First Merchants Corporation, Muncie, Ind., appointed Paul Fultz to its board and the board of its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. .A retired audit and business unit professional practice partner for KPMG, Fultz has more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. “His background in financial reporting, risk oversight and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making,” said Board Chair Jean Wojtowicz.