F&M Bank Welcomes Carly Buchanan as Chief People Officer
F&M Bank, owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), has appointed Carly Buchanan as its new Chief People Officer. Buchanan brings over 18 years of HR, leadership, and organizational development experience, including a decade in retail banking. She will lead F&M's Human Resources Department, focusing on strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational growth.
Buchanan holds senior HR certifications (SHRM-SCP and HRCI) and was recognized as a 2023 Fort Wayne 40 Under 40 honoree. She has served as past President of the Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association and is actively involved in community organizations. She holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana Tech.
F&M Bank, di proprietà di Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), ha nominato Carly Buchanan come nuovo Chief People Officer. Buchanan porta con sé oltre 18 anni di esperienza in risorse umane, leadership e sviluppo organizzativo, di cui un decennio nel settore bancario al dettaglio. Dirigerà il Dipartimento delle Risorse Umane di F&M, concentrandosi sulla pianificazione strategica delle risorse umane, acquisizione di talenti, coinvolgimento dei dipendenti e crescita organizzativa.
Buchanan possiede certificazioni senior in risorse umane (SHRM-SCP e HRCI) ed è stata riconosciuta come una delle 40 Under 40 di Fort Wayne nel 2023. Ha ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente dell'Associazione delle Risorse Umane del Nord-est dell'Indiana ed è attivamente coinvolta in organizzazioni comunitarie. Ha conseguito un MBA e una Laurea in Scienze dell'Amministrazione Aziendale presso l'Indiana Tech.
F&M Bank, propiedad de Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), ha nombrado a Carly Buchanan como su nueva Directora de Personas. Buchanan aporta más de 18 años de experiencia en recursos humanos, liderazgo y desarrollo organizacional, incluyendo una década en la banca minorista. Ella liderará el Departamento de Recursos Humanos de F&M, enfocándose en la planificación estratégica de recursos humanos, adquisición de talento, compromiso de los empleados y crecimiento organizacional.
Buchanan posee certificaciones avanzadas en recursos humanos (SHRM-SCP y HRCI) y fue reconocida como una de las 40 menores de 40 en Fort Wayne en 2023. Ha sido Presidenta de la Asociación de Recursos Humanos del Noreste de Indiana y está activamente involucrada en organizaciones comunitarias. Tiene un MBA y una Licenciatura en Ciencias en Administración de Empresas de Indiana Tech.
F&M 은행은 Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) 소속으로 Carly Buchanan을 새로운 인사 담당 최고 책임자로 임명했습니다. Buchanan은 인사, 리더십 및 조직 개발 분야에서 18년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 그 중 10년은 소매 은행에서 일했습니다. 그녀는 F&M의 인사 부서를 이끌며 전략적 인사 계획, 인재 채용, 직원 참여 및 조직 성장에 집중할 예정입니다.
Buchanan은 고급 인사 인증(SHRM-SCP 및 HRCI)을 보유하고 있으며, 2023년 Fort Wayne의 40세 이하 40인 중 한 명으로 선정되었습니다. 그녀는 인디애나 북동부 인사 협회의 전 회장으로 활동했으며, 지역 사회 단체에도 적극적으로 참여하고 있습니다. 그녀는 인디애나 테크에서 MBA와 경영학 학사 학위를 취득했습니다.
F&M Bank, détenu par Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), a nommé Carly Buchanan en tant que nouvelle Directrice des Ressources Humaines. Buchanan apporte plus de 18 ans d'expérience en ressources humaines, en leadership et en développement organisationnel, dont une décennie dans la banque de détail. Elle dirigera le département des ressources humaines de F&M, en se concentrant sur la planification stratégique des RH, l'acquisition de talents, l'engagement des employés et la croissance organisationnelle.
Buchanan détient des certifications RH avancées (SHRM-SCP et HRCI) et a été reconnue comme l'une des 40 personnes de moins de 40 ans à Fort Wayne en 2023. Elle a été présidente de l'Association des Ressources Humaines du Nord-Est de l'Indiana et est activement impliquée dans des organisations communautaires. Elle détient un MBA et un Bachelor of Science en Administration des Affaires de l'Indiana Tech.
F&M Bank, im Besitz der Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), hat Carly Buchanan zur neuen Chief People Officer ernannt. Buchanan bringt über 18 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Personalwesen, Führung und Organisationsentwicklung mit, darunter ein Jahrzehnt im Einzelhandel. Sie wird die Personalabteilung von F&M leiten und sich auf strategische Personalplanung, Talentakquise, Mitarbeiterengagement und organisatorisches Wachstum konzentrieren.
Buchanan besitzt fortgeschrittene HR-Zertifizierungen (SHRM-SCP und HRCI) und wurde 2023 als eine der 40 unter 40 in Fort Wayne ausgezeichnet. Sie war frühere Präsidentin der Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association und ist aktiv in Gemeinschaftsorganisationen engagiert. Sie hat einen MBA und einen Bachelor of Science in Betriebswirtschaft von der Indiana Tech.
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ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) is pleased to announce Carly Buchanan as its new Chief People Officer.
With over 18 years of HR, leadership, and organizational development experience across multiple industries, Carly will lead F&M’s Human Resources Department, driving strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational growth.
Carly brings a decade of retail banking experience to her role, providing valuable insight into customer-focused strategies and operational efficiency. She holds senior HR certifications from SHRM (SHRM-SCP) and HRCI and has served as past President of the Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association. Recognized as a 2023 Fort Wayne 40 Under 40 honoree, Carly is also deeply committed to community involvement, supporting organizations like Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, and the 988 Crisis Lifeline.
“Carly’s leadership, expertise, and passion for people make her an incredible asset to F&M Bank,” said Lars Eller, President, and CEO. “Her strategic vision will strengthen our culture, enhance employee engagement, and support our mission of serving our customers and communities.”
Carly earned her MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana Tech. She and her family reside in Northern Indiana, where she combines professional excellence with a strong dedication to community impact.
About F&M Bank:
F&M Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving its communities since 1897. F&M Bank provides commercial banking, retail banking and other financial services. Our locations are in Butler, Champaign, Fulton, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Shelby, Williams, and Wood counties in Ohio. In Northeast Indiana, we have offices located in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Jay, Steuben and Wells counties. The Michigan footprint includes Oakland County, and we have Loan Production Offices in Troy, Michigan; Muncie, Indiana; and Perrysburg and Bryan, Ohio.
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