Cary W. Sparks
Senior Vice President and Trust Officer

Cary began his career with First Financial Bank in 1972 and is responsible for the management of Trust Services. He received his bachelor’s degree in business economics from Purdue University and is a graduate of the American Bankers Association National Trust School at Northwestern University, the Cannon Financial Institute Trust School and the Cannon Advanced Administration of Estates and Trust School. He holds a basic certificate from the American Institute of Banking and is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA).

Chris E. Fenimore
Vice President and Trust Officer

Chris joined First Financial Bank in 2001 after accumulating 20 years of experience in the trust industry with bank holding companies in Iowa and Indiana and with the State of Iowa. His responsibilities include management of the personal trust and employee benefit areas. He also oversees trust marketing and sales. Chris received undergraduate degrees in business from the University of Hawaii-Pacific and graduated from Drake University Law School.

Dan Callahan
Vice President and Trust Investment Officer

Dan joined First Financial Bank in January, 2007 with over 20 years of investment experience. He is a graduate of Purdue University, an Accredited Asset Management Specialist and a Chartered Wealth Advisor. Dan is responsible for the management of the trust investment process as well as individual client accounts.

Carol D. Myers
Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer

Carol joined Trust Services at First Financial Bank in 1985. She has a wide range of experience in all facets of trust administration, is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and a graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute Trust School and Graduate Trust School. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Indiana State University.

Jennifer L. Hanley
Assistant Vice President and Trust Operations Officer

Since joining First Financial Bank in 1995, Jenny has gained experience in many areas of trust administration including corporate trust, employee benefits and, for the past several years, trust operations. She has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and graduated with honors from the Cannon Financial Institute Securities Operations School. She is designated as a Certified Securities Operations professional (CSOP).

Stephen M. Browning
Assistant Vice President and Trust Investment Officer

Stephen came to First Financial Bank in 2002 with 15 years of experience in accounting and investments. A Certified Public Account (CPA), he served as a revenue agent with the Internal Revenue Service and spent several years in both public and not- for-profit accounting. Stephen holds NASD series 7 and 63 licenses and received the designation of Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP) from the Institute of Certified Bankers.

Nancy Hults
Employee Benefits Officer

Nancy joined First Financial Bank in 1997, where she gained experience in all areas of employee benefits as the company’s Employee Benefits and Compensation Manager. She was promoted to the Trust Division in 2007 where her current responsibilities as the Employee Benefits Unit Manager include administering business and personal retirement plans. Nancy is currently pursuing accreditation as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and a Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP). She has a bachelor’s degree in organization communication and industrial psychology from Purdue University and a master’s degree in human resource development from Indiana State University.

Tammy S. Evinger
Corporate Trust Officer

Tammy joined Trust Services at First Financial Bank in 1998 after spending seven years in automotive accounting. A tax practitioner since 1995 and an Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent, she is a Certified Corporate Trust Specialist (CCTS) and a graduate of Cannon Financial Institute. Tammy received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana State University.

Beverly A. Christopher
Trust Tax Officer

Bev came to First Financial Bank in 1993 after 16 years in public accounting. She is a Certified Public Account (CPA) and holds memberships in the Indiana CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Bev received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana State University.

Christine M. Hollowell
Trust Officer

Christine joined First Financial Bank’s Trust Services in 2006, bringing with her 20 years of experience in personal trust and estate administration. She holds an Illinois Insurance Producers License and is a graduate of the Illinois Bankers Association Trust School and the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University. She also completed the Fiduciary Training Institute’s course in fiduciary risk management. A graduate of Indiana State University, she holds a bachelor’s degree in music education.