First Merchants appoints Jean Wojtowicz as Board Chair, replacing retiring Charles Schalliol

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Charles Schalliol retired after 17 years as Chair; oversaw growth from $3B to >$18B assets via 10 acquisitions.
Jean Wojtowicz, board member for 20 years, becomes Chair and Chair of Compensation and HR Committee effective May 7, 2024.
Michael Rechin, former CEO (2007-2020), appointed Vice Chair of the Board.
Wojtowicz also serves on Audit and Nominating & Governance Committees; CEO Mark Hardwick expresses confidence in new leadership.

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Appointed

Jean Wojtowicz

Chairperson

FRME · FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Effective: 2024-05-07
Filed: May 8, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On May 7, 2024, First Merchants Corporation (the "Corporation") appointed Jean Wojtowicz as Chairperson and Micheal C. Rechin as Vice Chairperson of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank Board of Directors.

Appointed

Micheal C. Rechin

Vice Chairperson

FRME · FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Effective: 2024-05-07
Filed: May 8, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On May 7, 2024, First Merchants Corporation (the "Corporation") appointed Jean Wojtowicz as Chairperson and Micheal C. Rechin as Vice Chairperson of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank Board of Directors.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jean Wojtowicz was appointed as Chairperson at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Chairperson

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On May 7, 2024, First Merchants Corporation (the "Corporation") appointed Jean Wojtowicz as Chairperson and Micheal C. Rechin as Vice Chairperson of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank Board of Directors.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Micheal C. Rechin was appointed as Vice Chairperson at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Vice Chairperson

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On May 7, 2024, First Merchants Corporation (the "Corporation") appointed Jean Wojtowicz as Chairperson and Micheal C. Rechin as Vice Chairperson of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank Board of Directors.

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