CENTIER BANK WELCOMES KATHLEEN PATEL AS PRODUCING SALES MANAGER AT CENTIER TOWER IN DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE

LAFAYETTE, IND. — Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, is pleased to welcome Kathleen Patel as Producing Sales Manager at its Downtown Lafayette location in Centier Tower, located at 201 Main Street.

Prior to joining Centier in June 2025, Patel was a loan officer with Rural 1st, the residential lending division of Farm Credit Mid-America, for six years. She brings a strong background with expertise in residential lending, specifically land loans and construction loans.

“I am excited to work for a company with a strong family focus. It speaks volumes about Centier that they want everyone, both internal and external, to have a positive experience,” said Patel. “I value being able to work with clients through the lending process to help them purchase or build the property of their dreams, and look forward to working with the talented mortgage team in Lafayette to make those dreams a reality.

As Producing Sales Manager, Patel will be responsible for assisting clients through the lending process, and supporting the growth and goals of the Lafayette mortgage team

“Kathleen brings a wealth of experience to Centier and we know she will excel and thrive in her new position,” said Navi Singh, Vice President, Residential Mortgage Production Manager at Centier Bank. “She is already making a positive impact within the mortgage team and we are excited to see her grow at Centier.”

As a Boilermaker herself, Patel enjoys living near Purdue University with her family. Outside of her work at Centier, you can find her spending time with family, hiking or reading. She is involved with the local Indian cultural center, Bharatiya Temple and Cultural Center of Greater Lafayette (BTCCGL) and is excited to become even more immersed in the Lafayette community.

In addition to hiring Patel, Centier Bank has much to celebrate this year, including commemorating 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 Kathleen Patel, email her at [email protected].