AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · FIRST FINANCIAL CORP /IN/ (THFF)

First Financial CFO McHargue to retire; Nungester named successor effective Jan. 1, 2027

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

First Financial Corporation said Chief Financial Officer Rodger A. McHargue will retire effective December 31, 2026, and its Board appointed Senior Vice President and Director of Finance Paul D. Nungester, Jr. to succeed him effective January 1, 2027. The filing also describes Nungester's employment agreement, which includes a $375,000 base salary and severance terms tied to a change in control.

Key points

  • McHargue, who has served as CFO since 2010, retires effective December 31, 2026.
  • Nungester, age 52, joined the company on August 10, 2026 and becomes CFO effective January 1, 2027.
  • Nungester's employment agreement runs through June 30, 2028 and sets a base salary of $375,000 per year.
  • Change-in-control severance equals 2.0 times the sum of base salary, prior-year bonuses and benefit reimbursements.

The filing

CompanyFIRST FINANCIAL CORP /IN/ (THFF)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 17, 2026, 5:12 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-108611

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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