Chris Campbell serves as president of Centier Bank and is a member of the board of directors. Chris has spent his entire career in the financial industry including roles on Wall Street, the NASDAQ and Legg Mason. Chris joined Centier Bank in 2006 and has served in a series of leadership roles before being named as president in 2023. As a member of the Schrage family, Chris extends the family’s legacy to the fifth generation, dating back to 1895 when Henry Schrage, Sr opened the Bank of Whiting.
Chris has served as a member of a number of non-profit organizations and foundations including the Regional Development Authority, Boys & Girls Club, Porter Starke and the Wildermuth Foundation.
Chris holds a bachelors degree from Wittensburg University and an MBA from Valparaiso University.
Scott May has nearly 40 years experience in the banking industry which includes roles at Crowe LLC’s Financial Institutions Group and Fifth Third Bank where he served as Senior Vice President and Affiliate CFO for the Central and North Florida markets. Scott joined Centier Bank in 2012 as a Senior Partner and CFO.
Scott serves as the Finance Committee Chair and Vice Chairman for the Board of Directors of Methodist Hospital and has previously volunteered for the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Northwest Indiana as well as the Board of Advisors for Indiana University Northwest’s School of Business and Economics.
Scott holds a bachelors degree from Indiana University Northwest and is a licensed CPA.
Chrisanne Christ joined Centier Bank in 1995 after years in the hospitality and service industries. As Chief People Officer, Chrisanne oversees the Human Resources, Talent Development, and Hospitality departments at Centier Bank.
Chrisanne is a board member of the Crown Point Community Foundation, a member of the FBI Citizen’s Academy and Society for Human Resources Management, as well as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana.
Chrisanne is a proud alumna of Ball State University and Purdue University Northwest.
Don Baker joined Centier Bank in 2016 and serves as Chief Information & Operations Officer. With nearly 30 years of experience across technology and information functions, spanning both technical and executive leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer, Don leads the bank’s technology and operations strategy. He oversees enterprise technology, information security, data and analytics, digital and financial application platforms, and deposit and payment operations. Don is responsible for driving innovation, advancing enterprise architecture, and ensuring strong governance across cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risk.
Don takes an active role within the local Northwest Indiana community while guiding Centier Bank’s continued focus on innovation and operational excellence.
Don holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and a master’s degree in Cybersecurity Management from Purdue University Global.
Joe D. is a Senior Banking Executive with over 20 years of experience in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies that drive measurable results. As the Chief Banking Officer, Joe leverages his deep expertise in executive leadership, strategic planning, and sales performance management to spearhead initiatives that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. Joe's leadership spans all lines of business and sales teams.
Throughout his career, Joe has demonstrated a proven ability to innovate and implement complex solutions, with a strong focus on cultivating winning teams and aligning diverse groups toward shared objectives.
Previously, Joe held senior roles at Simmons Bank, Atlantic Capital, and Regions Bank, where he was instrumental in increasing lending volumes, improving customer retention, and developing operational efficiencies. His leadership has been recognized with awards such as the Greenwich Awards, and he is passionate about fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across banking operations.
Brian O’Meara joined Centier Bank in January 2024 and serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer. With more than 30 years of experience, he leads Centier’s growth, client experience, and brand strategy, overseeing Marketing, Digital Sales, Customer Experience, Community Relations, the Call Center, and Strategic Planning.
Previously, Brian was Centier’s first Chief Marketing Officer, helping elevate the bank’s brand during its 130-year history. Before Centier, he held senior leadership roles at Old National Bank and First Midwest Bank. He credits his early experience as a bank teller in shaping his people-first approach to leadership.
Brian is passionate about empowering associates, earning client trust, and supporting communities across Indiana.
Donald Rome joined Centier Bank in October 2022 and serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. With more than 20 years of experience leading risk functions in banking, Donald oversees Credit, Enterprise and Operational Risk, Compliance, Fraud, Regulatory Relations, Corporate Insurance, Governance, and Financial Crimes.
Donald emphasizes a risk philosophy focused on limiting surprises while increasing visibility and transparency across the organization. He is passionate about Centier’s culture and the strong teams supporting the bank’s continued growth.
Donald holds an MBA from the University of Montana and a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University. He is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School.
Deborah Lumpkin joined Centier Bank in 2017 after holding executive-level positions at other community banks. She has led multiple departments responsible for all aspects of the Centier brand, including retail branches, marketing, client experience, and property management.
As Chief of Real Estate and Market Expansion, Deborah drives the bank’s growth strategy, leading expansion initiatives and ensuring Centier is strategically positioned in both existing and new markets. Deborah is also responsible for the mailroom, purchasing, physical security, and property management at Centier.
Deborah is very active in the local communities across Indiana, promoting the brand and growth of Centier Bank.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and a Graduate of Banking degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Leslie Berg joined Centier Bank in 1988. She has held a series of key leadership roles in her career at Centier Bank before becoming Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer. She is responsible for leading the transformation of the bank’s operations during the organization’s first-ever company-wide overhaul of all daily systems, processes and technology.
Leslie has a devout Servant Heart, serving on the operations committee for Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana, and has held leadership roles at the Boys and Girls Club, Crisis Center, and Tradewinds.
Leslie holds a bachelors degree in Business Management and Administration from Bradley University and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.