Relationship Managers

Michele is a Relationship Manager with STAR with her career focus in financial service for 38 years working out of our Columbia City location.  She advises small businesses in Whitley County, North Fort Wayne and Angola, while helping them grow and succeed. Since 2004, Michele has held various positions in banking, including branch manager, banker training, financial education as well as being a licensed financial advisor. Before joining the STAR team in 2016, she spent at Chase and Crossroads. Before that, Michelle spent 18 years with Lincoln Financial in group health and annuities. Michele attended Purdue Fort Wayne. She also attained her Loma, Train the Trainer and Professional Women in Investing certificates, along with completing the Management Development program through Cornell University.  Michele is a Casa volunteer where she has been advocating for children allowing their voices to be heard in court since 2019.  In her spare time, she is an artist and enjoys painting. She resides in Rome City with her husband Joel and 3 dogs. Michele enjoys spending time with her three children Jennifer, Matthew, and Ryan, along with her six grandchildren.  She also enjoys traveling to Italy to spend time with her Italian family.  

Debbie joined STAR in 2005 as a Relationship Manager and has over 40 years of banking experience. She previously worked with JP Morgan Chase, Bank One and its other predecessor banks. Debbie consults with business customers in the Fort Wayne area helping them to thrive and grow by providing the appropriate business loans, deposits, treasury services and financial guidance. She excels at providing exceptional customer service and being a trusted advisor. Debbie has volunteered her time in the community with many organizations. She is currently involved with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana where she has been on the Board for almost 19 years. During her years of service she has been on the Executive committee, Development/Friends Committee, Board Development committee, and participated in numerous fundraisers. She is also currently on the board of directors for the Allen County Christmas Bureau. She has volunteered a lot over the years for organizations such as Downtown Improvement District, Three Rivers Festival, Girl Scouts, Junior Achievement, Blue Jacket, Canterbury Schools, Concordia Lutheran School and many more. Debbie is a lifetime resident of Fort Wayne. She is married and has two daughters. She enjoys antiquing, thrifting and spending time with her family.