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title: "First Foundation directors Sam Edelson, Henchy Enden, Benjamin Mackovak join FirstSun board"
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# First Foundation directors Sam Edelson, Henchy Enden, Benjamin Mackovak join FirstSun board

**First Foundation directors Sam Edelson, Henchy Enden, Benjamin Mackovak, Allen Parker and Thomas Shafer were appointed to the FirstSun board following the merger; First Foundation's directors and executive officers ceased serving at the Effective Time.**

Individual

Sam Edelson

Henchy Enden

Benjamin Mackovak

Allen Parker

Thomas Shafer

Role

Director (appointed to FirstSun Board)

Director (appointed to FirstSun Board)

Director (appointed to FirstSun Board)

Director (appointed to FirstSun Board)

Director (appointed to FirstSun Board)

Type of Change

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Effective Date

At the Effective Time (per Merger Agreement)

At the Effective Time (per Merger Agreement)

At the Effective Time (per Merger Agreement)

At the Effective Time (per Merger Agreement)

At the Effective Time (per Merger Agreement)

Reason

Appointment under Merger Agreement

Appointment under Merger Agreement

Appointment under Merger Agreement

Appointment under Merger Agreement

Appointment under Merger Agreement

Replacement Info

First Foundation directors and executive officers ceased serving

First Foundation directors and executive officers ceased serving

First Foundation directors and executive officers ceased serving

First Foundation directors and executive officers ceased serving

First Foundation directors and executive officers ceased serving

Background Details

Not disclosed in Item 5.02; see Item 2.01 for additional information

Not disclosed in Item 5.02; see Item 2.01 for additional information

Not disclosed in Item 5.02; see Item 2.01 for additional information

Not disclosed in Item 5.02; see Item 2.01 for additional information

Not disclosed in Item 5.02; see Item 2.01 for additional information

Board/Committee Role Changes

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Original SEC Filing: First Foundation Inc. \[ FFWM \] - 8-K - Apr. 01, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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