STAR Bank announces that Brittainy Chaffee, part of the STAR Private Banking team for over six years, has been named Assistant Vice President, working out of the company’s Fort Wayne headquarters.

Chaffee has over 10 years of experience in banking, most recently providing deposit, lending and investment solutions to STAR Bank clients in Allen County and surrounding counties.

She received her bachelor’s degree in financial counseling and planning from Purdue University, including studying abroad while working for a wealth management firm in Sydney, Australia.

“I am very proud of Brittainy and the work she has done to earn this promotion, said John Lee, STAR private banking manager. “She gives back to her community in a myriad of ways, and she serves her individual clients with focus and professionalism.”

Chaffee has immersed herself in the community, supporting many philanthropic organizations including the FW Museum of Art, Ronald McDonald House, The MINDCAP Center, Erin’s House for Grieving Children, Junior Achievement, Greater Fort Wayne, Leads R Us and Upward Cheerleading.

STAR Financial Bank, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is committed to delivering quality financial expertise and distinctive banking solutions to exceed customer expectations. In addition, STAR Private Advisory offers private banking, investment and fiduciary services. STAR has grown to over $3 billion in assets with locations across central and northeast Indiana. For more information, visit starfinancial.com. 

Note: In all references to STAR, “STAR” should be in all caps, as the name STAR was derived from the first names of the early principals (Selah Wright, Thomas Marcuccilli, Arthur Hodson, and Ralph Marcuccilli).