Centier Bank promotes Amy Varga to Market President, Senior Vice President of Michiana Market

Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, is pleased to promote Amy Varga to Market President, Senior Vice President of the Michiana market. In this role, Varga is responsible for driving overall performance, coaching and developing Centier’s commercial banking team, while shaping strategy for growth in Michiana. 

“What I appreciate most about working at Centier is the genuine commitment to our clients, communities, and associates,” said Varga. “We don’t just talk about our values, we live them every day through a hospitality-first mindset. Centier fosters an environment that prioritizes relationships and makes a meaningful impact both internally and externally.” 

Varga has more than 20 years of experience in commercial banking, with the last 10 years at Centier Bank. Over the course of her career, she has built and managed a significant commercial portfolio while maintaining strong asset quality and long-term client relationships. Varga brings a deep understanding of both commercial real estate and operating company lending to support her team across a wide range of deal structures and client needs. 

“Amy is well-deserving of this promotion, and her approach of collaboration, accountability and mentorship aligns well with our Michiana region,” said Len Amat, Senior Vice President, Head of Community Banking at Centier Bank. “Amy’s strong ties to the community and existing  relationships across the market further position her to drive growth, strengthen partnerships, and expand Centier’s presence in the region.” 

A graduate of Indiana University, Varga remains actively engaged in leadership development in the community, including participation in Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka and the Leadership Academy in Elkhart County. In 2019, she was recognized as a Michiana Forty Under 40 recipient. Varga served as the Chair and Board Member of Child and Parent Services (CAPS), is a current Board Member of the Revolving Loan Fund for the City of South Bend, and is a planning committee member for the Over the Edge initiative within the Youth Service  Bureau. 

To connect with Amy Varga, email her at amyvarga@centier.com. 

About Centier Bank 

Centier Bank is Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, having served hometown banking across communities since 1895. With a purpose of enriching lives through financial guidance and caring relationships for an even better tomorrow, Centier Bank currently has more than $10B in assets, more than 64 offices, serving in 35 communities across 12 counties with over 1,100 associates. Centier has a long heritage of putting people first, and the company’s fifth-generation ownership remains committed to its Not For Sale promise ensuring that Centier remains a family-owned and operated bank for generations to come. Centier Bank has appeared on Forbes’ list of Best-in-State-Banks annually from 2018-2025. Additionally, Centier Bank has been among the top “Best Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and received national attention by American Banker magazine as the Top Best Bank to Work For in Indiana and #5 in the U.S.A. Locally, Centier Bank was just recognized as the best bank in Northwest Indiana for business and customer service in Northwest Indiana  Business Magazine’s 2026 awards. For more information on Centier products and services, visit centier.com. Member FDIC.