Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Matt VanDeWielle to Senior Vice President, Senior Risk Manager.

In this new role, VanDeWielle oversees the Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit and Loan Review functions. He has been with the bank for seven years.

“As the bank grows and the complexity of our business deepens, it is very important that we stay ahead of inherent risks and continue to enhance our internal control environment,” said David M. Findlay, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Matt will be a great leader for this newly created role.”

VanDeWielle earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University South Bend. He serves as a board member for the St. Joseph County Humane Society.

“Matt’s experience in leading our internal audit and loan review functions since he joined the bank in 2012, and his previous experience as an external auditor uniquely qualify Matt for this new role,” said Kristin Pruitt, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. “His perspective will strengthen our ability to identify, manage and respond to risk as we move forward.”

Lake City Bank, a $5.0 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, is the fifth largest bank headquartered in the state, and the largest bank 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 50 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).