Darek Turpin Graduates from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking & Earns Wharton Leadership Certificate

Darek Turpin , Vice President and Portfolio Manager , graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate on June 4, 20 26. 

Darek joined Springs Valley in 2016 as an Investment Administrator and has steadily advanced throughout his tenure. He was promoted to Investment Administrator II in 2020, Assistant Vice President and Investment Administrator II in 2022, Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager in 2023, and Vice President in 2024 . 

Darek and his wife, Maggie, reside in Dubois, Indiana. They have two children, Mia and Darci. Darek is a 2019 graduate of the Dubois Leadership Academy. He serves on the Junior Achievement Advisory Board. He has also been an adjunct professor at Vincennes University Jasper for various economics courses. 

The ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking is the industry's preeminent graduate -level banking program. Stonier delivers the highest standard of executive education – allowing graduates to earn both a Stonier diploma and a Wharton Leadership Certificate. 

“I have had the privilege of watching Darek grow into an outstanding banking and investment professional,” said Marty Kaiser. “This achievement is well deserved and reflects the dedication, integrity, and leadership qualities he brings to our organization every day.” 

“This was a good opportunity to broaden my knowledge base,” said Darek. “ I am always grateful to the Bank, allowing me to further my education .” 

Darek can be reached at 812.634.4862 or [email protected] . 

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, is a subsidiary of SVB&T Corporation, headquartered at 8482 West State Road 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432 with administrative offices at 1500 Main Street, Jasper, Indiana 47546. Springs Valley has locations in Dubois, Daviess, Gibson, and Orange Counties, offering full -service bank and financial services. Springs Valley has products and services for all types of families and businesses, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, electronic service s, online consumer and mortgage applications and a variety of other loan options. Springs Valley Bank is a member of FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender. Bank NMLS 412076. 

In addition, the company has a full -service Financial Advisory Group managed by experienced, talented professionals specializing in financial planning, estate planning, tax planning, and wealth management. Investment Services are also offered by a licensed , professional Springs Valley representative. Trust and Investment products are not deposits; not insured by the FDIC; not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the depository institution; not insured by any Federal Government Agency; may lose value - subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. 

More information can be found online at www.svbt.bank . The company’s stock is traded on the OTCQX trading platform under ticker symbol SVBT ( www.otcmarkets.com ).