Ben is a Mortgage Loan Originator with First Bank of Berne. He earned his degree in Business Management from IPFW and is a graduate of Adams Central High School. Go, Jets! Ben was raised on a grain farm and also assisted with a nearby hog operation throughout his youth.

He has worked in the banking industry for over twelve years and joined First Bank of Berne’s mortgage lending team in 2022. Ben is committed to Adams County and to helping home buyers achieve their dreams, especially in today’s tight real estate market. He is grateful for the opportunity to work, lend, and serve within the local community.

Ben is a member of the Adams Central School Board. He also serves as a board member and past president of Habitat for Humanity of Adams County.

Tanner’s number one goal as a mortgage loan originator is to get people into the home of their dreams. She works every day to help her clients improve their financial picture. The local decision-making that First Bank of Berne offers is Tanner’s favorite aspect of working at a community lending institution.

Tanner came to First Bank of Berne two years ago with industry experience and a desire to work in a value-driven environment. With six years in the business, she knows that a company’s values are important to everyone involved in the loan transaction. Tanner gets to know her customers and seeks to develop a business relationship that lasts well beyond the closing table.

Tanner graduated from Jay County High School and later earned her degree in Business Administration. Her education, combined with her hometown roots, give Tanner excellent perspective into the local real estate market. She is a top resource for your home purchase and refinance needs!

Jennifer grew up near Peru and attended Maconaquah High School in Bunker Hill, Indiana. She began a mortgage lending career that now spans two decades and includes a variety of industry roles. Jennifer learned through experience that she enjoys working directly with customers and getting to know the people of her community. Building relationships with her clients and their families makes banking a fulfilling career for Jennifer.

Jennifer is an active citizen of the Miami County community. She serves on the Visual Ministry Team at Parkview United Methodist Church and works as a front-line volunteer for multiple organizations including the United Way, Harvesting Capabilities, De-Trash the Wabash, and the Salvation Army. Jennifer maintains an impressive professional profile as well. She graduated from the Indiana Bankers Mortgage Lending Program and is also a member of the Realtors Association of Central Indiana.

Jennifer’s favorite part of mortgage lending is joining her customers at the closing table. Jennifer and her team work hard every day to earn the respect of their clients while making the mortgage process enjoyable. Jennifer loves helping people and even admits that she sometimes gets more excited than her homebuyers when she sees them achieving their dreams!

Dan knows the mortgage industry well. With 20 years of experience as a home loan professional, Dan has weathered the ups and downs of the real estate market. He’s ready to put his decades of experience to work for you. And here’s the best part: All of Dan’s experience is local!

Dan’s commitment to finance is evident in his volunteer life as well. He serves as a classroom consultant for Junior Achievement, where he gives his time to teach business and economics to young people. Dan is also a member of the Finance Committee at First Missionary Church in Berne.

His experience both as a financial professional and as a member of the local community make him an invaluable member of the First Bank of Berne team.

Holly Heyerly brings over a decade of mortgage industry knowledge and expertise to her role as a loan officer at First Bank of Berne. She graduated from Adams Central High School before attending Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she studied Accounting and served as a Junior Leader for 4H, a Student Leader for Youth for Christ, and Class Treasurer. Holly currently holds a lender certification from Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS), a distinction that underscores her diverse skillset in guiding homebuyers through all aspects of the mortgage and home loan process.

Holly enjoys working closely with all types of home buyers, from those looking to purchase their first home to seasoned owners investing in vacation homes and rental properties. She is thrilled to use her extensive mortgage lending experience to help First Bank of Berne customers achieve both home ownership and financial goals.

Active in the community, Holly and her husband, Craig, serve as Deacons at Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren in Adams County, where she also teaches Sunday school for kindergarteners and first graders and sings on the Praise Team. In addition to traveling and volunteering in the community, Holly loves spending time with Craig and their two daughters, Bobbie and Bailey.