Benjamin Cornist Iii
About Benjamin Cornist Iii
Benjamin Cornist III is the Community Outreach Regional President for the Tri-State region at First Financial Bank, overseeing community outreach efforts across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Current Role at First Financial Bank
Benjamin Cornist III is the Community Outreach Regional President at First Financial Bank, covering the Tri-State region of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. In this role, he has served since October 2020. He leads a team of Community Outreach Advisory Bankers with a focus on attracting, retaining, and growing low-to-moderate income clients, non-profit organizations, community organizations, and small businesses. His efforts are concentrated on supporting economic development, affordable housing, financial education, and community revitalization. His work aims to enhance the quality of community engagements and promote financial inclusivity.
Previous Positions at First Financial Bank
Before his current role, Benjamin Cornist III held several significant positions at First Financial Bank. From 2019 to 2020, he served as the Retail Market President for the Greater Cincinnati region. Prior to that, he was the AVP, Business Development Manager/Community Development Officer, a role he fulfilled from 2015 to 2019 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. These positions provided him with extensive experience in market leadership and community development strategy within the banking sector.
Role at PNC
Prior to joining First Financial Bank, Benjamin Cornist III worked at PNC for seven years, from 2008 to 2015. There, he held the position of Vice President within the Cincinnati, Ohio area. His tenure at PNC contributed to his deep understanding of the financial industry's dynamics and community-focused banking operations, laying the foundational expertise he would later bring to First Financial Bank.
Educational Background
Benjamin Cornist III attended Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business. His education provided him with the academic foundation necessary for a successful career in the finance and banking sector, equipping him with critical business and leadership skills.