F&M Bank, an Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., announced the promotion of Kevin Becker to Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.

Lars Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Kevin Becker to Chief Credit Officer, a testament to our belief in fostering talent from within and recognizing the hard work and dedication that he has consistently demonstrated. Kevin’s profound understanding of our credit operations and unwavering commitment to our values of integrity and excellence have been instrumental in driving our success.”

Becker began his career at F&M in 2015 and most recently served as the Bank’s Deputy Chief Credit Officer where he was responsible for the credit underwriting and loan portfolio monitoring functions. In his new role as Chief Credit Officer, Becker is responsible for the oversight of the credit standards for the Bank, leading asset quality reviews to maintain a safe and sound institution, and reviewing the Bank’s allowance for credit losses.

He has a B.A. in Business Administration from Defiance College and graduated with high honors from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.