Justin Hayes is Lake City Bank

Job Title: Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer
Department: Commercial
Years at Lake City Bank: 9

Why do you value working at Lake City Bank?
I enjoy working at Lake City Bank because I feel like my voice is valued and that I have the opportunity for both personal and professional growth. I love being able to make a difference in my community and Lake City Bank has always allowed and encouraged me to do just that.

How does Lake City Bank exemplify its core value of inclusivity?
Lake City Bank exemplifies our core value of inclusivity by ensuring that everyone is heard and feels a true sense of belonging. This leads to improved collaboration, productivity and decision making within the company.

What have Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught you so far?
Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught me to be more aware and intentional in my interactions. Another takeaway was learning and understanding the difference between equity and equality. Treating others equally means treating everyone the same while treating others with equity means providing support based on each individual’s unique needs.

Inclusivity, one of Lake City Bank’s core values, underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture with equal opportunities for all employees. We launched We are Lake City Bank in 2023 as a way to provide employees an opportunity to share their experiences working at the bank. Read more employee experiences here.

Rich Hoover is Lake City Bank

Job Title: Vice President, Director of Properties Management
Department: Properties Management
Years at Lake City Bank: 12

Why do you value working at Lake City Bank?
Lake City Bank is a great place to work because it challenges me on a daily basis.

How does Lake City Bank exemplify its core value of inclusivity?
Lake City bank exemplifies its core value of inclusivity by finding new ways to educate employees on diversity and inclusion.

What have Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught you so far?
I learned to be more careful about the language, or words that I use when talking to others. Just because it doesn’t seem offensive to me doesn’t mean that it isn’t offensive to someone else.

Inclusivity, one of Lake City Bank’s core values, underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture with equal opportunities for all employees. We launched We are Lake City Bank in 2023 as a way to provide employees an opportunity to share their experiences working at the bank. Read more employee experiences here.

Ben Rice is Lake City Bank

Job Title: Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer
Department: Commercial Banking
Years at Lake City Bank: 13

Why do you value working at Lake City Bank?
Lake City Bank is a growing company, fostering growth and success in the communities we serve is our main goal and at our core. The executive team’s focus on doing the simple business of banking is exceptional. The frontline workers who cultivate relationships and the back-office team members who support the efficient execution of our mission makes it feel like each person in the organization understands, and keeps top of mind, that we’re here to help our customers and our communities.

How does Lake City Bank exemplify its core value of inclusivity?
I feel Lake City Bank values the input of employees and community members alike. Everyone has different experiences and backgrounds, which is important for improving the business, especially as a community bank.

What have Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught you so far?
Since becoming a Diversity and Inclusion task force member, I learned that we all have a story, and those stories are important to the overall fabric of the organization. It’s important for each of us to be mindful of our own experiences and not only listen but encourage others to participate in the conversation.

Inclusivity, one of Lake City Bank’s core values, underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture with equal opportunities for all employees. We launched We are Lake City Bank in 2023 as a way to provide employees an opportunity to share their experiences working at the bank. Read more employee experiences here.

Lake City Bank Welcomes Michael O. Jenkins to its Lake City Investments Team

Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Michael O. Jenkins has joined the bank as Vice President, Investment Representative.

In this position, Jenkins assists clients with personal investments based on their goals such as retirement, savings and wealth transfer. He has 12 years of experience in financial services.

Jenkins earned his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Fort Wayne. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 registrations as well as the Indiana Life and Health Insurance license.

Jenkins currently serves as treasurer on the board of directors at the Volunteer Center in Fort Wayne. He is motivated by the mission of the center to connect volunteers to meaningful experiences with community organizations in need of help.

*Securities and insurance products are offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Neither firm is affiliated with the financial institution where investment services are offered. Advisory services are only offered by Investment Adviser Representatives. Investments are: *Not FDIC insured *May lose value *Not financial institution guaranteed *Not a deposit *Not insured by any federal government agency. Located at: 6851 Jefferson Blvd, Ft Wayne, IN 46825  (877) 718-9198

Lake City Bank, a $6.5 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is the seventh largest bank headquartered in the state, and is 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 53 branch offices in northern and central Indiana, delivering technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to individuals and businesses. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).

