FM FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
Retirement of Mark Olson
After 27 years of faithful service, Mark Olson will retire as President/CEO of FM Financial on May 19, 2027. During his tenure, FM Financial has grown significantly with assets under management now totaling nearly $700 million.
Mark began serving at FM Financial in 1999 as Vice President of the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund. During his years of leadership, the fund’s assets grew nearly tenfold. In 2009, Mark led the formation of GuideStream Financial, a registered investment advisory firm offering professional advisory and investment management services. Prior to being named President/CEO of FM Financial in 2022, Mark served as Executive Vice President.
Throughout his service, Mark has sought to build a unified team and has invested in the personal and professional growth of those he leads. Working with the board and staff, he helped clarify FM Financial’s mission, vision, and core values, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to Christ-centered dependence, biblical stewardship, excellence, collaboration, and trust. Never one to simply maintain the status quo, Mark earned his MBA from Spring Arbor University, the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst (AIFA) designation while working, raising his family, and serving his community, all with his trademark optimism.
Mark will continue to serve FM Financial as President/CEO through May 19, 2027. In retirement, he looks forward to spending more time with his wife, Lisa, and their family, while continuing to pursue the three priorities that have guided his life: honoring God, focusing on family, and caring for people.
Appointment of Joshua Adams
FM Financial’s Board of Directors has unanimously named Joshua Adams to succeed Mark Olson as President/CEO. With over 20 years at FM Financial, Joshua brings deep organizational knowledge, trusted relationships, and extensive leadership experience into this role. Over the coming months, Joshua and Mark will continue working closely with the leadership team to ensure a thoughtful and seamless transition.
Joshua began serving at FM Financial in 2004 as a Loan Fund Administrator. He also assisted with the organization’s client relationship management, information, and technology systems. Joshua was named Vice President of the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund in 2022. He additionally assumed the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer in 2023. The son of Free Methodist missionary parents who served in the Philippines, Joshua’s Free Methodist roots run deep. He earned both his undergraduate and MBA degrees at Spring Arbor University and currently attends the Jackson Free Methodist Church where he serves in several leadership roles. He also serves on the board of Umri Christian Hospital (India). Joshua resides in Spring Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, Jasmin, and 5 children. He will officially assume the role of President/CEO of FM Financial on May 20, 2027.
