James Bales Named Regional Vice President At Interra
GOSHEN — Jamie Bales has joined Interra Credit Union, Goshen, as regional vice president for commercial services, Mike Blosser, senior vice president/commercial services, announced recently. His office will be located at the new Plymouth Financial Resource Center, and he will serve both commercial and agribusiness members, primarily in Marshall, Fulton, Starke and Pulaski counties and the surrounding areas.
Well known in the area, Bales brings more than 15 years of sales and financial institution experience to his new position. “I made the move to Interra because of the wide range of competitive products and services available to members and this institution’s reputation in the marketplace,” he said. “Interra focuses on convenience to members, with online banking features and quick responses to questions and applications.”
“In Jamie, we have found just the right person to serve members and build relationships in Plymouth and the surrounding areas,” Blosser noted. “His experience and community connections are assets to Interra and our members.”
Active in the community, Bales serves as a board member on the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he coaches youth baseball and basketball.
Bales graduated from Bethel College, Mishawaka, and also the Barrett Graduate School of Banking in Memphis, Tenn. He lives in his hometown of North Judson, where he graduated from North Judson-San Pierre High School.
Interra, headquartered in Goshen, Indiana, has assets that recently topped $1billion. The credit union’s field of membership spans 18 counties in northern Indiana, serving more than 77,000 members. In addition to the new Plymouth FRC, Interra operates 16 offices in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble and St. Joseph counties in Indiana and via a suite of robust electronic services at interracu.com.