ICBA names Lucas White as its new board chair

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) elected Lucas White as chairman of its board for 2024-25.

White, who is president of The Fountain Trust Co. in Covington, Ind., began his term on 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.”

In addition to chairing ICBA’s Executive Committee and board of directors, White is a member of ICBA’s Federal Delegate Board and its Policy Development and Nominating committees. Further, he is the executive committee liaison for both the Bank Innovations and Solutions and the Legislative Issues committees.

Also, White is a partner at White & White Attorney and a trustee of the Booe Inlow d’Arlier Charitable Foundation. He also serves on the West Central Regional Community Corrections Board, and is a member of the Covington Business Association.

“Lucas is one of community banking’s biggest advocates and a faithful steward of his community,” ICBA Immediate Past Chairman Derek Williams, CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., said. “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.

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