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Jill A. Giles Named Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation

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First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) has announced the appointment of Jill A. Giles as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Giles replaces Robert E. Krimmel, who is departing to pursue other opportunities.

Giles, who will maintain her role as Bank CFO, joined First Farmers in 2013 as Controller and was later promoted to Chief Accounting Officer. She was named Bank CFO on January 1, 2024. Her career highlights include receiving the First Farmers Innovation Award in 2018 for implementing efficient accounts payable solutions. Prior to First Farmers, she worked in public accounting as an audit manager specializing in community banks.

She holds a BS in accounting from The University of Tennessee at Martin and an MS in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. Giles is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) ha annunciato la nomina di Jill A. Giles come Direttore Finanziario e Segretario Aziendale, con effetto immediato. Giles sostituisce Robert E. Krimmel, che sta lasciando per perseguire altre opportunità.

Giles, che continuerà a ricoprire il ruolo di CFO della banca, è entrata a far parte di First Farmers nel 2013 come Controller ed è stata successivamente promossa a Direttore Contabile. È stata nominata CFO della banca il 1° gennaio 2024. Tra i suoi traguardi professionali, ha ricevuto il First Farmers Innovation Award nel 2018 per aver implementato soluzioni efficienti per la gestione dei conti da pagare. Prima di entrare in First Farmers, ha lavorato nella contabilità pubblica come responsabile di audit specializzata in banche comunitarie.

Possiede una laurea in contabilità presso l'Università del Tennessee a Martin e un master in contabilità presso la Middle Tennessee State University. Giles è un Commercialista Certificato e membro dell'American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) ha anunciado la designación de Jill A. Giles como Directora Financiera y Secretaria Corporativa, con efecto inmediato. Giles sustituye a Robert E. Krimmel, quien se marcha para buscar otras oportunidades.

Giles, quien mantendrá su cargo como CFO del banco, se unió a First Farmers en 2013 como Controladora y fue promovida posteriormente a Directora de Contabilidad. Fue nombrada CFO del banco el 1 de enero de 2024. Entre los logros de su carrera se encuentra haber recibido el First Farmers Innovation Award en 2018 por implementar soluciones eficientes en cuentas por pagar. Antes de unirse a First Farmers, trabajó en contabilidad pública como gerente de auditoría especializada en bancos comunitarios.

Tiene una licenciatura en contabilidad de la Universidad de Tennessee en Martin y una maestría en contabilidad de la Universidad Estatal de Middle Tennessee. Giles es Contadora Pública Certificada y miembro del American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

퍼스트 파머스 앤 머천츠 (OTC 핑크: FFMH)질 A. 자일즈를 최고재무책임자(CFO) 및 기업 비서로 즉시 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 자일즈는 다른 기회를 추구하기 위해 떠나는 로버트 E. 크림멜을 대신합니다.

자일즈는 은행 CFO 역할을 유지하며, 2013년에 퍼스트 파머스에 컨트롤러로 합류했고 이후 최고 회계 책임자로 승진했습니다. 그녀는 2024년 1월 1일 은행 CFO로 임명되었습니다. 그녀의 경력 하이라이트 중 하나는 2018년에 효율적인 채권 계정 솔루션을 구현하여 퍼스트 파머스 혁신 상을 수상한 것입니다. 퍼스트 파머스 전에 그녀는 커뮤니티 은행 전문 감사 관리자와 같은 공인 회계법인에서 일했습니다.

그녀는 테네시대학교 마틴에서 회계학 학사 학위를, 미들 테네시 주립대학교에서 회계학 석사 학위를 취득했습니다. 자일즈는 공인 회계사(CPA)이며 미국 공인 회계사 협회(AICPA)의 회원입니다.

First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) a annoncé la nomination de Jill A. Giles en tant que Directrice Financière et Secrétaire Générale, avec effet immédiat. Giles remplace Robert E. Krimmel, qui part à la recherche d'autres opportunités.

Giles, qui continuera à occuper son poste de CFO de la Banque, a rejoint First Farmers en 2013 en tant que Contrôleur et a ensuite été promue Directrice Comptable. Elle a été nommée CFO de la Banque le 1er janvier 2024. Parmi les temps forts de sa carrière, elle a reçu le First Farmers Innovation Award en 2018 pour la mise en œuvre de solutions efficaces de gestion des comptes fournisseurs. Avant de rejoindre First Farmers, elle a travaillé en comptabilité publique en tant que responsable d'audit spécialisée dans les banques communautaires.

