Michael Schrage, president and CEO of Centier Bank in Merrillville, has been named to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce board of directors, effective immediately.
As the “Voice of Indiana Business,” the Indiana Chamber is dedicated to providing member companies with numerous cost-saving benefits and timely business information that will enable them to grow their companies. The Chamber represents nearly 5,000 member companies that employ 800,000 Hoosier workers.
Schrage is among the Chamber’s 125 board members who are presidents, CEOs and high-level executives from companies throughout the state.
The Chamber’s board of directors plays a vital role in developing all aspects of the organization’s business advocacy efforts. Members serve on various committees that research key topics and define policy positions for adoption by the entire board each fall. These positions are used by the Chamber’s lobbying team to initiate and evaluate legislation at the Statehouse and in Congress.
After graduating college, Schrage began his career as the fourth generation to own and operate the First Bank of Whiting – now Centier Bank. He has grown the family bank to include 44 branches in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Marshall counties, plus has established a lending division that includes 12 business banking centers.
“Mike is a proven leader in the banking industry, and his expertise will be a welcome addition to the Chamber board. I look forward to working with Mike and thank him for his commitment to promoting Indiana business and its workers,” says Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar.
Schrage will serve a three-year term as an Indiana Chamber board member that runs through 2012.
For media information, contact:
Rebecca Patrick at (317) 264-6897 / rpatrick@indianachamber.com
Candace Gwaltney (317) 264-7543 / cgwaltney@indianachamber.com