Our Mission
Our mission is to "differentiate Centier with remarkable experiences through our Servant Heart Culture". As a family-owned bank, we stand firmly behind our "Not For Sale" commitment, pledging to our associates, clients, and the communities we serve that we will continue to preserve independent hometown banking in Indiana.
Our Purpose
What matters most to us is you - our Indiana neighbors, local communities, small businesses, and commercial enterprises. We are Indiana's largest private family-owned bank, serving you locally and always by your side. Our purpose is "Enriching lives through caring relationships and financial guidance for an even better tomorrow."
Driven By Values
Centier Bank stands testament that no matter how large a business has grown, it's still possible to provide warm, personalized service. This comes easy to Centier associates because every effort is taken to provide a friendly working environment based on C.L.I.F.F. values.
These C.L.I.F.F. values are:
- Caring
- Loyalty
- Integrity
- Friendship
- Fun
We're The Best In Banking
Personalized service is what sets Centier apart from our competition, because quite simply, Centier employs the best in banking. From associates you see every day to our Board of Directors, we prioritize creating "WOW" experiences with all our interactions.
Our Recognized Awards & Accolades
Listed are some of the awards and accolades that demonstrate our commitment to our mission and purpsoe.
#1 Best Bank to Work For in the USA - Ranked by American Banker, Asset Category $3B - $10B
#3 Best Places to Work in Indiana (Hall of Fame) - Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Best Bank for Business – Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Magazine
Bank of the Year - The Regional Development Company
Best of the Region – The Times of Northwest Indiana
20th in Top 50 Community Banks - S&P Global Market Intelligence
Best of Greater South Bend – Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Magazine
Voted Best Bank in Indiana – Ranked by Forbes®
Serve in the Community, Build Your Community
Centier also encourages associates to seek opportunities outside of the workplace to showcase their community leadership. The bank frequently organizes fundraisers, volunteer activities, and financial education seminars that support community efforts and non-profit affiliations. These outreach projects give associates opportunities to take care of the communities in which they work and live.
Learn More About CentierGives
We proudly support our local families and businesses throughout the communities of Indiana.
3,846
Organizations Supported
$14M+
Community Impact
105,000+
Hours Volunteered
History
Centier has a lasting family legacy that dates all the way back to 1895. Now in its fifth generation of ownership, the Schrage family is proud to helm the largest private, family-owned bank in Indiana and has a wealth of artifacts and information about the history of the bank and their family's strong contributions to the community.
THE CENTIER MUSEUM
Located in Whiting, IN, where it all began, the Centier Museum leads you on a journey through years of banking and community history.
Learn MoreTHE LEGACY BOOK
The Schrage family wrote their Legacy Book to document not only their family's history, but the history of the bank and the region. It's a photo-rich resource for people curious about its history.
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