First Financial Bancorp. announced that Anthony M. Stollings, EVP and Chief Risk Officer has been named the company's new Chief Financial Officer effective January 18, 2013. He will succeed J. Franklin Hall, EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

It is expected that Mr. Hall will assist the company in the transition until his departure which is expected to be April 30, 2013. Mr. Stollings joined the company in December 2006 as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller. He has served as EVP and Chief Risk Officer since September 1, 2011.

Mr. Stollings will continue to report to Mr. Davis as Chief Financial Officer as well as serve as Interim Chief Risk Officer as the company seeks a successor.