FirstMerit is a $24.5 billion bank headquartered in the Midwest with over 5,000 employees across 415 offices. In 2013, FirstMerit merged with Citizens Republic Bancorp, expanding its footprint into Michigan and Wisconsin. Under the leadership of Chairman Paul Greig since 2006, the bank has more than doubled its assets and deposits while improving financial performance and creating a regional banking presence.

1. Welcome to
“You First”

2. FirstMerit Overview
Founded : 1845
Assets : approximately $24.5 billion
23rd largest US commercial bank
6th largest bank headquartered
in the Midwest
5000 Employees with 310 in WI and U.P.
415 offices with 105 in WI and U.P.
WI Commercial Team of 20+ Bankers
Full-service 24/7 call center
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Top Banks Headquartered in the Midwest by Assets
($billions)
Pro Forma Banking Franchise
 On April 12, 2013, FirstMerit completed its merger with Citizens
Republic Bancorp (“Citizens”), headquartered in Flint, MI.
o Creates a unique, contiguous Midwest banking franchise.
o Expands FirstMerit’s footprint into Michigan and Wisconsin, as
well as strengthens its presence in Northeast Ohio.
 With the Citizens acquisition of $9B FirstMerit increased in size from
$15B to over $24B in assets.
 60+ Consecutive quarters of profitability (since 1999).
 Ranked 47th Best Bank in America for 2014 by Forbes.
 Commercial Offices in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Madison,
Appleton and Green Bay (existing and planned).
Creating a Premier Midwest Banking Franchise

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(1) Total commercial loan composition as of 4/30/2014

5. Performance Under Paul Greig’s Management
Paul Greig became Chairman May 2006
Since this time:
Bank has grown 130%
Bank has become more efficient
Stronger average performance
Bank assets have more than doubled
Deposits have increased 2.55x
Return on Average Assets nearly doubled
Created Regional Bank presence
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6. Expansive Capabilities and Contacts
Equipment Financing Scott Ryan
(414) 347-4732
Asset-Based Lending Victor Ronk
(414) 347-7814
Loan Syndications Ron Majka
(330) 996-6446
Sponsor Finance Jackie Hopkins
(312) 429-3618
Capital Markets Bob Morlan
(330) 996-6420
Long-Term Health Care Tim Fossa
(312) 429-3610
International Banking Mark Brici
(312) 263-0205
Franchise Financing Merrillee Rojas
(847) 772-6014
Government/Non-Profit Steve Abbey
(312) 263-0206
Non-Profit Specialty Lending Dwight Clark
(216) 802-6518
Higher Education & Hospitals Dan Brenton
(414) 347-7851
Wealth & Corporate 401(k) Frank Freniere
(312) 429-3623
Commercial Real Estate David Braun
(608) 826-7353
Core/Business Banking Randy Sherwood
(414) 265-8717
Residential Mortgages Bruce Lussier
(262) 703-3728
Dealer Floor Plan Larry Demeter
(414) 347-4735
Indirect Auto David Oswald
(414) 255-5414
Buy Here/Pay Here Auto Finance John Zelenka
(330) 384-7831
SBA / USDA Loans Tim Dixon
(216) 514-5431
Low Income Housing (LIHTC) Rich Heathfield
(708) 273-8686
Treasury Management Peter Frett
(414) 347-7846
Merchant Card Services Andrea Loehr
(248) 324-8524
Aviation Finance Pam Cooksey
(330) 996-8013
Interest Rate Derivatives Craig Deering
(216) 472-2704
Life Ins. Premium Financing Jon Mariano
(414) 347-7853
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Future Milwaukee Office – Cathedral Place Building
555 E Wells St #1500, Milwaukee, WI 53202
1st Floor - Retail Branch, 15th Floor – Commercial Banking Office

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Future Madison Office - Block 100 Building
111 N. Fairchild St, Madison, WI 53703

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