First Commonwealth Names Business Banker to Community PA Region

INDIANA, PA (September 10, 2025) ― First Commonwealth Bank has announced an addition to its Community PA Business Banking team.

Kyle Kunes brings 10 years of experience in the financial industry to his new role.  He will serve the Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk County markets and will be based at First Commonwealth’s Dubois Mall location.

“We are excited to welcome Kyle to the First Commonwealth team,” said Jamie Straub, First Commonwealth’s Community PA Middle Market Team Leader.  “Kyle has accumulated nearly a decade of excellent and diverse experiences in the financial services industry. His familiarity to the market and his relentless commitment to his customers to achieve their financial goals align perfectly with our mission of being the best bank for businesses.” 

Prior to First Commonwealth, Kunes spent the past five years as a commercial banker at another community bank, where he was responsible for managing and growing the Bank’s loan and deposit portfolio throughout the Western Pennsylvania region.  He also served as a major gifts officer for Penn Highlands Healthcare, and a vice president of employee benefits at USI Insurance Services, LLC.

Outside of banking, Kunes has been active in several community organizations, including Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce (Vice Chair), DuBois Area Economic Development Corporation; DuBois Area Jaycees (Past President); Bucktail Council/Boy Scouts of America (Treasurer).  He also has served as the head coach of the Clearfield Soccer Association since May 2021.

Kunes graduated from Penn State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management in 2012.  He resides in Clearfield, PA.

About First Commonwealth Financial Corporation

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF), headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is a community bank committed to its mission of improving the financial lives of its neighbors and their businesses.  First Commonwealth operates 127 branches throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio and also has business banking centers in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Cleveland, Canton, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. First Commonwealth, through subsidiaries First Commonwealth Bank and First Commonwealth Insurance Agency, provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services, including mortgage, wealth management and insurance solutions, along with equipment financing and SBA and indirect lending.  For more information about First Commonwealth or to open an account today, please visit www.fcbanking.com.

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