Directors

Bradford W Beard

Appointed to the Board: 2009
Committees: Compliance, Audit, and Loan

Bradford W Beard graduated from Vincennes University with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. He has been employed by Lester Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. since 1991, where he is now owner and president.

W. Edward Cullison

Appointed to the Board: 2014
Committees: Loan, Audit, Trust, and Strategic Planning

W. Edward Cullison received his Bachelor of Science from Indiana University. In 1985 Mr. Cullison hired on to Farmers and Mechanics as a loan officer. He has served the institution as loan officer, Secretary, Vice President, and President. He retired in October 2019.

Dena A Martin

Appointed to the Board: 2017
Committees: Loan, Audit, and Trust

Dena Martin graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and from Indiana University- Bloomington School of Law with her J.D. Mrs. Martin had a private law practice and served as chairperson of the Criminal Justice Program at Ivy Tech Community College prior to being elected Judge of the Greene Superior of Court.

Donald P Schulte

Appointed to the Board: 2007
Committees: Loan, Audit, IT, and Strategic Planning

Donald P Schulte graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and from Indiana University with a Masters in Public Management. Mr. Schulte served the Naval Service Warfare Center at Crane Indiana for 33 years as an Electrical Engineer (18 years) and a member of the Senior Management Executive team (15 years). Upon his retirement, he was appointed as the Executive Director of the WestGate@Crane Technology Park, a position he held for four years.

E Austin Harrah

Appointed to the Board: 2025
Committees: Loans

E. Austin Harrah started his career at Bloomfield Manufacturing Co., Inc. in 2002, where he is now President/CEO. Austin has also started/maintained other local businesses and currently serves as Treasurer for Holt Monument Works Inc. in Bloomfield.

Joshua G. Riggins

Appointed to the Board: 2019
Committees: Loan, IT, ALCO, Compliance, Strategic Planning

Joshua G Riggins graduated from Indiana University with his Bachelor of Science in Business in 2008. He began his career at Farmers and Mechanics in January 2009 as a staff accountant. In 2014 he was appointed Vice President, a position he held until his appointment as President in 2019.

James C. (Curt) Vandeventer

Appointed to the Board: 1996
Committees: Loan and Audit

James C. (Curt) Vandeventer graduated from Indiana State University with his Bachelor of Science and from Indiana University's School of Dentistry. Since receiving his D.D.S. in 1989, he has operated Curt Vandeventer DDs, Family Dentistry.

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