First Farmers & Merchants Bank, a leader in community banking, has announced the addition of Gary Anderson as vice president.

Anderson joins the team of First Farmers & Merchants bringing with him a passion for agriculture and over 36 years of lending experience.  Anderson has spent his entire career focused on agricultural lending, crops and livestock in both Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

“We are so pleased to have Gary as part of the First Farmer’s team,” said President/CEO Doug Nuckolls. “Gary’s past experience shows his strong dedication to his customers, and a track record of helping his customers meet their financial goals.”

Besides banking, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and four grandchildren. He shows Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs and likes the out of doors, especially fishing.

Gary will work out of the Brownsdale location and looks forward to becoming an active part of the community.