---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-005133"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BFC"
cik: "0001746109"
company_name: "Bank First Corp"
filed_at: "2026-01-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:34:18.158430+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bank First appoints Steven Eldred to Board following merger with Centre 1 Bancorp

## Summary
- Steven Eldred elected to Bank First Corp. Board effective Jan 13, 2026; part of Centre 1 Bancorp (FNBT) merger integration.
- Term runs three years after shareholder approval at June 15, 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Eldred brings 40+ years community banking experience; served on Centre 1 Bancorp board for over 30 years.
- Bank First now operates 38 locations in WI/IL with ~$6B in assets following the January 1, 2026 merger.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-005133
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BFC
- cik: 0001746109
- company_name: Bank First Corp
- filed_at: 2026-01-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1746109/000110465926005133/0001104659-26-005133-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1746109/000110465926005133/tm263670d1_8k.htm

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