FirstMerit Corp.

Mr. Hochschwender, 47, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Smithers Group. He was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 2005. Compensation Committee Audit Committee

Terry Bichsel is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of FirstMerit Corporation. He came to us in September, 1999 from Banc One Corporation where he was the Vice President of Finance and Performance Management. He previously held high level finance positions in Bank One Services Corporation, Bank One Wisconsin, Corp and Bank One, Dayton. He has over 30 years experience in financial management, systems, budgeting, risk management, investments, cost accounting and financial forecast modeling. Bichsel holds both a B.S. and an MBA degree from the University of Dayton.

William P. Richgels joined FirstMerit as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer on May 1, 2007. He came to us from JP Morgan Chase, Chicago IL where he held the position of Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Executive since 2004. Bill began his banking career in 1981 at Norwest Bank – St. Paul where he held the titles of Trust Officer and Commercial Banking Officer. From 1984 to 1987 he was Vice President of Corporate Banking at Continental Illinois National Bank – Chicago; from 1987 to 1989, Senior Vice President/Manager of Corporate Banking - Continental Bank of Buffalo Grove; from 1989 to 1990, Manager of Corporate Banking Group at First Midwest Bank; from 1990 to 1992 Executive Vice President/Senior Lending Officer of First National Bank of Elgin; from 1992 to 1996 held positions as First Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of NDB Illinois, NA, Chicago; from 1996 to 2004 Senior Vice President, Bank One/First Chicago NBD Corp. Bill’s experiences and successes in lending include asset-based, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, floor plan, private banking, distressed debt and mezzanine. Mr. Richgels received a Juris Doctorate in May of 1978 from William Mitchell College of Law; he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, History in 1973 from College of St. Thomas, and graduated in 1963 from the Officer Candidate School of U.S. Marine Corps. Among others, his community involvement includes Board of Directors - Midwest Associate of Secured Lenders, Board of Directors – Elgin YMCA, and Board of Directors - Robert Morris Associates.

Chris Maurer is Executive Vice President, Human Resources of FirstMerit Corpora-tion. He joined First National Bank of Ohio in June 1992 as Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources. In November 1993, Maurer was named Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources of FirstMerit Corporation. Prior to his joining First National, he was employed by Diebold Incorporated where he spent 21 years holding various management positions in Human Resources. Maurer has been President of the Stark County Human Resources Association, past State Chairman of the Ohio Job Services employers' Committee (JSEC) and past Chairman of the Job Training Partnership for SDA #23. He also has been very active on the Advisory Board of Kent State University - Stark Campus, has been Chairman of the President's Advisory Council at Stark Technical College, and has held the position of First Vice President of the Board of Trustees for United Way Central Stark County. He was a member of the Board of Trustees for the Akron City Club where he has served as President. He is a 1994 Leadership Akron graduate. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Stark State College of Technology and serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. He is a member of the Board of Trustees to the Akron area YMCA where he is serving a second term as Chairman. Maurer graduated from the University of Akron with a BS degree in Education and has completed 50% of an Executive MBA degree at Kent State University. He also completed the American Bankers Association Graduate School of Advanced Human Resources Management.

Dan is President/CEO of the Central Ohio Region. Before being promoted to this position in January, 2004, Dan was President of the Wayne and Western Regions of FirstMerit Bank. Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Corporate Products at FirstMerit Corporation. He was appointed to that position in May of 1997. Dan started his career with First National Bank in 1994 as Vice President and Team Leader, Commercial Loan, Southern Region. He was named Manager, Commercial Loan Southern Region in March, 1995, and was promoted to Senior Vice President/Senior Lender in July, 1996. Dan was previously Vice President and Manager of Corporate Banking for Ohio Savings Bank. His prior experience includes five years as Vice President, Midwest, Regional Manager for Glenfed Financial Corporation and Vice President for Ameritrust Company. Dan holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from The University of Akron and an MBA from Case Western University. He is member of Rotary and a graduate of Leadership Akron.

Judy Steiner is Executive Vice President/Risk Management. She also serves as Corporate Secretary and General Counsel of FirstMerit Corporation. She joined FirstMerit in 1990 as Associate Counsel. Judy is responsible for the following areas of the Corporation: Legal, Compliance, CRA, Insurance, Security/Fraud and AML/BSA. Steiner is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Akron.

