Julie Estep
About Julie Estep
Julie Estep is the Direct Channel Sales Manager at First Financial Bank with over 20 years of banking experience. She leads the online application process and serves on the DEI and Gallup Engagement committees.
Direct Channel Sales Manager at First Financial Bank
Julie Estep currently serves as the Direct Channel Sales Manager at First Financial Bank. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the online application process for the bank's entire footprint. Her responsibilities include managing the direct sales team's activities and ensuring a seamless customer experience through digital channels. Julie's leadership skills and extensive banking experience significantly contribute to the bank's consumer lending operations and strategy.
Previous Roles at First Financial Bank
Before her current role, Julie Estep held key positions at First Financial Bank. From 2019 to 2021, she served as the Sr Consumer Lending Specialist, responsible for consumer lending across the entire bank's footprint. Prior to this, she spent five years as the First Financial Center Banking Center Manager, AVP, based in Downtown Cincinnati, where she managed teams and operations, aligning them with the bank's strategic goals.
Career at U.S. Bank
Julie Estep's professional journey includes significant tenures at U.S. Bank. From 2015 to 2016, she was the Business Development Officer, AVP, at the Clifton office. Her previous roles include serving as the Mortgage Sales Manager from 2013 to 2015 and as a Business Development Officer, Assistant Vice President, from 2001 to 2013 at the 425 Walnut St. Cincinnati office. These roles saw her managing mortgage sales and developing business opportunities across various Cincinnati areas, including Clifton, Norwood, and Westside.
Educational Background
Julie Estep's educational qualifications include a Finance, General degree from The Ohio State University, which provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles. She is also an alumna of Purcell Marian High School, where she completed her high school education from 1990 to 1994. These academic experiences have equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the banking industry.
Community and Professional Involvement
Julie Estep is actively involved in both her community and professional network. She serves on First Financial Bank's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, as well as the Gallup Engagement committee. Her dedication to community service is evident through her passion for serving the Greater Cincinnati/NKY area. With over 20 years of banking experience, Julie is committed to professional growth and actively seeks to expand her professional network.