Lucas White of Covington to serve the nation’s community banks
Orlando (March 18, 2024) — Lucas White, president of The Fountain Trust Co. in Covington, Ind., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) for 2024-25. His term began March 17 at the conclusion of the ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando.
"We have the best banking model in the world right here, but every day, we face new challenges," White said in his ICBA LIVE address. "Educating members of Congress about what we do as community bankers, why we do it, and how we do it – is critical to creating and promoting an environment where community banks flourish. I firmly believe we have an obligation to our shareholders, our employees, our customers and our families to lobby for our community banks and the welfare of our communities,” said White who called on community bankers to join him in Washington for the ICBA Capital Summit.
Lucas White, president of The Fountain Trust Co. in Covington, Ind., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America during the conclusion of the ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando.
White serves in many leadership roles at ICBA. He is chairman of the ICBA Executive Committee and board of directors. He is a member of ICBA’s Federal Delegate Board and its Policy Development and Nominating committees. He is Executive Committee liaison for the Bank Innovations and Solutions Committee and the Legislative Issues committee.
A fourth-generation community banker, White is an active member of his community and is a partner at White & White Attorneys LLP, a trustee of the Booe Inlow d’Arlier Charitable Foundation, serves on the West Central Regional Community Corrections Board, and is a member of the Covington Business Association. He is also a current member and past chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association.
"Lucas is one of community banking’s biggest advocates and a faithful steward of his community,” said ICBA Immediate Past Chairman Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga. “His leadership and visionary approach are poised to make a lasting and positive impact on our industry."
ICBA is the only national advocacy organization dedicated exclusively to promoting the interests of locally operated community banks and savings institutions. With the high-tech, high-touch banking services that consumers expect, community banks offer the best financial-services options for millions of consumers, small businesses and agricultural enterprises.
For more information, including a biography of White, visit ICBA’s website.
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.
