Richard Sterling
About Richard Sterling
Richard Sterling is the Managing Director at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio, overseeing commercial real estate lending operations across multiple states. He has extensive experience in commercial real estate lending and has held various leadership roles in the banking sector since 1990.
Title
Richard Sterling is the Managing Director at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio. He joined the organization in June 2018 to oversee the Investment Commercial Real Estate Division.
Company
Currently, Richard Sterling serves as the Managing Director at First Financial Bank. His responsibilities include overseeing commercial real estate lending operations across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. Since joining, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the bank's commercial real estate client base throughout the region.
Previous Roles
Prior to his current role, Richard Sterling held various leadership positions. He was the Manager of the Commercial Real Estate Lending Group at MainSource Bank from 2013 to 2020, where he served for 7 years in the Midwest. Before that, he was the President of BREC Financial Company from 2007 to 2013, and the SVP and Market Manager at National City Bank from 2004 to 2006. Richard also served as Vice President at Provident Bank from 1990 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Richard Sterling holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Agricultural Economics from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, which he completed between 1982 and 1986. His educational background in both finance and agricultural economics has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in commercial real estate lending.
Experience in Commercial Real Estate Lending
Richard Sterling brings extensive experience in managing commercial real estate lending teams in the Midwest region. His roles at various financial institutions have included leading business strategies, market management, and client base expansion in commercial real estate lending. At First Financial Bank, he continues to capitalize on his experience to drive growth and operational excellence.