Mike McCuen, First Commonwealth Bank’s Corporate Banking Executive since September 2023, has been elevated to the position of Chief Lending Officer and Executive Officer for First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, the bank announced.

As Chief Lending Officer, McCuen will lead all commercial banking teams and initiatives, inclusive of Commercial and Industrial Lending, Commercial Real Estate, Treasury Management and Portfolio Management. In addition, he will take over the executive oversight of the Business Development and Equipment Finance groups. His focus will continue to be growing full banking relationships across each of the bank’s regions of commercial activity in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Canton and Columbus, OH; and Pittsburgh, Indiana, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, PA.

“Mike has done terrific work with positioning our corporate banking business for sustainable growth. We now have the opportunity to align other commercially oriented businesses under his leadership,” said First Commonwealth CEO Mike Price in announcing the appointment. “Mike and I have a meaningful working history, and I’m thrilled to have him report to me in the Chief Lending Officer role as part of our Executive Team.”

Prior to joining First Commonwealth, McCuen was market president and commercial sales leader for Key Bank’s Cincinnati area since 2017, with previous roles at Key Bank in credit, wealth management and corporate banking. He had leadership positions at National City, including Cincinnati market president. He joined PNC Bank in 2009, where he led corporate banking in their Midwest territory.

McCuen earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from John Carroll University and has an MBA from the University of Michigan.