A Seamless Fit
View All Short StoriesWhile the origins of FirstMerit parallel those of Huntington, the recent past of the two banks reflects just as many similarities. “Banks that have been headquartered in the Midwest for a long time really have significant histories and close attachments to the communities and markets that they participate in,” said former FirstMerit director Lizabeth Ardisana. “I think there’s a lot of synergies and a lot of cultural similarities that make these [integrations] easier.”