Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that David M. Findlay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, received the Sagamore of the Wabash award, Indiana’s highest civilian honor.

The Sagamore of the Wabash is awarded by the Governor of Indiana in recognition of exemplary Hoosiers who have demonstrated distinguished service and leadership throughout the state.

“Serving our Indiana communities is a core value for the entire Lake City Bank team. I am lucky to be surrounded by team members who make it possible for me to be engaged and active in our state. I am humbled by this recognition,” commented Findlay.

Findlay serves as the Chairman of the boards of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland Financial and Lake City Bank. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2014-2023, President and Chief Financial Officer from 2010-2014, and Chief Financial Officer from 2000-2010.

Findlay serves as Chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association Board of Directors and is active as a board member and executive committee member with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, Parkview Health, OrthoWorx and the Trine University Board of Trustees. He also serves as a board member with AcceLINX and Centerfield Capital Partners.

Lake City Bank, a $7.2 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, was founded in 1872 and serves Central and Northern Indiana communities with 55 branch offices and a robust digital banking platform. Lake City Bank’s community banking model prioritizes building in-market long-term customer relationships while delivering technology-forward solutions for retail and commercial clients. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).

Pictured: The Sagamore of the Wabash award presented to Findlay (right) by Indiana State Representative Craig Snow (left) on behalf of Indiana Governor Mike Braun during the Indiana Bankers Association 2026 Annual Convention.