Scott Mar

About Scott Mar

Technology Executive with more than 20 years of senior leadership experience spanning Insurance, Wealth Management, and Banking. I specialize in transforming technology organizations, modernizing core operations, and aligning IT investments with strategic business goals.I have deep experience navigating complex M&A environments, leading large-scale integrations, and standardizing systems, processes, and platforms across acquired organizations. My focus is on building technology ecosystems that are scalable, secure, efficient, and positioned for long-term growth.I am responsible for defining technology vision and strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering solutions that improve performance, reliability, and client experience. I work closely with every line of business to understand goals and challenges, translate them into actionable technology solutions, and drive execution across teams and platforms.My leadership centers on enabling high-performing teams, strengthening governance, and advancing innovation across the enterprise. Whether optimizing operations, guiding due diligence efforts, or executing on complex transformations, I bring a practical and business-aligned approach to technology leadership.

Experience

1. First Vice President, Managing Director, IT Operations

   First Merchants Corporation

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• Butler University

  Executive Education - Leadership Development Program

  2015 — 2015

• Ball State University

  Graduate Program Courses, Information and Communication Sciences.

• Ivy Tech Community College

  Associate of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems

  2003

• American InterContinental University

  Bachelor of Information Technology Computer Systems

  2004 — 2005

Skills

• Banking
• Risk Management
• Network Security
• IT Operations
• Customer Service
• Disaster Recovery
• Insurance
• IT Management
• IT Strategy
• Leadership
• Networking