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Farmers & Merchants Bank Welcomes Ethan Adams as Agri Business Development Manager

Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville are pleased to welcome Ethan Adams as the new Agri Business Development Manager at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Jonesboro. With extensive experience in agricultural finance and a deep understanding of the financial needs of farmers and agribusiness, Adams is well-positioned to help local producers thrive. […]

Harvesting Peace of Mind: How to Grow Your Emergency Fund

Planning for your financial future doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville, we support you every step of the way, offering expert resources and practical tools to help you save, invest, and manage debt with confidence. One important step in your financial journey is building an emergency […]

Melanie Watson Promoted to Director of Special Projects at Farmers & Merchants Bank

Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville is excited to announce Melanie Watson’s promotion to director of special projects/shareholder liaison. Watson brings a wealth of experience in administrative support, corporate governance and community outreach. She began her journey at Farmers and Merchants Bank in 2018 as corporate secretary, where she excelled in providing […]

McKnight’s EWS – Finding the Right Partners to Grow Their Business

Mary Thoma’s grandfather started what would one day become McKnight’s Emergency Wrecker Service in 1927 with little more than a tractor and some garden mules. Her father grew the business with hard work and handshakes. Since Thoma and her brother Tom McKnight returned home to work in the family towing business in the 1990s, they […]

Nikki Skinner Promoted to Human Resources Director at Farmers & Merchants Bank

Farmers & Merchants Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Nikki Skinner to human resources director. As a dedicated professional with more than 15 years of experience in human resources, Skinner has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise throughout her career at the bank. In her new role, she will lead the Human Resources Department, […]

Lyndsay Carter Promoted to Chief People Officer at Farmers & Merchants Bank

Farmers & Merchants Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Lyndsay Carter to chief people officer. In her new role, Carter will spearhead strategies aimed at enhancing the overall employee experience at the bank. She will oversee the Human Resources and Growth and Impact departments, collaborating with teams across the bank to cultivate a […]