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Jake Sappenfield's headshot on a gold tessellated background

A message from your market president

Local industries make the Indianapolis region thrive. We are happy to help these companies continue growing value in their businesses. Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and business services are just a few of the industries we specialize in. Check out our dynamic team below; we have over 140 combined years of experience and are committed to delivering the right solutions to our clients.

We look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with you.

Jake Sappenfield
Market President
Indianapolis

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Community philanthropic initiatives

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  • Indianapolis, IN

Martindale-Brightwood C.D.C.

The Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) is dedicated to developing their communities for the health and wealth of new and lifelong residents. Much of their economic, housing, and environmental revitalization work takes place with a host of community partners who share in the vision of improving the community. The organization offers many programs, including homeowner repair and weatherization, economic development, neighborhood beautification, workforce development, environmental justice, and much more.

Meet the team

Meet our team serving Greater Indianapolis's commercial businesses.

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Jake Sappenfield
Commercial Market President, Indianapolis
Jake’s background is in Community Banking, which taught him to create relationships within the community with the purpose of adding value. This has led him to a successful 20-year career along with long term relationships. Jake works with client...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St., Suite 1400,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Brad Fenton
SVP, Commercial Relationship Manager
Brad has more than 15 years of banking experience and currently serves as a SVP, Commercial Relationship Manager. His background in business development, credit, leadership, program management, sales training, and coaching, add to his mindful bu...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St., Suite 1400,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Lauren Garinger
Treasury Management Advisor
Lauren has more than twelve years of experience in the banking experience, with eight years focused on Treasury Management. She joined First Financial Bank in 2024 and takes pride in working for her clients and helping them find the best product...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St.,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Jorden Gates
WORKlife Specialist
NMLS# 1241925
With more than a decade of retail banking experience, Jorden loves working with First Financial Bank due to their commitment to supporting the community and how she can make a positive different in people’s lives every day. Jorden has built stro...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St., Suite 1400,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Michael Goletz
Senior Vice President, Originations
Michael has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including founding and operating his own investment bank / consulting firm, as well as working in credit origination roles with well-known institutions such as Lehm...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St., Suite 1400,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Cindy Grant
Treasury Management Advisor
Cindy has more than 35 years of banking experience in financial services. She joined First Financial Bank in 2022, excited for the opportunity for growth with a company who still cared about the clients who were part of the community not just a ...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St.,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Chris Mills
Commercial Market President, Lafayette
Being part of a local community and making a difference in his client’s lives is what brought Chris to First Financial from a larger East Coast bank. He joined in 2015 starting in the Commercial Credit department and worked his way to his curren...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St.,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Kevin A. Wilson
Senior Relationship Manager
Spending the better part of his past 25 years in banking, Kevin works with his commercial clients to help meet their financial objectives. Kevin joined First Financial Bank because, while the bank offers a wide array of products and services cli...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St., Suite 1400,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Casey Kroll
Wealth Advisor III
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St.,  Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Lindsey Van Paris, FPQP®
Wealth Advisor
Possessing more than 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Lindsey demonstrates a commitment to fostering meaningful long-term relationships with clients and colleagues. Her career has spanned a variety of roles including branch mana...
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Indianapolis, IN 300 N. Meridian St. Fl 14,  Indianapolis, IN 46204

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