Finward Bancorp CEO Benjamin Bochnowski to become Chairman as David Bochnowski retires

Finward Bancorp

David A. Bochnowski to retire as Executive Chairman and from the Board effective June 30, 2023.
Benjamin J. Bochnowski, current President and CEO, appointed Chairman effective June 30, 2023.
David Bochnowski led growth from ~$127M to $2.05B in assets during his tenure.
No additional compensation for Benjamin Bochnowski beyond existing employment agreement.
Retirement not related to any disagreement with the Bancorp regarding financial or accounting matters.

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Departed

David A. Bochnowski

Executive Chairman

FNWD · Finward Bancorp

Effective: 2023-06-30
Successor: Benjamin J. Bochnowski
Filed: January 30, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On January 27, 2023, David A. Bochnowski, the current Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Finward Bancorp (the “ Bancorp ”), informed the Board of his decision to retire as Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board effective as of June 30, 2023.

Appointed

Benjamin J. Bochnowski

Chairman of the Board

FNWD · Finward Bancorp

Effective: 2023-06-30
Filed: January 30, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

the Board appointed Benjamin J. Bochnowski, currently the Bancorp’s President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, to succeed David Bochnowski as the Chairman of the Board, effective as of June 30, 2023.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

David A. Bochnowski departed as Executive Chairman at Finward Bancorp.

Action: retire
Role: Executive Chairman

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On January 27, 2023, David A. Bochnowski, the current Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Finward Bancorp (the “ Bancorp ”), informed the Board of his decision to retire as Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board effective as of June 30, 2023.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Benjamin J. Bochnowski was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Finward Bancorp.

Action: appointed
Role: Chairman of the Board

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the Board appointed Benjamin J. Bochnowski, currently the Bancorp’s President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, to succeed David Bochnowski as the Chairman of the Board, effective as of June 30, 2023.

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