F&M Bank Welcomes Paul Elkins as Chief Information & Technology Officer
Key Highlights
- ➤Paul Elkins appointed F&M Bank senior vice president and chief information & technology officer
- ➤Elkins previously served as DP World’s Director of AI – Americas
- ➤Elkins brings more than 15 years of technology leadership experience
- ➤Elkins will lead F&M’s technology strategy, infrastructure and operations
Expert Statements
Lars Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer of F&M Bank
“Technology continues to play an increasingly important role in how we safely serve our customers, support our employees and position F&M for the future”
Lars Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer of F&M Bank
“Paul brings a strong combination of technology leadership, strategic thinking and experience with emerging technologies. We're excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to the perspective and leadership he will bring as we continue to evolve.”
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Elkins as Senior Vice President, Chief Information & Technology Officer. In this role, Elkins will lead the bank’s technology strategy, infrastructure and operations, supporting continued innovation, operational excellence and an enhanced experience for customers and employees.
Elkins brings more than 15 years of technology leadership experience across financial services, logistics, supply chain and enterprise IT operations. His background includes leadership roles with Rocket Mortgage and DP World, where he most recently served as Director of AI – Americas. In that position, he led the firm’s regional AI strategy, governance and implementation, helping advance technology-enabled business transformation.
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