Mia Outlaw is Lake City Bank

Job Title: Retail Banking Officer
Branch:  Fort Wayne Southwest
Years at Lake City Bank:  3

Why do you value working at Lake City Bank?
I value working at Lake City Bank because of the amount of support and resources the bank provides to help me do my job well and continue to grow in my career.

How does Lake City Bank exemplify its core value of inclusivity?
Lake City Bank does not overlook any employee and equally empowers them to reach their career goals.

What have Lake City Bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts taught you so far?
Since becoming a Diversity and Inclusion task force member at Lake City Bank, I learned to be more aware of others and focus on their needs.

Inclusivity, one of Lake City Bank’s core values, underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture with equal opportunities for all employees. We launched We are Lake City Bank in 2023 as a way to provide employees an opportunity to share their experiences working at the bank. Read more employee experiences here.

Lake City Bank Welcomes Noah S. Blakesley to its Information Security and Assurance Team

Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Noah S. Blakesley has joined the bank as Security Analyst Officer.

In this position, Blakesley is responsible for monitoring and managing the bank’s security systems by scanning for vulnerabilities, testing and evaluating cybersecurity controls and staying up to date with financial industry security trends.

Blakesley earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science with a minor in information systems at Grace College. He holds the CompTIA A+ certification.

Lake City Bank, a $6.4 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is the seventh largest bank headquartered in the state, and the largest bank 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 53 branch offices in northern and central Indiana, delivering technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to individuals and businesses. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).

Lakeland Financial Reports Annual Net Income of $93.8 Million and 9% Annualized Average Loan Growth

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported net income of $93.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, versus $103.8 million for the prior year, a decrease of 10%, or $10.1 million. Read more.

Lake City Bank Welcomes Chad P. Douglass to its Commercial Banking Team

Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Chad P. Douglass has joined the bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer serving Elkhart and the surrounding areas.

Douglass is responsible for developing business relationships with commercial clients to provide financing and other banking solutions. He has 33 years of experience in financial services.

Douglass earned his bachelor’s degree at Western Michigan University and his master’s degree in business administration at Indiana University South Bend. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications.

Lake City Bank, a $6.4 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is the seventh largest bank headquartered in the state, and the largest bank 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 53 branch offices in northern and central Indiana, delivering technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to individuals and businesses. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).

Lake City Bank’s Lindsay A. Ignasiak Promoted to Assistant Vice President, ACH Electronic Banking Officer

Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Lindsay A. Ignasiak has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, ACH Electronic Banking Officer.

In this position, Ignasiak coordinates Automated Clearing House (ACH) compliance and administrative activities, oversees ACH processes and supports the ACH team through training and development. She has been with the bank for six years.

Ignasiak earned her associate degree in business administration at Ivy Tech Community College. She volunteers with Habitat for Humanity’s ReSale Outlet and Lake City Bank’s Reality Store Program.

Lake City Bank, a $6.4 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is the seventh largest bank headquartered in the state, and the largest bank 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 53 branch offices in northern and central Indiana, delivering technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to individuals and businesses. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).

Lake City Bank’s Katrina L. Beverly Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Electronic Banking Manager

Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Katrina L. Beverly has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Electronic Banking Manager.

In this position, Beverly manages the Electronic Banking department which includes wire and ACH processing, card services, and application reconciliation. She works with the Digital Solutions manager to implement new electronic banking products, technologies and services. Beverly has been with the bank for nine years.

She earned the Applied Organizational Leadership Studies Certificate at Ivy Tech Community College. Beverly is a member of the Indiana Bankers Association’s Future Leadership Division (FLD). She volunteers with Junior Achievement and Lake City Bank’s Reality Store.

Lake City Bank, a $6.4 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is the seventh largest bank headquartered in the state, and the largest bank 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 53 branch offices in northern and central Indiana, delivering technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to individuals and businesses. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN).

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