CLAUDE E. DAVIS - Corporate Board Profile

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-04-13	Mr. Davis is the CEO of First Financial Bancorp and First Financial Bank and Chairman of the Board of First Financial Bank. He did not receive additional fees for serving on the Board as he is an employee.
2018-04-12	Mr. Davis is the Executive Chairman of First Financial Bancorp and First Financial Bank effective April 1, 2018. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of both First Financial Bancorp and First Financial Bank, positions he held since October 1, 2004. Mr. Davis’ 2017 annual total compensation was $2,675,061 as reflected in the Summary Compensation table.
2019-04-18	Mr. Davis is the Executive Chairman of First Financial Bancorp and First Financial Bank effective April 1, 2018. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of both First Financial Bancorp and First Financial Bank (2004-2008). Mr. Davis has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.
2020-04-16	Mr. Davis became Chair of the Board of Directors of First Financial Bancorp. and First Financial Bank effective January 1, 2020. He previously served as Executive Chairman of both First Financial Bancorp. and First Financial Bank from April 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, and as Chief Executive Officer of both companies from October 1, 2004 through March 31, 2018. Mr. Davis has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Effective January 1, 2020, Mr. Davis accepted a position as the Managing Director of Brixey and Meyer Capital with responsibility for management of the portfolio companies and staff of the firm, and as a member of the board of directors of City Dash, a Brixey portfolio company and a Cincinnati-based logistics company. He previously served on the boards of directors of the Cincinnati Regional Economic Development Committee (REDI), the Cincinnati Business Committee and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland from 2013 to 2018. Mr. Davis' years of experience in the banking industry as well as his extensive financial background provide leadership to the Board. He is intimately familiar with all aspects of our business activities. His involvement on other boards and organizations gives him insight on important societal and economic issues relevant to our Company's business and markets.
2021-04-15	Mr. Davis is the Chair of First Financial Bancorp and First Financial Bank. Age: 60, Director Since: 2004, Committees: Diversity and Inclusion, Enterprise Risk and Compliance. The Company agreed to pay Mr. Davis a board retainer fee of $450,000 during each of 2020 and 2021, in lieu of any other director fees. Director Compensation Table shows total compensation of $451,986.
2022-04-14	Mr. Davis became Board Chair of First Financial Bancorp. and First Financial Bank effective January 1, 2020. He previously served as Executive Chair of both First Financial Bancorp. and First Financial Bank from April 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019, and as Chief Executive Officer of both companies from October 1, 2004 through March 31, 2018. Mr. Davis has over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. Mr. Davis currently serves as the President of Brixey & Meyer Capital, a lower middle market private investment firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also is an owner of Sacoma Specialty Products, a manufacturer in the prototype, fabrication and stamping industries. He previously served on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Board of Directors, the Butler University Board of Trustees, the Cincinnati Regional Economic Development Committee (REDI) Board of Directors, the Cincinnati Business Committee and various other non-profit boards. Mr. Davis’ years of experience in the banking industry as well as his extensive financial background provide leadership to the Board. He is intimately familiar with all aspects of our business activities. His involvement on other boards and organizations gives him insight on important societal and economic issues relevant to our Company’s business and markets.
2023-04-13	Mr. Davis is the Board Chair of First Financial Bancorp. and First Financial Bank. 2022 Committees: Enterprise Risk and Compliance. 2022 Board Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $115,417, Stock Awards $60,000, All Other Compensation $8,419, Total $183,836.
2024-04-18	Mr. Davis is the Board Chair of First Financial Bancorp. and First Financial Bank and President and Partner of Brixey & Meyer Capital. He has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry.