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Ashley began her career with North Salem State Bank in 2010. In 2012, she transitioned into the role of a teller trainer. Her leadership path continued as she was promoted to Branch Manager in 2014, then to Retail Operations Manager in 2022. In 2025, Ashley was promoted to SVP Retail Operations.
Ashley is a graduate of North Putnam High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and has continued to advance her professional education, receiving the Indiana Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) NextGen Scholarship in 2023, graduating from the IBA Leadership Development Program in 2024, and preparing to complete the Stonier Graduate School of Banking in June 2026.
Her community involvement includes volunteering for the Hendricks County 4-H Fair, National Night Out, the Hendricks County Historical Museum, and the Danville Rotary Club.
Ashley and her husband, Michael, reside in Danville with their two boys. Outside of work, she enjoys watching their many sporting events.

Sarah Appleby serves as the Assistant Branch Manager at the Clayton branch, where she helps customers with all their banking needs.
Sarah has been with North Salem State Bank since 2019 and has 7 years of experience in the banking industry. She enjoys working with customers and helping them succeed.
As a native resident of Hendricks County, Sarah spends her time volunteering with her kids’ youth sports teams. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, usually at a sporting event, and traveling with her husband.





Nikki Hollingsworth serves as the Retail Operations Assistant, where she helps customers with all their banking needs. Nikki can help with deposit accounts and lending needs.
Nikki has been with North Salem State Bank since 2013 and has 13 years of banking experience. She enjoys working with customers to make banking easy. Her goal is to help you with deposit accounts and to plan for your future.
A resident of Lebanon/Boone County, Nikki is involved in the Boone County Cancer Society, Lebanon Kiwanis Club, Boone Co. 4-H, and Lebanon Wrestling Club. Outside of work, she enjoys working in the barn, going to livestock shows with her family, and camping.



