The Farmers Bank Named Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association
Photo Caption: Displaying The Farmers Bank’s Five Star Member award from the IBA are (from left): Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO and Chris Cook, The Farmers Bank president and CEO.
Frankfort, IN – The Farmers Bank has been honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association. The award was presented on May 19, 2025 by Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO, in recognition of The Farmers Bank’s Association involvement throughout 2024.
The Five Star Member designation recognizes those IBA-member banks which demonstrate outstanding commitment to the Association in five areas: political awareness, issues advocacy, life-long learning, IBA volunteerism, and preferred service provider utilization.
“The Farmers Bank has a long history of giving back to its communities and the banking industry,” said Chris Cook, The Farmers Bank president and CEO. “We are proud to support the IBA in its effort to create a stronger environment for community banking.”
“We very much appreciate the dedication of The Farmers Bank as a Five Star Member bank,” said Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO. “Our Association is strong, thanks to our supportive members.”
The Indiana Bankers Association supports Indiana banking through issues analysis, professional education, and products and services that enhance member banks’ ability to serve their communities.
The Farmers Bank is a $1.1 billion asset organization chartered in 1876 with headquarters in Frankfort, IN. The Farmers Bank is locally owned and operated with 10 banking offices located in Central Indiana providing retail, business, investment & trust services, mortgage, and electronic banking services. Additional information can be found at www.thefarmersbank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.