FFW Corporation and Crossroads Bank announced the appointment of Kevin Hart to their Board of Directors. Dr. Hart is a native of Kendallville, IN. He has practiced interventional cardiology since 1997, initially with Fort Wayne Cardiology and subsequently Parkview Health System.

He serves on the Parkview Heart Institute Operating Council, where he helps with strategic and operational issues. Dr. Hart is also an enthusiastic supporter of American agriculture and is both avid farmland and energy investor. He is also a strong believer in American energy independence.

He appreciates the role of independent community banks and credits his success in farmland investing to the personal nature of community banking. He has served on the advisory boards of several nationally recognized agribusinesses, and currently leads multiple limited liability companies that acquire and manage farmland across the Midwest. Dr. Hart uses data analysis, trends, and modeling to guide operational improvements and investment decisions.

Hart received both his undergraduate degree and his Medical degree from Indiana University. Most recently he completed his MBA from the IU Kelley School of Business and earned a certificate from the Harvard Business Analytics Program.