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Bank Officers

Brad Monts
Bradley J. Monts, President & Chief Executive Officer
Brad joined HHSB (then Farmer's State Bank) in September of 1990, serving as Loan Officer, Branch Manager, Senior Vice President, Operations Manager, Cashier, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and currently President and CEO. He is a 1986 graduate of Southmont High School and 1990 graduate of Franklin College, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business. In 1994, Brad completed studies at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Brad is active in leadership for many local community organizations. He has served the Ladoga Lions Club for over 25 years, is the Treasurer of the Montgomery County Education Foundation, Treasurer of the Montgomery County Regional Water & Sewer District, a member of the Montgomery County Early Childhood Coalition, Montgomery County Health & Wellness Center Board, and the South Montgomery Dollars for Scholars Golf Outing Committee. In the past, he served as Board President of South Montgomery Community Schools, Board member and Treasurer for South Montgomery Youth Football, Board member and President of the South Montgomery Building Corporation, Investment Committee Member for the Montgomery County Community Foundation, Scholarship Committee Member for Hendricks Power, Parent Advisory Council Member for Ladoga Elementary School, and Board Member for Historic Ladoga, Inc. Brad enjoys golf, fishing, and traveling with his wife Karen and children Taylor and Brooke.
 

Trent Smaltz
Trent D. Smaltz, Chief Lending Officer
Trent started his banking career in 1989 as a part time teller while still in high school. He started his full-time banking career in 1996. He joined HHSB, then Farmer's State Bank, in October of 2004, serving as Director of Business Development, and currently serves on the bank's executive leadership team as Chief Lending Officer. He is a 1990 graduate of Greencastle High School. His professional studies include being a 2000 graduate of Perry School of Lending at Central Michigan University and a 2013 graduate of The Barrett School of Banking at Christian Brothers University in Memphis Tennessee. Trent is active in local community organizations. He currently serves as President of the Boys and Girls Club of Montgomery County. He serves as a member of the grant committee for the Montgomery County Community Foundation, Montgomery County Merit Board, and the Ladoga Library, and is also a member of the Crawfordsville Rotary Club. Trent enjoys hunting, fishing and vacations with his wife Cindy and kids Hannah, Abby and John.

 
Blake Zachary
 








J. Blake Zachary,
Chief Technology Officer
Blake joined HHSB in 2015, bringing extensive experience in information technology leadership. As CTO and a member of the executive team, he is responsible for IT operations, project management, systems integration, data analytics, cybersecurity, network administration, and process automation, as well as research into emerging technologies impacting the financial industry such as blockchain, AI, and quantum computing. Blake is a Southmont High School graduate and earned a BA from Wabash College. Before joining HHSB, he owned and operated a successful IT services business, directed technology for public school districts, and delivered a variety of technology solutions to public and private organizations of all sizes. Throughout his career, Blake has earned certifications in technology governance and leadership, volunteered as a board member for several nonprofits, and served as president of a state-wide association for technology professionals. An avid traveler, Blake enjoys exploring new countries and cultures with family and dedicating time and talents to supporting local organizations. He resides in Ladoga with his wife Lauren, daughter Evelyn, and stepson Tyler.


Zach Hockersmith
Zach Hockersmith, Chief Financial Officer

Zach Hockersmith joined the HHSB team in 2010 after graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University with degrees in Finance and Economics. He served the bank as a loan officer, branch manager, AVP of Retail, and VP Controller before joining the executive leadership team as CFO in 2021. He chairs the bank’s Asset Liability Committee and is a member of the ESOP Committee. Zach serves as a board member for the Montgomery County Medical Care Trust and the Montgomery County Community Foundation and is a part of the MCCF Bridge Inc. where he helps support the Early Learning Center project. He is also active in the Indiana Bankers Association serving on the advisory board for their Future Leadership Division. He is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and graduate of North Montgomery High School and currently resides in Crawfordsville with his wife Casey and their sons, Hudson and Camden. He is a member of Rock Point Church and enjoys the outdoors, being with family, and helping coach Southmont youth baseball and football.


Jamie McCumber
Jamie McCumber, Senior Vice President - Deposit Operations

Jamie began her career in 1991 at Linden State Bank, later merging with Farmers State Bank to become HHSB. She currently oversees our Deposit Operations team, is an active member of the Compliance and IT Committees, and helps to lead overall bank strategic initiatives and core banking systems. She is from the Montgomery County area and attended North Montgomery High School. Jamie received her Associates Degree in Banking and Finance from Vincennes University. She currently resides in Crawfordsville with her husband Brad and is a proud mother of two daughters, Jessica and Brandi.  Outside of the bank, Jamie enjoys all types of racing and spending time with her family.

