Jessica Firmstone, Dfcp
About Jessica Firmstone, Dfcp
Jessica Firmstone serves as the New Markets Compliance Officer for Community Development at WesBanco, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in commercial lending and business development, she has over a decade of experience in community development and compliance within the banking sector.
Work at WesBanco Bank
Jessica Firmstone has served as the New Markets Compliance Officer for Community Development at WesBanco Bank since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with regulations related to new markets, contributing to the bank's efforts in community development. Her work involves collaborating with the WesBanco Bank Community Development Corporation to provide loans and investments that address community needs. This position allows her to leverage her expertise in both urban and rural community development.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining WesBanco Bank, Jessica Firmstone worked at S&T Bank for a decade, from 2003 to 2013, in a Commercial Lending role. Following her tenure at S&T Bank, she held the position of Managing Director at Aviation Search Group for nine months in 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as the Business Development Coordinator at Fay-Penn Economic Development Council from 2015 to 2019, where she gained significant experience in economic development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Firmstone earned her Bachelor's degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in compliance and community development within the banking sector. Her expertise encompasses both urban and rural community development, which she applies in her current role at WesBanco Bank.
Community Development Experience
Jessica Firmstone has extensive experience in community development, particularly through her current role at WesBanco Bank. She has been actively involved in compliance for new markets since 2020, focusing on providing financial solutions that meet the needs of various communities. Her work emphasizes the importance of aligning banking services with community development goals, ensuring that investments and loans effectively support local initiatives.