FISHERS, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SBA–David Becker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Internet Bank and its parent company First Internet Bancorp (Nasdaq: INBK), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) Mickey Maurer Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes his pioneering contributions to digital banking and enduring impact on Indiana’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic landscape.
Mr. Becker founded First Internet Bank in 1999 as the first state-chartered, FDIC-insured institution to operate entirely online. Under his leadership, the Bank quickly grew to serve customers in all 50 states, offering a full range of consumer and business banking services. Its holding company, First Internet Bancorp, went public in 2013 and reported assets of $5.9 billion as of March 31, 2025.
Mr. Becker has spent over 40 years creating successful companies in financial services technology and software-as-a-service. In that time, he developed and sold five Inc.500 businesses. He is also a dedicated community leader, serving on boards at TechPoint, the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and its Foundation for Youth, and Central Indiana Corporate Partnership. He is the co-chair for CEMETS iLab Indiana, a coalition of leaders designing a statewide professional education and training system for high school students. David is a trustee of DePauw University, his alma mater, where he earned his degree in 1975.
“I’m incredibly honored to receive the IBJ’s 2025 Mickey Maurer Entrepreneur of the Year Award,” David noted. “Throughout my career, I have had the great fortune to work alongside those who believed in my vision, challenged ideas, put in the late nights and helped build amazing organizations. I share this award with all of you – thanks for being part of the journey.”
The Mickey Maurer Entrepreneur of the Year Award honors individuals who embody the American spirit of entrepreneurship by building successful ventures that contribute significantly to the central Indiana community. Named after Mickey Maurer – an influential Indiana entrepreneur, attorney and philanthropist – the award celebrates leaders who not only achieve business success, but also foster innovation and community development.
About First Internet Bancorp
First Internet Bancorp is a bank holding company with assets of $5.9 billion as of March 31, 2025. The Company’s subsidiary, First Internet Bank, opened for business in 1999 as an industry pioneer in the branchless delivery of banking services. First Internet Bank provides consumer and small business deposit, SBA financing, franchise finance, consumer loans, and specialty finance services nationally as well as commercial real estate loans, construction loans, commercial and industrial loans, and treasury management services on a regional basis. First Internet Bancorp’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “INBK” and is a component of the Russell 2000® Index. Additional information about the Company is available at www.firstinternetbancorp.com and additional information about First Internet Bank, including its products and services, is available at www.firstib.com.
About First Internet Bank
First Internet Bank opened for business in 1999 as an industry pioneer in the branchless delivery of banking services. With assets of $5.8 billion as of March 31, 2025, the Bank provides consumer and small business deposits, consumer loans and specialty finance services nationally. The Bank also offers commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, SBA financing and treasury management services. Additional information about the Bank, including its products and services, is available at firstib.com. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Internet Bancorp (Nasdaq: INBK). First Internet Bank is a Member FDIC.
Contacts
Investor Relations:
Paula Deemer
Director of Corporate Administration
(317) 428-4628
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Media:
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