 


Nikki Keller

Nikki Keller, Vice President - Credit Operations
Nikki began her banking career in 2007 and joined HHSB as an Ag & Commercial Underwriting Assistant in 2012. Within 5 years she transitioned from consumer underwriting and ag & commercial underwriting to Loan Operations Department Manager. She was promoted to Vice President of Credit Operations in 2024 and oversees daily operations ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard the bank’s assets and mitigate risk. Nikki is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and currently resides in Crawfordsville with her husband Aaron and sons, Jaron and Griffin. She enjoys golfing, crafting, and making memories with her kids. She is a member of the Indiana Bankers Association’s Future Leadership Division and volunteers her time to the Crawfordsville school system with the PTO and various youth sports programs.

 


April Smekens
April Smekens, Assistant Vice President - Credit Risk
April joined HHSB in 2017, bringing over 20 years of combined banking experience with her. She began her time here as our Ag/Commercial Underwriting Assistant developing into her role of Underwriting Manager. She has a degree in professional accounting, and has completed multiple lending certifications. She is currently working with various members of underwriting and lending to bring together Underwriting, Portfolio Management, loan documentation and other areas to ensure a seamless experience between the underwriting process and the loan closing process. April is a Montgomery county resident. She enjoys spending time with her family, trail riding, gardening, and volunteering with local organizations.
 
 
Jeff Kiger
Jeff Kiger, Assistant Vice President - Commercial/Ag Lender
Jeff joined HHSB as an Ag & Commercial Lender in 2020. He has 15 years of banking experience and has worked in various customer service and sales positions during his career. He attended North Putnam High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Governor’s University. He also completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Jeff is active in his community serving as the President of the Mary Allison’s Children’s Trust of Putnam County and the Bainbridge Lion’s Club. He and his wife Jeana reside in northern Putnam County where he enjoys working on their hobby farm, fly fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He holds an instrument rating and a commercial pilots license and enjoys flying when possible.
 
 
Jordan Burkett
Jordan Burkett, Assistant Vice President - Commercial/Ag Lender
Jordan joined HHSB as an Ag & Commercial Lender in 2017 bringing years of agriculture sales experience to the team. He graduated from the Indiana Bankers Association Agricultural Banking School in 2018, and the following year became one of HHSB’s first Accredited Banking Professionals. Jordan is a Montgomery County native and attended Southmont High School and Purdue University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management from Purdue, completed the Entrepreneurship Certificate Program, and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He has served as the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Board President, a member of the Montgomery County Plan Commission, and has volunteered his time on multiple other boards. When he’s not giving back his time to the community, he enjoys working out, spending time with his family, helping on the family farm, and traveling.
 
 
Josh Foxworthy
Josh Foxworthy, Assistant Vice President - Commercial/Ag Lender
Josh joined the HHSB team as an Ag & Commercial Lender in 2019. He has over 20 years of experience in financing row crop farmers, agribusinesses, grain elevators, and livestock producers specializing in beef, swine, and dairy production. He graduated from Purdue University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Economics. Josh resides on his family farm in Fountain County with his wife Rachel and their four children, where they raise Angus cattle. He enjoys hunting and fishing and is actively involved in coaching youth sports, helping his children show 4-H livestock, and serving on various school and community boards and committees. He is also an auctioneer and enjoys conducting auctions and participating in charity events.
 
 
Cody Hargis
Cody Hargis, Assistant Vice President - Retail & Leadership Development
Cody oversees and leads our 6 traditional branches, virtual branch, retail business development and training. Cody is from Ladoga where he graduated from Southmont High School in 2007. He received his A.A. in General Studies from Ivy Tech Community College. Cody joined HHSB in 2019 and has been in banking since 2009. Over the years, Cody earned certificates in relationship selling, team coaching, and team development. In 2020, Cody was named the Rising Star, Young Professional of the Year for the Crawfordsville Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. When Cody is not at the bank, he is spending time with his wife, Kandora and their two kids, Liam and Lilah. Cody also enjoys being involved in the community and giving back. He has been involved with Crawfordsville Main Street since 2014 where he has served as a committee member, board member, treasurer, and President. He also serves as a board member for Trinity Christian School and is the Pastor for Parkersburg Christian Church. He has volunteered with several other community organizations throughout the past 15 years, some of which include Montgomery County United Fund, General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, Pam’s Promise, and HUB Ministries.