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In recognition of April as Community Banking Month, Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) is highlighting the impact of its employees’ service and commitment to strengthening local communities. Through CFB’s volunteer program, employees receive 12 paid volunteer hours annually to support ongoing commitments such as nonprofit board service or regular volunteerism.
During 2025, employees contributed 3,018 community hours, supporting 159 nonprofit organizations. The bank also provided $269,266 in community donations, $16,778 in employee‑given funds, and helped serve more than 400 veterans.
Each year, CFB recognizes employees who make a meaningful difference through community service. For their service in 2025, Barb Alexander and Jack Scott were selected as recipients of two internal volunteer awards. Each award includes a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit of the recipient’s choice.
Barb Alexander received the Bill Hingst Servant Leadership Award, which honors employees who demonstrate long-term commitment and servant leadership through nonprofit board service. The award is named in honor of Bill Hingst, whose CFB board leadership reflected these values. Alexander serves on the board of the Kokomo Humane Society and also volunteers weekly caring for adoptable cats at Petco. She selected the Kokomo Humane Society as the recipient of her $1,000 donation.
Jack Scott was named the recipient of the Community Service Distinction Award, which recognizes employees who make a broad community impact through sustained volunteer involvement and who inspire others to serve. Scott volunteers with several organizations in Hamilton County, including the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville and Family Promise of Hamilton County. He recently joined the Family Promise board and chose the organization as the recipient of his $1,000 donation.
Community First Bank of Indiana is proud to recognize Alexander and Scott for their dedication to serving their communities and to support the nonprofit organizations strengthened by their time and leadership.