Commercial Relationship Manager | Fort Wayne, IN

Jim Yonker brings over 30 years of commercial banking experience to his role as Commercial Relationship Manager at First Financial Bank. He specializes in developing and managing business relationships, offering a full range of financial solutions including lending, deposit services, and treasury management—all delivered with a focus on customer experience. Before joining First Financial, Jim held senior roles at several institutions, most recently serving as Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager at First Merchants Bank (formerly IAB Financial Bank). Deeply rooted in the Fort Wayne community, Jim is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the Optimists Club, and the Wells County Creative Arts & School of Ballet, and he serves on the board of the Housing Resource Hub. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, with a concentration in Accounting, from Ball State University. Outside of work, Jim enjoys the outdoors, especially hiking and fishing, and values quality time with family and friends.