Elle est titulaire d'un Bachelor en comptabilité de l'Université du Tennessee à Martin et d'un Master en comptabilité de l'Université d'État du Middle Tennessee. Giles est Expert-Comptable Certifié et membre de l'American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) hat die Ernennung von Jill A. Giles zur Chief Financial Officer und Corporate Secretary mit sofortiger Wirkung bekannt gegeben. Giles ersetzt Robert E. Krimmel, der geht, um andere Möglichkeiten zu verfolgen.

Giles, die ihre Rolle als CFO der Bank beibehalten wird, trat 2013 als Controllerin in die First Farmers ein und wurde später zur Chief Accounting Officer befördert. Sie wurde am 1. Januar 2024 zur Bank CFO ernannt. Zu den Höhepunkten ihrer Karriere gehört die Auszeichnung mit dem First Farmers Innovation Award im Jahr 2018 für die Implementierung effizienter Lösungen im Bereich Rechnungswesen. Vor ihrer Zeit bei First Farmers arbeitete sie in der Wirtschaftsprüfung als Prüfungsleiterin mit Schwerpunkt auf Community-Banken.

Sie hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Rechnungswesen von der University of Tennessee at Martin und einen Master-Abschluss in Rechnungswesen von der Middle Tennessee State University. Giles ist eine zertifizierte Wirtschaftsprüferin und Mitglied des American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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  • Internal promotion demonstrates succession planning and stability
  • New CFO has extensive experience within the company since 2013
  • Appointee has relevant industry experience in community banking
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COLUMBIA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Jill A. Giles was named Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Corporation, effective immediately. The positions were formerly held by Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel who is leaving the bank to pursue another career opportunity.

“I am pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Giles to Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO. “Jill has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Bank and previously served as the Bank’s Chief Accounting Officer and Controller. She has worked closely with Bobby Krimmel who previously served as the Bank’s CFO, and I expect a smooth transition of these responsibilities to her.”

Giles will continue as Chief Financial Officer of the Bank. Her additional responsibilities will include Corporate Secretary for the bank and Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Corporation. She joined First Farmers in 2013 as Controller for the Bank. She was promoted to Chief Accounting Officer where she was responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the accounting function at the Bank. After serving as Chief Accounting Officer until 2020, Giles was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of the Bank on January 1, 2024. She was awarded the First Farmers Innovation Award in 2018 in recognition of her leadership in implementing more efficient accounts payable solutions for the Bank.

Prior to joining First Farmers, Giles worked in public accounting as an audit manager and provided internal and external audit services for community banks. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from The University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master of Science degree in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She is a past board member for Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury and remains an active supporter in the community.

About First Farmers and Merchants Corporation and First Farmers and Merchants Bank

First Farmers and Merchants Corporation is the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, a community bank serving the Middle Tennessee area through 22 offices in seven Middle Tennessee counties. As of December 31, 2024, First Farmers reported total assets of approximately $1.8 billion, total shareholders’ equity of approximately $138 million, and administered trust assets of $6.2 billion. For more information about First Farmers, visit us on the Web at www.myfirstfarmers.com under “Investor Relations.”

Molly T. Hissong

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

(931) 380-8372

Source: First Farmers and Merchants Corporation

FAQ

When did Jill Giles become CFO of First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH)?

Jill Giles was appointed CFO of First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH) effective immediately, as announced in the press release.

What positions did Jill Giles hold at FFMH before becoming Corporate CFO?

Prior to becoming Corporate CFO, Giles served as Bank CFO (appointed January 1, 2024), Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller (joined in 2013).

Why is FFMH changing its CFO?

The change occurred because the previous CFO, Robert E. Krimmel, is leaving the bank to pursue another career opportunity.

What recognition has Jill Giles received at FFMH?

Giles received the First Farmers Innovation Award in 2018 for her leadership in implementing more efficient accounts payable solutions for the Bank.

What are Jill Giles' new responsibilities at FFMH?

Giles will serve as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of both the and the Bank, maintaining her role as Bank CFO while adding corporate responsibilities.

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