F&M Bank Welcomes Peter Schork as Regional President for Toledo, Ohio & Southeast Michigan
F&M Bank, owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), has appointed Peter Schork as Regional President for the Toledo, Ohio, and Southeastern Michigan regions. Schork brings over 25 years of banking and financial experience, previously serving as Ann Arbor President for Oxford Bank and co-founder/CEO of Ann Arbor State Bank.
In his new role, Schork will oversee F&M's presence across multiple locations including Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Downtown Toledo, and the company's operations in Troy and Birmingham, Michigan. His background includes positions as CFO at Catalyst Commercial Real Estate and President of a Michigan-based title, mortgage, and real estate company.
F&M Bank, di proprietà di Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), ha nominato Peter Schork come Presidente Regionale per le regioni di Toledo, Ohio, e del sud-est del Michigan. Schork porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore bancario e finanziario, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente ad Ann Arbor per Oxford Bank e co-fondatore/CEO di Ann Arbor State Bank.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Schork supervisionerà la presenza di F&M in diverse località, tra cui Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, il centro di Toledo e le operazioni della compagnia a Troy e Birmingham, Michigan. Il suo background include incarichi come CFO presso Catalyst Commercial Real Estate e Presidente di un'azienda di titoli, mutui e immobiliare con sede nel Michigan.
F&M Bank, propiedad de Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), ha nombrado a Peter Schork como Presidente Regional para las regiones de Toledo, Ohio, y el sureste de Michigan. Schork aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector bancario y financiero, habiendo sido anteriormente Presidente de Ann Arbor para Oxford Bank y cofundador/CEO de Ann Arbor State Bank.
En su nuevo papel, Schork supervisará la presencia de F&M en múltiples ubicaciones, incluidas Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, el centro de Toledo, y las operaciones de la compañía en Troy y Birmingham, Michigan. Su experiencia incluye cargos como CFO en Catalyst Commercial Real Estate y Presidente de una empresa de título, hipotecas e inmobiliaria con sede en Michigan.
F&M Bank는 Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.(Nasdaq: FMAO) 소속이며, Peter Schork를 오하이오주 톨레도와 미시간 남동부 지역의 지역 회장으로 임명했습니다. Schork는 25년 이상의 은행 및 금융 경험을 가지고 있으며, 이전에는 옥스포드 뱅크의 앤 아버 회장을 역임하고 앤 아버 주립은행의 공동 창립자 및 CEO로 활동했습니다.
새로운 역할에서 Schork는 Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, 톨레도 시내 및 미시간주 트로이와 버밍햄에 있는 회사의 운영을 포함한 여러 지역에서 F&M의 존재를 감독할 것입니다. 그의 경력은 Catalyst Commercial Real Estate의 CFO와 미시간에 본사를 둔 타이틀, 모기지 및 부동산 회사의 회장 직책을 포함합니다.
F&M Bank, propriété de Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), a nommé Peter Schork au poste de Président Régional pour les régions de Toledo, Ohio, et du Sud-Est du Michigan. Schork apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans le secteur bancaire et financier, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Président à Ann Arbor pour Oxford Bank et co-fondateur/CEO de l'Ann Arbor State Bank.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Schork supervisera la présence de F&M dans plusieurs lieux, notamment Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, le centre-ville de Toledo et les opérations de la société à Troy et Birmingham, Michigan. Son parcours inclut des postes de CFO chez Catalyst Commercial Real Estate et Président d'une entreprise de titres, hypothèques et immobilier basée au Michigan.
F&M Bank, im Besitz von Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), hat Peter Schork zum Regionalpräsidenten für die Regionen Toledo, Ohio, und Südost-Michigan ernannt. Schork bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung im Bank- und Finanzwesen mit, nachdem er zuvor als Präsident von Ann Arbor bei Oxford Bank und Mitgründer/CEO der Ann Arbor State Bank tätig war.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Schork F&Ms Präsenz an mehreren Standorten überwachen, darunter Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, die Innenstadt von Toledo sowie die Betriebsstätten des Unternehmens in Troy und Birmingham, Michigan. Sein beruflicher Werdegang umfasst Positionen als CFO bei Catalyst Commercial Real Estate und Präsident eines in Michigan ansässigen Unternehmens für Titel, Hypotheken und Immobilien.
- Strategic expansion of leadership in key markets of Toledo and Southeast Michigan
- Appointment of experienced executive with 25+ years in banking and finance
- Enhanced regional presence across multiple locations in Ohio and Michigan
- None.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) announced that Peter Schork has joined F&M as Regional President of the Toledo, Ohio, and Southeastern Michigan regions.
Lars Eller, President and CEO of F&M stated, “As a proven community banker, Peter brings a wealth of experience to F&M. His leadership, deep market knowledge, and commitment to building strong relationships will be an invaluable resource to F&M as we continue to grow and serve our communities. We look forward to the impact he will make in driving success for our customers, employees, and stakeholders.”
In his new role, Peter will oversee F&M’s presence in the Toledo, Ohio, and Birmingham, Michigan markets, including offices in Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, and Downtown Toledo, as well as F&M’s Loan Production Office in Troy and its Birmingham, Michigan location.
Peter brings over 25 years of banking and financial experience to F&M. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the Ann Arbor President for Oxford Bank and co-founded the Ann Arbor State Bank serving as its President and CEO. In addition to his community bank experience, Peter was the CFO at Catalyst Commercial Real Estate, and the President of a Michigan-based title, mortgage, and real estate company. In addition to his business experience, Peter is a proud supporter of various community organizations. Currently, he serves on the Michigan Theater Board of Trustees, is a member of the Ray and Eleanor Cross Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor and is a Board Member and Treasurer for the Homeless/Unhoused Mission. Peter holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Finance from Eastern Michigan University.
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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