CENTIER BANK WELCOMES LISA MISCH AS VICE PRESIDENT, SBA RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST

VALPARAISO, IND. — Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, is pleased to welcome Lisa Misch as Vice President, SBA Relationship Specialist. In this role, Misch is responsible for creating and implementing an internal SBA streamlined process to enhance efficiency and improve guest experience, while also educating internal teams on SBA products. Misch will guide businesses through the SBA loan process, helping them identify the right financing solutions and ensuring a seamless transition from application to funding.

“As a small business owner and someone who comes from a family of entrepreneurs, I bring firsthand insight into the  challenges clients face,” said Misch. “Working at Centier gives me the opportunity to apply my expertise in alignment with a mission I’m passionate about, by prioritizing client success and fostering long-term partnerships in the communities we serve.” 

With 18 years of SBA lending and underwriting experience, Misch joins Centier’s downtown Valparaiso location, where she will serve clients statewide. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to Centier and know she will play an instrumental role on our SBA team,” said Lydia Bowen, Vice President Group Sales Manager, Business Banking at Centier Bank. “Her expertise in providing consultative support, anticipating challenges, and delivering tailored solutions aligns with both our clients’ needs and Centier’s commitment to exceptional service.”

Misch is a member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority, which is a philanthropic organization in Porter County. She and her husband have three adult sons and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their second grandchild this spring.

In addition to welcoming Misch, 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 Lisa Misch, email her at [email protected].