First Merchants Bank CEO Mark Hardwick retires end-2026; Mike Stewart to succeed in 2027

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Mark Hardwick will retire at the end of 2026 after 29 years at First Merchants Bank, and President Mike Stewart will become president and CEO at the start of 2027.

1. Leadership succession

Hardwick will retire at the end of 2026, ending a 29-year tenure at the bank. Stewart, who has been with the bank for more than 18 years, will become president and CEO at the start of 2027.

First Merchants Bank CEO Mark Hardwick retires end-2026; Mike Stewart to succeed in 2027

1. Leadership succession

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