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A message from your market president

Our team has deep experience specializing in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale. We are committed to delivering the right solutions to meet the full banking needs of our clients, helping their businesses thrive. Find the team below and reach out today! We are excited to continue growing our relationship with you.

Joseph Sofia
Commercial Regional Market President
Central Ohio

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WR Valuation and the Value of Trust

When WR Valuation prepared to break out on its own, the company faced a unique challenge. On paper, their business looked like a start-up, but in reality they had over 15 years of experience as an existing firm. When First Financial Bank found the solutions to immediately get them functioning at peak capacity, it was the beginning of a strong partnership built on trust.


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Open Door

A Columbus-based nonprofit provider for individuals with developmental disabilities, Open Door's mission and vision are to inspire life journeys and cultivate valued roles for all people. Their wide range of innovative programs and services help individuals find their passion, purpose, voice, and value.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

First Financial Bank is committed to conducting business safely and sustainably. Our environmental commitment and long-term values are rooted within the local communities we serve. We are pleased to assist Franklin Park in continuing to connect the community to the natural experiences the Conservatory offers.

ONE Columbus

Serving our communities is part of First Financial Bank’s culture. Philanthropic donations are investments to create positive outcomes. We are proud to support ONE Columbus in their mission to build a strong and resilient regional economy.

Meet the team

Meet our team serving Central Ohio's commercial businesses.

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Ryan McDiffitt
Commercial Relationship Manager

Ryan is a seasoned commercial banker with over two decades of comprehensive experience in the financial services industry. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise across multiple banking sectors, including private wealth management, small business banking, and middle market commercial banking.

As a Commercial Relationship Manager at First Financial, Ryan specializes in partnering with business owners throughout their entire entrepreneurial journey — from startup through growth and ultimately to successful exit strategies. His holistic approach to banking combines sophisticated financial solutions with a genuine commitment to understanding each client's unique objectives.

Ryan was drawn to First Financial for its strong emphasis on relationship-based, local banking. He believes that being deeply connected to the community allows him to better serve his clients and provide more tailored financial guidance to help them achieve their business goals.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Ryan is an avid sports enthusiast who dedicates much of his free time to athletics. He can often be found in the stands at various sporting events or on the field or court mentoring his son's teams, where he applies the same principles of leadership and strategic thinking that have defined his banking career.