First Financial Corporation announced a leadership transition. Norman D. Lowery, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company will succeed his father, Norman L. Lowery, as President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024. Norman L. Lowery, the Company's current Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board through December 31, 2024, at which time he will transition to the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board.

In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Norman has driven continued improvement in operational execution as the company have grown in size and expanded the footprint of business. During his 33 years with First Financial, Norman has developed a deep knowledge of varied lines of business and the communities are so fortunate to serve. Norman D. Lowery, 55, was named Chief Operating Officer in 2010 and was first elected to the Company's board of directors in 2020.

Norman L. Lowery, 76, joined the Company's board of directors in 1989 and was appointed Chairman of the Board in 2020. He has served as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Financial Bank, N.A. since 1996 and was named Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company in 2004 and 2013, respectively.