MUNCIE, Ind. – First Merchants (Nasdaq: FRME) has once again earned national recognition for its outstanding workplace culture, standing out as the only bank headquartered in the Midwest to be honored by Comparably for excellence in leadership and career growth –based entirely on employee survey and ratings.

Among companies headquartered in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, only four were recognized for best Leadership and Best Career Growth:

• Sweetwater – Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Service Express – Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Micro Center – Hillard, Ohio
• First Merchants Bank – Muncie, Indiana

First Merchants has been consistently recognized by Comparably for:

• Best Career Growth – 3 consecutive years
• Best Leadership – 4 consecutive years
• Best Work-Life Balance – past 3 years
• Best Team: Human Resources – new recognition in 2025

Unlike other platforms, like Glassdoor and Indeed, Comparably ratings are based solely on anonymous surveys from current employees, making these awards a true reflection of the company’s internal culture and commitment to employee development.

Beyond Comparably, First Merchants has also been named among:

• Forbes World’s Best Banks
• Forbes America’s Best Banks
• American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For
• TIME Magazine’s America’s Best Companies

First Merchants provides attentive and knowledgeable financial solutions to the diverse communities it serves. First Merchants continues to grow and expand across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio as a desirable workplace.

If you’d like to join a winning and inviting culture, check out First Merchants Bank career opportunities.

Check out First Merchants Bank on Comparably.

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About First Merchants Corporation
With $18.4 billion in assets¹, First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) is a registered bank holding company offering a full line of commercial and consumer banking services and wealth management services through First Merchants Bank and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. With more than 130 years of enhancing the financial wellness of the diverse communities it serves, First Merchants makes meaningful contributions through Employee Empowerment, Philanthropy and Charitable Giving, Financial Wellness, Community Home and Business Lending, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The company has been honored for its attentive and knowledgeable service and culture by Forbes, Newsweek, American Banker, Comparably, and S&P Global Intelligence “Best Banks” awards. First Merchants Bank attributes this recognition to a mission-driven team that is passionate about “helping you prosper” through attentiveness as its genuine and unique approach to customer service. To see how First Merchants Bank is making a difference, go to (www.firstmerchants.com).

¹As of March 31, 2025.