 125 companies in Indiana, First Internet Bank was ranked #8 among medium-sized (75-249 employees) companies. This marked the Bank’s fourth appearance among the “Best Places to Work in Indiana” and its second consecutive appearance in…

First Internet Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of four key employees. Craig Fortner has been promoted to First Vice President, Information Technology. Mr. Fortner joined First Internet Bank in 2016 as Vice President, Information Technology. Justin Karvasky has been promoted to First Vice President, Finance. Mr. Karvasky joined First Internet Bank in 2013…

First Internet Bank announced Tom Smith has been promoted to Regional Vice President and will lead the Bank’s commercial lending group in Central Indiana. In his new role, Mr. Smith will guide the team in collaborating with business clients and prospects to provide customized banking services for growing businesses. Mr. Smith joined First Internet Bank…

First Internet Bank’s SVP of Operations, Anne Sharkey, discusses the four key elements to an effective KYC (Know Your Customer) program and the opportunities that arise from a successful program. “An effective KYC program allows financial institutions to gain insight into their customers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements,” Sharkey said. Read the full text as…

David Becker has always thought of himself as an entrepreneur and marketer. As a 9-year-old, Becker began his first paper route and quickly realized that he would make more money if he sold more newspapers. That motivated him to persuade more people in his designated geographic area, even those who were skeptical, that they needed…

First Internet Bank is pleased to announce that Craig Fortner, Vice President of IT, and Justin Karvasky, Vice President of Finance, have been recognized as finalists for Indy’s Best and Brightest by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana. The award recognizes up-and-coming talent, and the next generation of leaders in the Indianapolis community. Indiana’s most outstanding…

First Internet Bank is pleased to announce that Nicole Lorch, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been selected by the Indianapolis Business Journal as a 2017 Woman of Influence. This prestigious honor is reserved for a select group of Central Indiana women. Ms. Lorch is being recognized for her outstanding work across the…