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Mark Hamon joins Merchants National Bank

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Mark P. Hamon

Merchants National Bank (MNB) announced that Mark P. Hamon has joined its residential lending team in Athens County.

Mark graduated from the University of Rio Grande with a bachelors degree in economics and finance, and an associates in business management from Hocking College Ohio School of Banking. An Ohio native, Hamon has a deep connection to the community and understands the need that community banks like MNB help fill. 

Hamon brings a total of 25 years of banking experience to the MNB team. He served as VP for Hocking Valley Bank for eight years, Branch Manager III for 10 years at U.S. Bank, and Bank Manager at National City Bank for seven years.

“At MNB, we are dedicated to the idea of being a REAL Community Bank with Real Lending
Solutions, and we look forward to seeing Mark carry that philosophy into the community and meeting the residential lending needs of our customers,” says Sheri Smith, Chief Lending Officer.

When asked why he decided to join a community bank, Hamon shared, “I love being able to support our community through local decisions that truly help customers reach their financial goals. To me, being a community bank means living and working in the same place as our customers. It creates a stronger connection and a deeper understanding of their needs.”

Hamon is active in the community and belongs to the local rotary. In his free time, Hamon enjoys yard work, golf, and spending time with his wife Lorrie and their two sons Cameron and Conner.

About Merchants National Bank

Established in 1879, MNB is an independent institution built upon a foundation of financial strength and customer service to be a REAL Community Bank. MNB employees specialize in providing exceptional service on a personal level. The bank is large enough to provide financial products at competitive prices, yet small enough to know its customers. MNB offers real estate, construction, bridge, commercial, agricultural, and installment loans, all designed to meet dynamic customer needs. MNB has 17 convenient local offices in Athens, Hillsboro, Greenfield, Washington Court House, London, Mt. Orab, Springfield, Batavia, Georgetown, Marysville, Wilmington, and Logan. Supported by ATMs at 15 locations, each office is individually and locally managed. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. merchantsnat.com

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