Centier Bank promotes Lupita Nunez to Community Lender

Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, is pleased to promote Lupita Nunez to Community Lender, working out of Centier’s Gary Glen Park branch. In this role, Nunez will focus on educating individuals and families within the community about the mortgage process while helping them understand home financing options. 

“I am excited to connect with a broader community of aspiring homeowners and help guide them through the homebuying journey,” said Nunez. “I enjoy empowering clients to make informed decisions and achieve the dream of homeownership, one of the most significant investments they will make in their lifetime.”

Nunez joined Centier in 2024 as a Business Banker, where she partnered closely with 17 branch locations to support both existing and aspiring business owners. Prior to joining Centier, she spent 10 years at another financial institution where she held several positions beginning with Personal Banker, and advancing to Assistant Manager, Branch Manager and Business Banker. Nunez will serve the Merrillville and Gary area, including Spanish-speaking families by providing guidance and resources in their preferred language. 

“We’re thrilled Lupita has been promoted Centier’s growing Community Lending team,” said Jason Harris, Mortgage Market Manager at Centier Bank. “Her experience serving as an advocate, resource, and trusted advisor for her clients by connecting them with the tools, knowledge, and financing solutions they need to achieve their goals make her a great ambassador to the community.”

Nunez earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. She and her husband are St. Michael Parishioners and teach Faith Formation on Sundays. Nunez is also a co-lead in the Women’s Associate Resource Group at Centier Bank.

To connect with Lupita Nunez, email her at lnunez@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.