Robert Perry
About Robert Perry
Robert Perry is the Market President for Northern Ohio at First Financial Bank, with over 30 years of experience in banking and sales.
Title and Current Role at First Financial Bank
Robert Perry holds the position of Market President for Northern Ohio at First Financial Bank. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's operations and market strategy within the northern Ohio region. Additionally, he serves as AVP in Fort Recovery, OH, a role he continues to maintain alongside his presidential duties. Perry's leadership is instrumental in driving the bank's growth and local market presence.
Career Background
Robert Perry has over 30 years of experience within the banking and sales industries. His career spans several reputable companies, starting as a Sales Representative at Sherwin-Williams, where he worked for 17 years across various locations including Greenville, Ohio, Richmond, Indiana, and Eaton, Ohio. He briefly served as a Branch Manager at US Bancorp in Richmond, IN, before joining First Financial Bank in 2008. Over the years, Perry progressively advanced within First Financial Bank, from AVP to ultimately becoming the Market President for Northern Ohio in 2020.
Tenure at First Financial Bank
Robert Perry has been with First Financial Bank for over 15 years. During this time, he has held various influential roles including serving as AVP before his current position as Market President for Northern Ohio. His extended tenure and the multiple roles he has assumed within the bank demonstrate his integral contribution to the institution's success and his professional growth within the organization.
Education and Early Career
Robert Perry studied at Ball State University, contributing to his foundational knowledge and skills that would support his extensive career in banking and sales. Beginning his career at Sherwin-Williams, Perry gathered substantial experience and expertise over 17 years, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in branch management and banking.