MERRILLVILLE – Michael E. Schrage, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Centier Bank, is pleased to welcome Dean Niepokoj as a Mortgage Loan Officer serving Lake County clients out of the bank’s Schererville East office, located at 5191 West Lincoln Highway in Crown Point.
Niepokoj joins Centier with over 30 years of experience in the mortgage and banking industry, bringing experience in all areas of lending. He is excited to guide clients through the mortgage process and help them get into their dream homes.
“I’ve always had great respect for Centier Bank because of its strong culture and sense of family,” he expressed. “Centier really does care for associates, and I love the team atmosphere. That helps us serve our clients and make their dreams come true.”
Niepokoj is a board member of the Crossroads YMCA and the NW Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association. He is a member of the Crown Point Lions Club and the Crown Point HS Football Chain Gang. Niepokoj is also the gym manager for St Mary School CYO Sports. He resides in Crown Point with his wife Elle, and has two daughters Caroline and Isabella, and a dog named Colby.
For more information on Niepokoj, email dean@centier.com or call 219-755-3383. For more information on Centier Bank, go to centier.com.
About Centier Bank
Centier Bank is Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, having served hometown banking across communities since 1895. With a purpose of enriching lives through financial guidance for an even better tomorrow, Centier Bank currently has over 60 offices, serving in 35 communities across 11 counties with over 1,000 associates.
Centier Bank has ranked on Forbes’ list of Best-in-State-Banks annually from 2018-2023. Additionally, Centier Bank has been among the top “Best Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and received national attention by American Banker magazine as the Top Best Bank to Work For in Indiana and #7 in the U.S.A. For more information on Centier products and services, visit centier.com.
