Carly Buchanan

Carly Buchanan serves as F&M Bank’s Chief People Officer, bringing over 18 years of experience in human resources, leadership, and organizational development across multiple industries. Joining the bank in 2025, Carly leads the bank’s HR strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, benefits, compensation, learning and development, human capital planning, payroll, and compliance.

With a decade of retail banking experience, Carly possesses a deep understanding of customer-focused strategies, operational efficiency, and team leadership in fast-paced environments. She holds senior HR certifications from SHRM (SHRM-SCP) and HRCI, and has served as Past President of the Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association (NIHRA), where she led a 20-person Board of Directors and a 580-member chapter.

Carly earned her MBA and BSBA from Indiana Tech and an AS in Business Administration from Indiana University Fort Wayne, with concentrations in Human Resources. Recognized as a 2023 Fort Wayne 40 Under 40 honoree, she is an advocate for community impact, actively supporting organizations like Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, SHRM Foundation, and the 988 Crisis Lifeline.

Carly and her family are deeply rooted in Northern Indiana, where she blends her passion for leadership with a commitment to community engagement.