Kenneth A. Dorsett, CPA, MBA, AIFA®, was appointed Executive Vice President, Wealth Services in September of 2007. With over 20 years of banking and consulting expertise, Ken offers specialized knowledge of the brokerage, insurance, private banking and investment management businesses. Prior to joining FirstMerit Corporation, he founded Everest Advisors, Inc., a Pittsburgh, PA-based financial consulting firm specializing in the establishment of wealth management services for community banks. Previously, he held senior management positions at institutions such as PNC Bank and Mellon Bank. Ken holds a master’s degree in business administration from Wright State University and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Akron. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst and is licensed to practice accounting in Ohio. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs; the American and Pennsylvania Banker’s Associations; and the Institute of Management Accountants, for which he has served as president of its Cleveland, Ohio Chapter. Ken has made presentations on “Banking in the 21st Century” at the annual conference of the West Virginia Banker’s Association; “Survive of Thrive in Five” at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers; and “Banking and Beyond” at the Wealth Management Forum for the American Banker’s Association. He has addressed the Institute for International Research, the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs and the Strategy Institute.

Mark is Executive Vice President of Treasury for FirstMerit Corporation. He directs investment portfolio strategy and execution, manages wholesale funding activities and oversees the bank's asset liability management function. He manages the corporation's investor relations function and he is the corporate development officer overseeing merger and acquisition activity. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and his MBA in Finance from Michigan State University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the Cleveland CFA Society.

Mark Grescovich is Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking and Specialty Lending. He assumed this position in May, 2002. He was previously Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Services Division and Corporate Banking Product Manager. Grescovich began his career in 1987 at Ameritrust Bank, N.A. in Cleveland as a Credit Analyst and in 1988 became Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. In 1993 he assumed a position at Sequoia Financial Group, Inc. where he was managing partner of Corporate Finance. Mark has an exceptional record of accomplishments in Commercial Banking, Risk Management, and Leasing. Mark has a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Miami University, and a Masters Degree from the University of Akron. Mark is a member of the Northcoast Venture Fund Advisory Board, Past Vice Chairman of ASCA, Inc., Treasurer of the Board of Trustees - ASCA Foundation, Trustee of the Medina, Portage, and Summit County Development Corporation, Vice Chairman of the Walsh Jesuit High School Finance Committee, and a member of the United Way Campaign Committee.

Ronald Paydo was appointed President of FirstMerit Old Phoenix (Medina County) in October, 2001, and in January 2004 became President of Mid-West/Old Phoenix Region. Paydo joined FirstMerit in 1987 and has served in a number of positions in both the retail and commercial sides of the bank. He was formerly Senior Vice President, Retail Sales and Service Manager in Medina. Paydo holds a BS degree in Finance from Kent State University, and has completed the Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin, and the Graduate School of Commercial Lending, University of Oklahoma. Mr. Paydo serves as President and Board Member of the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the Wadsworth Salvation Army, Board Member and Treasurer of the Wadsworth Public Library Foundation, Board Member of Leadership Medina County, Board Member and Vice President of Medina County Fund, a Finance Committee Member of the Sacred Heart Church, Board Member and Treasurer of Medina County Blue Coats, Board Member of Medina General Hospital, President and Board Member of Medina Port Authority, Board Member and Vice President of Medina Economic Development Corporation, Board Member of the Highland School Foundation and as Board Member and Treasurer of Main Street Wadsworth.

Bill Lamb is currently President and CEO for FirstMerit Bank, Erie (Elyria) Shores Region. Before assuming this position in January, 2005 he held the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Retail Administration which he assumed in March of 2003. In March of 1997 he was President and CEO for FirstMerit Bank, Elyria Region. Bill has served 30 years with Elyria Savings & Trust (EST) where he began his banking career as a collector in 1974. Bill worked his way up from Collector to Vice President, Branch Administration in 1983, to Senior Vice President Chief Operating Officer in 1988, and in June of 1995 he was named Vice President Consumer Credit Services Manager of FirstMerit. In August of 1996 he was named Senior Vice President and Senior Lender, FirstMerit EST National Bank. Lamb is a Past President of Lorain County AIB, Past Campaign Chairman of United Way of Lorain County, Sales & Marketing Executive of Lorain County, Columbia Schools Endowment Fund, and the Community Housing Corporation. He currently serves on Boards of LCCC Foundation, EMH Regional Medical Center, and Lorain County Chamber. Bill has a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Akron. He attended the Graduate School of Retail Management at the University of Virginia in 1988 and several other banking schools.

