Melissa Petrusky
About Melissa Petrusky
Melissa Petrusky is a Sr Digital Product Manager at First Financial Bank, specializing in Commercial Lending and the nCino Platform, with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry.
Current Role at First Financial Bank
Melissa Petrusky currently serves as the Senior Digital Product Manager for Commercial Lending and the nCino Platform at First Financial Bank. In this role, she manages digital solutions and platforms specific to commercial lending, leveraging her extensive background in financial services and technology.
Previous Positions at First Financial Bank
Before her current role, Melissa worked at First Financial Bank in various capacities. She was the Credit Operations Manager for a period of 11 months from 2020 to 2021 and served as the Associate Commercial Credit Officer from 2018 to 2020. Her longest tenure at the bank was as a Commercial Credit Analyst from 2009 to 2018, based in Columbus, IN.
Early Career at Irwin Union Bank and U.S. Bank
Melissa's career in banking began at U.S. Bank, where she worked as a Small Business Lending Underwriter from 2000 to 2005 in Milwaukee, WI. She then transitioned to Irwin Union Bank, first serving as a Small Business Lending Underwriter from 2005 to 2007, and later as the Small Business Lending Manager from 2007 to 2009 in Columbus, IN.
Educational Background
Melissa Petrusky earned her Bachelor's degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She attended the university from 1995 to 1999, laying a strong academic foundation for her career in banking and financial services.
Expertise in Digital Product Management and Commercial Lending
With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, Melissa has cultivated expertise in commercial lending and credit operations. Her transition to digital product management, combined with her extensive experience with the nCino platform, underscores her adaptability and comprehensive understanding of modern banking solutions.