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A message from your market president

Greater Louisville is thriving, and it’s in no small part due to our vibrant business community. Our team has deep ties to this region, and we take great pride in providing value-add and individualized solutions for each and every one our clients. We know that your business and the effect that you have on this community is important to you, and that’s why I pledge to you my team will be highly responsive, trustworthy, and committed to your success. We look forward to growing with you.

John M. Brown
Commercial Regional Market President
Greater Louisville Region

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Meet Jeff Heitker – President and Chief Financial Officer, Denier Electric

In 2020, Denier Electric, a family-run electrical contracting company switched to First Financial after seeking a lender that could offer all the services it needed. First Financial worked alongside Denier to set up a suite of products that includes a line of credit, credit cards, and treasury management services, for easy day-to-day operations.

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Technician working on electrical equipment, with Denier logo

Transferring banks can take months and months and involve lots of issues. Our experience was nothing like that – it was very seamless and very positive. First Financial made life easier, so we could focus on our business, not banking.

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Meet the team

Meet our team serving Louisville's commercial businesses.

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John M. Brown
Market President
John brings 25 years of industry experience, including decades of collaborative leadership focused on empowering his team to deliver exceptional value to the client. He has spent his career in large banks as both a banker and in leadership roles...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Greg Carroll
Senior Vice President
A native of Indianapolis, Greg has spent the majority of his 40-year banking career in Louisville, KY. Prior to joining First Financial, he spent time with PNC. His clients range from international based distributors to local ESOP-owned manufact...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Kimberly Drake
Commercial Treasury Management Advisor
With over 17 years of experience in banking, Kim assists businesses across the Louisville and Southern Indiana area. Her career has been dedicated to helping businesses thrive. She brings a strategic approach and industry insight that enables he...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Bill Landenwich
Commercial Relationship Manager
Bill’s nearly ten-year career in banking began shortly after earning a BS in Finance from the University of Louisville. He spent several years in a variety of Credit Administration roles at community banks, up to and including Assistant Vice Pre...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Brandon Largen
Senior Commercial Relationship Manager
Brandon is a well-rounded banking professional with nearly 15 years of experience including retail, commercial credit analysis, commercial underwriting, and commercial lending. He has held leadership positions at the Vice President level and loo...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Mark Mick
Relationship Manager
Mark brings 25 years of commercial banking experience in the Louisville market to his clients. His diverse professional background also includes public accounting with Deloitte and corporate finance with Cincinnati-based media company Scripps. M...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Kimberly Watson
Market Support Specialist
Kimberly Watson has been with First Financial Bank since 2015. Prior to joining First Financial, she worked with a major investment banking firm for 32 years. Kimberly brings more than 40 years in the banking industry across many different areas...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Dustin Luckett
Wealth Advisor IV
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Patrick Swan
Senior Private Banking Officer
Pat Swan is a Senior Private Banker with First Financial Wealth Management. His vast array of experience in multiple areas of the financial services industry enables him to provide first class service to each of his clients. Prior to joining Fir...
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207
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Jeffrey Wood
Wealth Advisor I
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Louisville, KY 293 North Hubbards Lane,  Louisville, KY 40207