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HHSB President, CEO Brad Monts Marks 35 Years

Hoosier Heartland State Bank is proud to recognize President & CEO Brad Monts for 35 years at the bank.

“Brad Monts exemplifies what it means to be a community banker. He is at his core a leader, mentor, and collaborator who encourages everyone around him to improve continuously,” says HHSB’s Vice-Chairman of the Board, Patricia Sosbe. “By example, he has built a true team at HHSB that transforms the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.”

Monts began his banking career at HHSB (then Farmer’s State Bank) in 1990, after graduating from Franklin College. He later graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994. He has served in many capacities, from Branch Manager to Loan Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and is currently the President and CEO of Hoosier Heartland State Bank. He has also served on the board of directors since 1993, and he is the current Chairman of the Board. 

Throughout his 35 years with HHSB, Monts has been highly active in the community. Today, he serves as Treasurer of the Montgomery County Educational Foundation and President of Indiana West Advantage, and he is a member of the Montgomery Redevelopment Commission and the Montgomery County Health & Wellness Center Board. 

Monts is also on the board of the Indiana Bankers Association and a member of the Data & Cybersecurity Committee for the Independent Community Bankers Association. 

Monts and his wife Karen reside in Ladoga and have two children, Brooke and Taylor. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, boating, traveling and spending time with his family. He can be reached at bmonts@myhhsb.com.