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F&M Bank Announces Appointment of Shalini Singhal to Chief Information and Technology Officer
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), announces the appointment of Shalini Singhal to Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO). The move reflects her leadership and supports the Bank’s focus on advancing enterprise technology and innovation. Shalini has been with F&M for nearly six years, most recently serving as Chief Information Officer. She has played a key role in bui
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