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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

Hear from our clients

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.

Meet Jason Thomas - President & Co-Founder, Dry Ice Columbus

Launched as a new company in early 2020, Dry Ice Columbus started out small with only a business checking account. Growth accelerated quickly, especially as the development of COVID vaccines increased the need for dry ice. The company has benefited from First Financial Bank’s sound financial advice that supports their aggressive growth goals in a sustainable way.

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First Financial was checking in, asking us how we saw our growth in the next couple years. They encouraged us to think about the next step, if there was something else we wanted to do to grow.

Featured deals

$3.5MM
  • Credit Facility

Food & Beverage Industry

$1.5MM
  • Revolving Line of Credit

Human Services Non-Profit

$1.5MM
  • Credit Facility

Food Manufacturer

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Community philanthropic initiatives

Open Door, inspiring life journeys
  • Columbus, OH

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
  • Columbus, OH

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.

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  • Columbus, OH

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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Joseph Sofia
Regional President
Joseph’s hard work and perseverance has led him to where he is today. Starting his banking career as a teller and management trainee in retail, he grew to focus on commercial banking, where he has spent the last 17 years. With Joseph’s local kno...
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Worthington, OH 150 West Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085
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John H. Cashman
Senior Vice President
Business owner to commercial banker, John Cashman has experience on both sides of the table. Owning several businesses before moving his career to the bank, gives John the ability to offer traditional insights as well as help his clients navigat...
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Worthington, OH 150 W. Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Fred Hadley
Senior Vice President
With more than 30 years of Commercial Banking Relationship and Portfolio Management experience, Fred was attracted to First Financial Bank’s stated commitment to strategic growth of the Middle Market Commercial Banking Segment post-merger with M...
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Worthington, OH 150 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Peter Suszkiw
Senior Commercial Relationship Manager
Peter joined First Financial Bank in July of 2023 with more than 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining FFB, he held roles in credit, leadership, and sales across Branch & Business Banking, ICRE, Commercial Banking & Credit Risk Manag...
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Worthington, OH 150 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Josh Hamby
Commercial Relationship Manager
Josh has been working with business owners for more than 10 years. Starting out as a financial advisor he found his ability to truly impact his client’s lives was on the business lending side, not in asset management. He joined First Financial B...
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Worthington, OH 150 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.,  Worthington, OH 43085
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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 managemen...
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Worthington, OH 150 W. Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Nick Snow
Commercial Relationship Manager
Nick’s experience comes from holding various roles in banking for the last 12 years, with a focus on small to medium sized businesses. The flexibility to provide unique solutions to businesses is what drew Nick to First Financial Bank. He offer’...
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Worthington, OH 150 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Rebecca Poot
Vice President, Treasury Management Advisor
Rebecca is a Commercial Treasury Management Advisor servicing the Central Ohio Market.  She joined First Financial Bank in 2022 excited for the opportunity to work for a growing bank. With a proven track record of successfully building and maint...
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Worthington, OH 150 West Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Leigh Edwards
Wealth Regional Market President
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Worthington, OH 150 West Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Michael Swigert
Wealth Advisor IV
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Worthington, OH 150 West Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Erica Portnoy
Private Banking Officer
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Worthington, OH 150 West Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085
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Nick Pence
Private Banking Officer
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Worthington, OH 150 West Wilson Bridge Road,  Worthington, OH 43085