Donald H. Kincade began his career at FirstMerit as President & CEO of the Toledo Region in November, 2003. He previously was with the law firm of Marshall & Melhorn in Toledo, Ohio. Don joined Fifth Third Bank of Northwestern Ohio in 1990 as Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking Division, and in 1997 he became its President and Chief Executive Officer. In October of 2001 he retired from Fifth Third Bancorp as a Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Fifth Third Bank, Don held several positions with Trustcorp., Inc., a Toledo, Ohio based banking corporation, including President and CEO of its Trustcorp Company, N.A. Don received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 1972 followed by a MBA in 1975. In addition, he received his J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1980. Don is a member of the Board of Trustees for COSI Toledo, ProMedica Health System, Health, Education and Research Corporation, The Toledo Symphony, and the Stranahan Theater Trust. He is a member of the Toledo and Ohio Bar Association. He is past President of the Board of Trustees for the Toledo Zoological Society, Inc., past Campaign Chairman for United Way of Richland County, a founding member of the Society of Alumni and Friends of the College of Business Administration at Ohio University, past member of the Board of Trustees for Toledo Botanical Gardens, 1991 Christmas Chairman for the Salvation Army, 1994-95 Northwest Ohio Chairman for the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, past member of the Executive Advisory Board Ohio University College of Business Administration, past member of the Board of Trustees of the Flower Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1997 Chairman Law Enforcement Foundation Northwest Ohio Campaign, and 2000 Chairman of Juvenile Diabetes Foundation walk.

Sue E. Zazon is the Regional CEO of the Columbus Region for FirstMerit Bank. She joined FirstMerit in November, 2006 and is responsible for growing the client base in Retail Banking, Business Banking, Commercial Banking and the Private Client Group. Prior to joining FirstMerit in 2006, Sue held a number of positions at KeyBank in Central Ohio. In 2001, she was promoted to President of the Central Ohio District and was responsible for revenue growth and operations for all lines of business. Also during her career at Key, Sue held a number of positions in the commercial banking area. She joined the Commercial Banking Division in 1993 as assistant vice president and relationship manager. In 1994, she was appointed vice president of Corporate Banking in Columbus and was promoted to Senior Vice President and sales manager in 1999. Sue began her career in banking after graduating from Miami University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and international business. She is a graduate of the executive management program at Case Western Reserve University. Active in the community, Sue is a member of the board of trustees for Experience Columbus and the incoming President for the YMCA. She is past chair of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges and Law Enforcement Foundation annual campaigns. She is also a past member of the United Way campaign cabinet and Columbus children’s Theatre board of trustees. In 2002, Sue was a recipient of the business First “Forty under 40” award which recognizes career achievements and community involvement.

Philip A. Lloyd II, a Class I Director of FirstMerit, was of counsel with the law firm during 2007. Mr. Lloyd s compensation from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is not directly or indirectly related to the legal fees generated by FirstMerit, and the Board of Directors does not believe that Mr. Lloyd has a direct or indirect material interest in the legal fees paid by the Company to the Vorys Firm. While the Board of Directors feels that Mr. Lloyd s relationship with the law firm does not interfere with his exercise of independent judgment in carrying out his responsibilities as a Director, the Board nonetheless concluded that Mr. Lloyd s relationship gave rise to an appearance of a potential conflict and, as such, determined that he should not be considered an independent Director.

Ms. Belden, 65, is currently a real estate agent for Prudential DeHoff Realtors. She was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 1996. Audit Committee Risk Management Committee

Mr. Colella, 72, is an attorney for Colella & Weir, PLL. He was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 1998. Risk Management Committee

Mr. Blickle, 57, is the President of Rubber City Arches, LLC., dba McDonald’s Restaurants. He was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 1989. Chairman, Audit Committee Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee Executive Committee Risk Management Committee

Mr. Isroff, 71, is the former Chairman of I CORP. He was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 1981. Chairman, Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee Chairman, Executive Committee Compensation Committee Risk Management Committee

Ms. France, 49, is the President of France Strategic Partners, LLC. She was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 2004. Audit Committee Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee

Mr. Blair, 68, is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Westfield Companies. He was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 1996. Executive Committee Chairman, Compensation Committee

Rob Briggs is the President of the GAR Foundation and chairman emeritus and former CEO of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP. He became a Knight Foundation Trustee in June 2002 and was elected Vice Chair in 2005. An active member of the Akron community who has served with numerous organizations over the years, Mr. Briggs is currently involved with a number of regional organizations. He is a trustee of the Musical Arts Association (Cleveland Orchestra) and the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation. He is Co-Chair and a board member of OneCommunity, served on the Northeast Ohio Universities Collaboration and Innovation Study Commission, and is board chair of The National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation. He served as the first Chair of the Fund for Our Economic Future, an unprecedented collaboration created by more than 100 funders in Northeast Ohio to focus on regional economic development. He also serves on the Board of Directors of FirstMerit Corporation and several other for-profit companies. Mr. Briggs received his bachelor's degree from Duke University and his law degree from The Ohio State University College of Law. He resides near Akron on a mini-farm where he raises Belted Galloway beef cattle. He has three children and four grandchildren.

Mr. Baer, 58, is Managing Member, Rally Capital Services, LLC. He was elected to the FirstMerit Board of Directors in 2007. Audit Committee.