Chris Manship, MBA
About Chris Manship, MBA
Chris Manship, MBA, is the Business Development Manager/Branch Manager at First Financial Bank in Georgetown, Indiana.
Current Role at First Financial Bank
Chris Manship currently serves as the Business Development Manager/Branch Manager at First Financial Bank in Georgetown, Indiana. In this role, he manages a team of five staff members, focusing on their development through observational coaching, joint sales calls, and weekly one-on-one meetings. Additionally, he ensures that all operational and risk management standards are upheld at the banking facility.
Professional Experience at Mid-Southern Savings Bank
Chris Manship served as Branch Manager and Vice President at the Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB. From 2017 to 2018, he managed multiple locations in Mitchell and Salem, Indiana. During his 10-month tenure, Manship led various initiatives to enhance banking services and customer satisfaction. His role included overseeing branch operations and contributing to strategic business development initiatives.
Leadership Role at Louchem Federal Credit Union
Between 2013 and 2017, Chris Manship held prominent positions at Louchem Federal Credit Union. As Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, and earlier as Vice President of Consumer and Commercial Lending, he oversaw loan production and consistently surpassed targets. His leadership resulted in a 150% increase in consumer loan production and achieving 200% of the business loan production goal. Manship leveraged his expertise to close $3 million in consumer loans and $1 million in business loans, significantly exceeding yearly goals.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Chris Manship holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nova Southeastern University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Recreation and Sport Management from Indiana State University, studying from 1995 to 1999. Manship began his academic journey at Vincennes University, where he studied Kinesiology and Exercise Science from 1993 to 1995, achieving a perfect GPA of 4.0.