First Financial Announces Appointment of Tim Massa to Board of Directors
Key Highlights
- ➤Timothy A. Massa appointed First Financial (FFBC) director, effective immediately
- ➤Board expands from 10 to 11 members after approving Massa’s appointment
- ➤Massa retired from Kroger in September 2026 after 12 years as executive vice president
- ➤First Financial held $22.3 billion in assets as of September 30, 2026
Expert Statements
Claude Davis, Chairman of First Financial
“Tim brings experience and perspectives on human capital, including both leadership and associates, that will be valuable for us as First Financial continues to grow”
Archie Brown, CEO of First Financial
“Tim's background and experience are a great fit as we work to develop young professionals into senior level roles”
Archie Brown, CEO of First Financial
“I also am excited that Tim brings to the board his deep connectivity to the Greater Cincinnati community”
First Financial Announces Appointment of Tim Massa to Board of Directors PR Newswire
CINCINNATI, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial") is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy A. Massa as a new director to the Board of Directors for First Financial, effective immediately, following a vote by the Board on October 27, 2026. Mr. Massa was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the Board's vote to increase the size of the Board from 10 to 11 members. Both the increased size of the Board and the appointment of Mr. Massa were conducted upon recommendation of the Board's Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
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