Director since 2005 age 67 Mr. Rechin is the former President and CEO of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. He joined FMC in 2005, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and he led the Company from 2007 until his retirement on December 31, 2020. Before joining FMC, Mr. Rechin held senior management positions with National City Bank ( National City ) for 23 years. Mr. Rechin was the manager of National City s Indiana Commercial Banking operations from 1995 until 2005. Mr. Rechin currently serves on the Board of Advisors of the Sheehan Family Foundation and the Board of Directors of the Hageman Group. He previously served on the Boards of the Conner Prairie Museum and The Center for the Performing Arts. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Company. Mr. Rechin s specific experience and qualifications to serve as a director As the Company s former President and CEO, Mr. Rechin is an essential member of the Board. In addition to his leadership, strategic and management skills, Mr. Rechin s broad knowledge of the banking and financial services industry acquired during his nearly 35 years of service in executive and senior management positions in that industry serves the Company well. Mr. Rechin resides in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, one of FMC s high-growth markets.