Board Member
First Merchants Corp (FRME)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
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Get FRME alertsMark K. Hardwick is recorded as Board Member at First Merchants Corp (FRME) since February 9, 2021. First Merchants Corp reported in an 8-K filed October 1, 2026 that Mark K. Hardwick retired as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027. The proxy statement of First Merchants Corp reports total compensation of $2,398,488 for Mark K. Hardwick in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $826,538. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. First Merchants Corp is classified in the Banks - Regional industry within the Financial Services sector. Other leadership on record at First Merchants Corp includes Michael J. Stewart (CEO), Jean Wojtowicz (Chairman), Michele M. Kawiecki (CFO) and 7 others.
“On October 1, 2026, First Merchants Corporation (the “Company”) announced the upcoming retirement of the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer, Mark K. Hardwick, effective January 1, 2027.”
2021-02-09–present
2021-01-01–2027-01-01
FRME
Banks - Regional · Financial Services
Board Member
2021-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $826,538 | $2,398,488 |
| 2024 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $762,547 | $2,079,268 |
| 2023 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $721,538 | $1,787,750 |
| 2022 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $662,500 | $1,868,200 |
| 2021 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $561,166 | $1,454,487 |
| 2020 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $398,858 | $827,586 |
| 2019 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $386,024 | $993,691 |
| 2018 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Chief Executive Officer | $372,206 | $1,138,298 |
| 2017 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer | $359,485 | $1,067,610 |
