INB adds Florida trucking executive Stephen Disney to board

INB appointed Stephen Disney to its Board of Directors as the bank expands its Florida footprint and deepens local leadership. The move ties a longtime construction and logistics executive to INB’s push to grow commercial and private banking relationships across the state.

Why it matters: - INB is using local leadership to support its long-term growth in Florida. - Stephen Disney brings construction, logistics and community ties that fit INB’s target business base in the state. - The appointment signals that INB wants to compete in Florida through relationship banking, not just product expansion.

What happened: - INB appointed Stephen Disney to its Board of Directors. - The announcement was made Aug. 7, 2026. - INB said the appointment reflects its continued investment in Florida and its focus on businesses, municipalities, professionals and families across the state. - Disney is vice president of T. Disney Trucking, a Florida hauling company. - Disney also serves as president of VLJ Construction Services, Inc.

The details: - T. Disney Trucking moves construction, infrastructure, asphalt, aggregate, debris and related materials across Florida. - The company was founded more than 40 years ago and is a second-generation family business. - Disney oversees daily operations, customer relationships and growth at T. Disney Trucking. - VLJ Construction Services provides asphalt paving, concrete recycling and hauling services. - Disney is originally from Fort Myers and lives in the Tampa Bay area. - Disney said he looks forward to helping INB expand in Florida and support families and businesses. - Disney helped with logistics and hauling after Hurricane Ian in 2022, including recovery work on Sanibel Island. - Sarah Phalen, INB president and CEO, said Disney’s knowledge of Florida businesses and communities will strengthen the board and support growth. - Allen Brinkman, INB Florida market CEO, said Disney’s appointment shows INB is building its future in Florida with local leadership and long-term relationships. - INB said it serves Florida clients through commercial banking, treasury management and lending professionals located across the state. - INB’s board provides strategic leadership and governance across its business in Illinois, Missouri and Florida.

Between the lines: - INB is building its Florida strategy around people with direct ties to local industries that need banking, treasury and lending support. - Disney’s background in trucking and construction suggests INB is reinforcing relationships with contractors and project-driven businesses. - The board appointment also gives INB a visible local figure in a market where regional credibility matters.

What's next: - INB is expected to keep expanding its commercial banking, treasury management, wealth management and private banking capabilities in Florida. - Disney will help guide the bank’s Florida growth strategy as INB continues adding local bankers and relationships across the state. - INB will continue serving clients in Illinois, Missouri and Florida through its community banking platform.

The bottom line: - INB is betting that Florida growth depends on local leadership, and Stephen Disney is now part of that strategy.