Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) announced that Mark Malin has joined the bank as Chief Leadership and People Development Officer. He brings over 35 years of experience in the nonprofit and leadership development space.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the Community First family,” CFB President & CEO Robb Blume said. “Our organization’s success is dependent upon our people, and we strive to attract and provide personalized development opportunities for the banking industry’s top talent. Mark’s experience building leadership teams will allow us to continuously improve our organization in the ways we serve our customers and our employees.”
Prior to joining the bank, Malin was the Multisite Director at Northview Church based in Carmel. He also spent 34 years as the founding Lead Pastor of Oakbrook Ministries, a multisite church based in Kokomo. Outside of ministry, he has spent many years consulting professionals and private sector organizations to uncover their unique gifts and achieve their leadership potential.
Malin is a 1980 graduate of Clark Summit University. He currently serves as a regular volunteer and guest speaker for Valley of Grace, which provides addiction recovery services in Indiana. He has lived in Kokomo with his wife Ronda for 39 years and together they have four children and 10 grandchildren.
About Community First Bank
Community First Bank (CFB) was chartered in 2003 in Kokomo and is committed to keeping outstanding customer service, local decision-making, and relationship-building at its core. The locally owned and operated bank currently has branches in Indianapolis, Kokomo, Westfield, and Noblesville. CFB has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for eight consecutive years by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Additional information can be found at CFBIndiana.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.