Paul V. Capka

Paul is Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer First Mutual Holding Co. the largest member-owned mutual holding company of its kind in Ohio, with affiliate banks including First Federal Lakewood and First Mutual Bank.

Paul’s executive leadership role encompasses several areas, with his primary responsibility being to oversee credit and legal functions across FMHC. He also provides oversight of legal, risk, compliance and various operational matters at First Federal Lakewood.

Paul joined First Federal Lakewood in 2009 as Vice President before assuming his current role. Previously, he held leadership positions for several publicly traded companies, has actively practiced law, and has also worked in the non-profit sector.

He is involved in a number of community activities, including board membership on the Westerly, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation, and is a member of the Rocky River Planning Commission. Paul holds a joint Law and Masters of Planning degree from Cleveland State University and a bachelor’s degree from Miami University.