Mike Blackburn

Mike Blackburn is a seasoned banking professional with extensive experience in middle market and corporate banking. Currently serving as the Managing Director at First Merchants Corporation since March 2021, Mike Blackburn previously held senior roles including Senior Vice President at Citizens Bank, Director of Corporate Banking at Flagstar Bank, and Vice President positions at Fifth Third Bank and Comerica Bank. Mike Blackburn's career began at Bank One/First Chicago NBD/NBD Bank as Vice President and Division Manager in middle market commercial banking, followed by a role as a Mortgage Loan Officer at Mutual Financial Services. Mike Blackburn holds a BA from Michigan State University and an MBA in Finance from Wayne State University.