Jay Ingram, CCIM, a commercial broker and developer with Alton Webb Commercial Real Estate in Shelbyville, has joined German American Bank’s Regional Advisory Board

German American Bank announces Jay Ingram, CCIM, will serve on the company’s Regional Advisory Board serving the Shelby, Spencer, Owen, Gallatin, Oldham, Jefferson, Bullitt and Hardin County markets in Kentucky. Jay joins current Regional Advisory Board Members Michael Hesketh, John Hollenbach, Ray Leathers, Gregory Mills, Brigitte Owens and Purna Veer.

German American Bank’s Regional Advisory Boards provide general business counsel to the local corporate management of German American Bank.  They are committed to German American Bank’s mission of being a strong financial services company with local decision making and providing competitive banking solutions to Kentucky communities.

“Having a strong, engaged advisory board is incredibly important to our work in the Shelbyville community and the surrounding counties,” said Robbie Houchin, Market President at German American Bank. “These individuals offer valuable insight into the local economy and help guide our decision-making so we can better serve our customers and neighbors. Jay’s deep ties to Shelbyville and his expertise in commercial real estate will be a tremendous asset as we continue building strong relationships and supporting the growth of our community.”

Ingram is a graduate of Auburn University and earned a Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. Prior to founding a real estate investing company in 2017 and quickly building a portfolio of commercial and residential properties, he spent two years as a missionary in Asia planting churches and then devoted 13 years to teaching English as a Second Language to students from multiple nationalities while training future educators.

Ingram and his wife, Amy, a Shelbyville native and a local ENT doctor, ultimately settled in Shelbyville, Kentucky, with their three children, where he joined the Alton Webb Commercial Real Estate team. He specializes in commercial real estate development, as well as, offering investment analysis, leasing support, and disposition services throughout the Commonwealth. Ingram holds a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation.