LCB Promotes Melissa Blosser

WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced that it has promoted Melissa J. Blosser to Vice President, Retail Banking Regional Manager.

Melissa Blosser. Photo provided by Lake City Bank.

Blosser oversees the nine bank offices in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties and provides support to their individual office managers said a news release from Lake City Bank. She also serves as Retail Banking Officer of the bank’s South Bend Downtown office, where she supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships as well as managing the daily operations of the office and handling small business loans. She is on numerous bank committees and task forces. Blosser has been with the bank for 10 years.

Blosser attended Cedarville University. She serves as a member of the Leadership Council for the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. Blosser volunteers for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County and as a liaison for the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy.

“Melissa has proven to be a strong leader and is dedicated to our community,” said Stephanie R. Leniski, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Manager. “She’s dedicated to helping her team provide a great customer experience in our branches.”

Rick Donovan Joins LCB As General Counsel

WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced that Rick Donovan has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, General Counsel.

Rick Donovan. Photo provided by Lake City Bank.

Donovan will manage the bank’s risk management groups and join the bank’s Management Committee. He assumes the general counsel role from Kristin L. Pruitt, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, as a result of the recent expansion of her management responsibilities, said a news release from Lake City Bank.

“Rick brings a wealth of banking and professional experience to his role at Lake City Bank,” said David M. Findlay, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Importantly, he also brings a strong business sense to every decision he makes and has provided the bank with valuable and thoughtful guidance over the 20 years we have worked with him as outside counsel. He is a trusted and well-known partner throughout the bank.”

Donovan joins the bank from Rothberg Logan Warsco LLP in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was a partner practicing in the areas of commercial banking, corporate and real estate law. He has experience representing national and regional institutions, including Lake City Bank. He has been with Rothberg Logan Warsco since 1993.

“As banking grows more complex, the inherent risk in our business has grown with it,” Pruitt said. “The addition of Rick to our team brings a seasoned, dedicated, experienced leader who will further strengthen our overall risk management profile.”

Donovan is a Fort Wayne native, a graduate of Butler University and Valparaiso University School of Law. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bankers Association, the American Legal and Financial Network and the Building Contractors Association. He is a board member of Mad Anthonys.