Farmers & Merchants State Bank announced the appointment of Andy Baker as the Regional President for its Northern Indiana market. Lars Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “Andy has a long and proven history of building markets and his incredible leadership skills will benefit F&M as we look to enhance our Northern Indiana market.”
Baker will be accountable for F&M’s Northern Indiana region from Fort Wayne, IN north to the Michigan border. “Being a native of Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana, my wife and I are very excited to move back to the area. F&M is a growing organization and I am eager to execute strategies to meet our business objectives in Fort Wayne and surrounding markets,” said Baker.
Baker brings over 27 years of banking experience, most recently as Executive Vice President and Market Manager for PNC. Throughout his career he has held multiple leadership roles along with being recognized for his ability to build and strengthen teams.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University.
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana since 1897.