Mike Banas

Mike Banas is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs at White Lodging since October 2018, where responsibilities include overseeing communication strategies for a major hotel management company, coordinating crisis response, and launching multimedia campaigns. Prior to this role, Banas held several positions at NiSource, culminating as Director of Communications, where notable achievements included leading reputation management and financial communications strategies and supporting significant corporate events such as IPOs and crisis management. Additional experience includes roles at Ketchum Public Relations, Ashton Partners, Ogilvy PR, and Edelman, covering diverse communication functions from brand strategy to crisis response, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Telecommunications, and Marketing from Ball State University.