Member News – Merchant’s Bank

Dr. Julie Van Der Wilt has joined Merchants Bank as Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer (CRO) according to Greg Evans, President & Chief Executive Officer. Van Der Wilt will replace current CRO, Cindy Adolph, who retired at the end of 2024.

“Julie joins us with an impressive and diverse professional background that will enrich our enterprise risk management programs and approach,” said Evans. “The risk environment in which all community banks must navigate today continues to intensify. Managing our regulatory requirements in a balanced, effective and efficient manner will only become more important as we work to accomplish our strategic priorities.”