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Jill A. Giles Named Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Bank
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First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (FFMH) announced the appointment of Jill A. Giles as the Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Bank. Giles has been with the bank since 2013 and previously served as the Chief Accounting Officer. In her new role, she will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, tax and regulatory reporting, and shareholder services, among other responsibilities.
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COLUMBIA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Jill A. Giles was named Chief Financial Officer of the Bank. The position was formerly held by Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel who continues as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.
“I am pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Giles to Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Bank,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO. “Jill has served as Chief Accounting Officer of the Bank since 2020 and previously served as the Bank’s Controller. As CFO, she will have primary responsibility for Accounting, Accounts Payable, Central Balancing, Treasury, Facilities, Management Reporting Systems, and Shareholder Services. She has worked closely with Bobby Krimmel who previously served as the Bank’s CFO, and I expect a smooth transition in these responsibilities to her.
“Jill Giles joined First Farmers in 2013 as Controller for the Bank. She was promoted to Chief Accounting Officer where she has been responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the accounting function at the Bank. She was awarded the First Farmers Innovation Award in 2018 in recognition of her leadership in implementing more efficient accounts payable solutions for the Bank.
“In her new role as CFO of the Bank, Jill will oversee the preparation of all financial reporting, budgeting, and tax and regulatory reporting. She will continue to assist Bobby Krimmel with financial reporting for the holding company. She will also provide oversight of the Treasury function of the Bank including asset-liability management, interest rate risk management, investments, pricing, management reporting systems and facilities management. Jill’s new duties will include management of Shareholder Services which includes communications with shareholders, dividend payments and stock repurchases. She will partner with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies across the organization and will ensure the integrity of the Bank’s financial systems and reporting process through the development and implementation of corporate accounting policies and internal control processes,” concluded Williams.
Prior to joining First Farmers, Giles worked in public accounting as an audit manager and provided internal and external audit services for community banks. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from The University of Tennessee at Martin and a Masters in Science degree in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She is a past board member for Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury and remains an active supporter in the community.
About First Farmers and Merchants Corporation and First Farmers and Merchants Bank
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation is the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, a community bank serving the Middle Tennessee area through 22 offices in seven Middle Tennessee counties. As of September 30, 2023, First Farmers reported total assets of approximately $1.9 billion, total shareholders’ equity of approximately $99 million, and administered trust assets of $5.4 billion. For more information about First Farmers, visit us on the Web at www.myfirstfarmers.com under “Investor Relations.”
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Source: First Farmers and Merchants Corporation
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Who was named Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Bank?
Jill A. Giles was named Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Bank.
What is the ticker symbol for First Farmers and Merchants Corporation?
The ticker symbol for First Farmers and Merchants Corporation is FFMH.
What are Jill A. Giles's responsibilities as CFO of First Farmers and Merchants Bank?
Jill A. Giles will have primary responsibility for Accounting, Accounts Payable, Central Balancing, Treasury, Facilities, Management Reporting Systems, and Shareholder Services, among other duties.
What are Jill A. Giles's qualifications?
Jill A. Giles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from The University of Tennessee at Martin and a Masters in Science degree in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
What is Jill A. Giles's background?
Jill A. Giles worked in public accounting as an audit manager and provided internal and external audit services for community banks before joining First Farmers and Merchants Corporation.
mission: our mission is to be the leader in providing distinctive services and products that meet the financial needs and goals of customers in each of our communities. vision: first farmers & merchants bank strives to be the premier community bank in tennessee. we aspire to be recognized as the leading provider of high quality services and products that meet the financial needs of our customers. in order to accomplish this, we are guided by three commitments: to foster the well-being and growth of our employees; to promote the economic vitality of the communities in which we live; and to provide our shareholders with a profitable return on their investment without compromising the bank’s solid financial strength. core values: integrity customer focus teamwork community service initiative