CENTIER BANK PROMOTES MICHELLE STEUER TO VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATE RELATIONS OFFICER
MERRILLVILLE, IND. — Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, is pleased to promote Michelle Steuer to Vice President, Associate Relations Officer. In this role, Steuer is responsible for helping Centier’s talented associates on their career pathing journey, facilitating leadership training with its Talent Development partners and ensuring that associates are happy and successful within their positions.
“The best part about my role is helping contribute to our magical workplace culture and getting to know and work with our wonderful associates,” said Steuer. “Centier’s culture and work life balance allows me the autonomy to be my best self and perform my job the way that makes me feel a bigger purpose.”
Steuer joined Centier in 1997 as a Teller before pivoting to Human Resources, and has excelled in her roles, most recently serving as a Senior HR Business Partner. In addition to associate relations, she leads many cultural events throughout the bank.
“Michelle is well-deserving of this promotion and we look forward to her continued contributions to our culture at Centier,” said Michelle Maravilla, Chief Human Resources Officer at Centier Bank. “Her expertise continues to be instrumental in leading our team of talented associates through their career development as Centier grows.”

Steuer earned her Bachelor’s in Human Resources from Purdue University Calumet and her Master’s from the Devery Keller School of Management. She lives in Cedar Lake with her husband, Jon, their two kids and labradoodle Cubby. Steuer spends much of her time throughout the year helping coach her daughter’s cheer team, which she also serves as a board member for Hanover Junior Wildcats Pop Warner.
In addition to promoting Steuer, Centier Bank has much to celebrate this year, including commemorating more than 130 years in business as well as being named the Best Retail Bank for Customer Satisfaction in the North Central Region of the United States in the 2025 J.D. Power Retail Banking Satisfaction Study.
To connect with Michelle Steuer, email her at [email protected].