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 thriving workplace culture.

Carter’s journey with Farmers and Merchants Bank began in 2016 when she joined as a Corporate Executive Assistant and later served as Chief Legal Officer for four years. Farmers & Merchants Bank welcomed her back in 2024 as she served in the role of Chief of Staff and was recently promoted to Chief People Officer.

A lifelong Arkansan, Carter grew up in White Hall and graduated from White Hall High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Arkansas and a law degree from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law. She is also in the process of completing the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin.

While Carter has held various positions on community boards and volunteer groups in the past, she has recently chosen to focus on her family and personal commitments. Her passion for supporting her community remains strong, and she looks forward to continuing to make an impact through her work at the bank.