First Federal Lakewood
James Hill is a seasoned financial services professional with extensive experience in treasury management and branch operations. Currently serving as VP and Treasury Management Officer at First Federal Lakewood since February 2023, James has previously held key positions including Branch Manager III at Farmers National Bank of Canfield and various managerial roles at First Federal Lakewood. James’s career also includes significant retail management experience at L’OCCITANE Group and Bath & Body Works, alongside a history in banking at Fifth Third Bank and KeyBank. James holds an Associate of Arts degree in Education from Lakeland Community College, earned between 2000 and 2003.
First Federal Lakewood
We’re proud to have been a constant and reliable presence in Northeast Ohio for 80+ years. With 18 full-service branches and assets nearing two billion dollars, First Federal Lakewood is the largest, independent, depositor-owned bank in Ohio. We’re unique in that we’ve always considered our customers, employees, local businesses and the wellbeing of the community in our decisions--not shareholders. When you choose First Federal Lakewood as your banking institution or employer, you’re choosing to join people just like you who believe in their community and are committed to helping it thrive. Our uniqueness is in our friendly, neighborhood banking experience, which also makes for a pretty great work environment. Our bank colleagues are important given that we specialize in serving our neighbors and businesses who stimulate the economic vitality of the communities where we live and work. We work every day to provide individuals and business with checking and savings options, mortgage lending, investment services, and much more. Each and every colleague plays a role in our success, and our communities’ success. That’s something to be proud of. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.