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iAB financial bank donates to new Haupert Institute for Ag Studies

Lee Pasko (left), iAB Financial Bank vice president and agribusiness banker, presents Huntington University President Dr. Sherilyn Emberton with a check for $2,500. The donation will go to the university’s new Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies.
Lee Pasko (left), iAB Financial Bank vice president and agribusiness banker, presents Huntington University President Dr. Sherilyn Emberton with a check for $2,500. The donation will go to the university’s new Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies. Photo provided.

iAB financial bank recently donated $2,500 to the new Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies at Huntington University.

iAB’s President and CEO, Michael C. Marhenke, says the bank is privileged to make a donation to the new program providing expertise in agricultural education to the students at Huntington University.

“We greatly value the growth the agribusiness community contributes to our area and are pleased to be a part of this new initiative with Huntington University,” says Marhenke. “iAB is excited to partner with students and faculty as they embark on this new opportunity.”

iAB financial bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Independent Alliance Banks, Inc., is one of the largest locally-owned community banks in the area and employs approximately 290 people throughout Allen, Huntington, Marshall and Wells counties.