BROWNSBURG, Ind. – State Bank is pleased to announce that Gabriella “Gabby” Villalobos has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of its Brownsburg branch. In this role, Villalobos will be responsible for branch leadership, client relationship development, business development, team coaching, and overall branch operations.
Villalobos succeeds Jim Furlong, who recently retired after more than a decade of dedicated service as Brownsburg Branch Manager. During his tenure, Furlong played a significant role in the branch’s growth and in strengthening relationships throughout the Brownsburg community.
“Jim’s leadership and commitment to our customers have left a lasting impact on both our branch and the community we serve,” said Nick Bontreger, SVP, Retail Administration. “We thank him for his many years of service and wish him all the best in retirement. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Gabby to State Bank. Her banking expertise, leadership experience, and passion for helping customers achieve their financial goals make her an outstanding addition to our team.”
Villalobos brings extensive banking and financial services experience to State Bank. Most recently, she served as a Banking Center Manager, where she led branch operations, coached team members, developed business opportunities, and built relationships throughout the community. Prior to that role, she spent nearly six years with large regional bank, serving as both Banking Center Manager and Relationship Banker. Her experience includes consumer and small business banking, lending, deposit growth, team development, and client relationship management.
A graduate of Ball State University, Villalobos earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance with a concentration in Financial Planning and a minor in French. She is also NMLS licensed and has been recognized for her lending performance.
“I’m excited to join State Bank and become part of the Brownsburg community,” said Gabriella Villalobos. “Community banking is all about building meaningful relationships and helping customers succeed. I look forward to working with our clients, supporting local businesses, and serving alongside the talented team at State Bank.”
Villalobos resides in the Indianapolis area and is committed to community involvement and relationship-based banking. She will begin leading the Brownsburg branch immediately.
About State Bank – State Bank is a $980 million community bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of individuals, families, and businesses across central Indiana. The bank operates 11 full-service locations and participates in the AllPoint™ network, providing customers with convenient access to more than 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. Since 2017, State Bank has consistently earned a 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial, recognizing its strong performance and financial stability. In 2026, State Bank was honored with the prestigious Banky™ Award from The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™, recognizing the bank as one of the nation’s most extraordinary community banks for its commitment to strengthening local communities, supporting small businesses, and driving economic growth. State Bank invests more than $325,000 annually in local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations across the markets it serves.
State Bank maintains branch offices in Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Lizton, and Pittsboro in Hendricks County; two locations in Lebanon and one in Zionsville in Boone County; Carmel in Hamilton County; Lafayette in Tippecanoe County; and Lapel in Madison County, with a new location opening next year in Speedway, Marion County. To learn more, visit www.StateBank1910.bank.