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A message from your market president

This is Northeast Ohio—known for its friendly, hardworking people and the grit of its businesses and industries. Your local First Financial Bank team has deep experience in a variety of sectors and a commitment to nurturing the roots of our region. 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 to discuss how we can grow your business.

David Dannemiller
Commercial Regional Market President
Northeast Ohio

Hear from our clients

Meet Rob Stutz – Co-founder and Senior Managing Partner, WR Valuation

WR Valuation's owners were buying themselves out from an international financial institution. First Financial was able to support this major milestone, setting them up for a seamless launch so they would be immediately functional.

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I like the fact that First Financial recognizes it’s a handshake and an agreement that we will do business together. Relationships matter, and I like that.
–Rob Stutz, Co-founder and Senior Managing Partner, WR Valuation

Featured deals

  • Equipment Finance Loan

Heating and Cooling Company

  • Acquisition and Recapitalization Support

Local Family-Owned Office

  • Deposit and Liquidity Support

International Manufacturing Company

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Community philanthropic initiatives

  • Cleveland, OH

Building Hope in the City

An organization that is transforming the neighborhoods of Clark-Fulton and Stockyards through creating opportunity, dignity, and employment by equipping small business entrepreneurs with coaching, learning, and support. Their work pays special attention to lifting Cleveland's refugee and immigrant communities. First Financial Bank personnel serve in positions of leadership on the Board, as well as providing financial support for the organization through charitable giving and the First Financial Foundation.

  • Cleveland, OH

The City Mission

Since 1910, The City Mission has empowered men, women, and children in crisis to overcome their unique, complex paths to homelessness. First Financial is proud to support their individualized, comprehensive programs to assist residents in building stabilized and independent futures.

Meet the team

Meet our team serving Northeast Ohio's commercial businesses.