50/50 Women on Boards™ Recognizes Independent Bank as a “3+” Company, with Three or More Women Directors

50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, commends Independent Bank as a "3+" company, for having three or more women on its corporate board of directors.

With three women directors, representing 27.3% of its corporate board seats, Independent Bank demonstrates that when three or more women serve on a board, profitability, productivity, and workplace engagement increase.

"We are honored to have three exceptional women, Joan Budden, Christina Keller, and Ronia Kruse, serve on our board of directors," said Brad Kessel, President and CEO of Independent Bank. "Their extensive knowledge and expertise is an incredible asset to Independent Bank."

"Investors and enlightened leaders continue to make institutional decisions that reinforce the business advantages of diverse boards," said Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards. "We are pleased to recognize Independent Bank for prioritizing this business decision that benefits its shareholders, employees, customers, and communities."