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1st Source Announces the Retirement of John Griffith

1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ: SRCE) announced that John Griffith, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, will retire effective December 31, 2025.

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1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ: SRCE) announced that John Griffith, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, will retire effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Griffith joined 1st Source in 2001, was elevated to EVP and Chief Risk Officer in 2011, and has served nearly 25 years with the company while retaining chief legal counsel duties.

He retires with over 40 years of business and legal experience, has taught as an adjunct at Notre Dame Law School since 2017, and previously practiced banking and insolvency law in Chicago. 1st Source reports $9.1 billion in assets and a regional footprint of 78 banking centers.

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News Market Reaction – SRCE

On Dec 18, the day this news came out, SRCE closed 0.95% above the previous close.

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Market Context

This announcement details the year-end retirement of the long-serving Chief Risk Officer, following ...
Analysis

This announcement details the year-end retirement of the long-serving Chief Risk Officer, following earlier succession steps across 1st Source’s leadership team. The company underscores its scale with $9.1 billion in assets and 78 banking centers plus specialty finance, trust, insurance, and loan production offices. Investors may focus on how risk, legal, and regulatory oversight transitions, and monitor upcoming earnings, credit quality metrics, and any further management changes for continuity signals.

Key Figures

Total assets: $9.1 billion Banking centers: 78 locations Specialty finance locations: 18 locations +5 more
Total assets
$9.1 billion
1st Source Corporation asset base
Banking centers
78 locations
Banking centers in northern Indiana-southwestern Michigan area
Specialty finance locations
18 locations
1st Source Bank Specialty Finance Group nationwide
Trust & Wealth locations
9 locations
Trust and Wealth Advisory Services network
Insurance offices
10 offices
1st Source Insurance presence
Loan production offices
3 offices
Loan production footprint
Griffith tenure at 1st Source
Almost 25 years
Service at 1st Source since 2001
Business & legal experience
Over 40 years
Broad business and legal expertise, including 15 years at law firms

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Nov 20
4 events
  1. Nov 20

    Leadership promotions

    24h Move
    -0.0%

    Promotions of two senior leaders following earlier succession changes.

  2. Oct 23

    Earnings & dividend

    24h Move
    +3.6%

    Record Q3 results and increased quarterly cash dividend to $0.40.

  3. Jul 24

    Executive succession

    24h Move
    -1.8%

    CEO transition with Executive Chairman role and new bank president.

  4. Jul 24

    Earnings & dividend

    24h Move
    -1.8%

    Q2 results with modest YoY growth and small dividend increase.

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South Bend, Indiana--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - 1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ: SRCE) announces the retirement of John Griffith, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of both the Corporation and 1st Source Bank, effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Griffith has served the organization for almost 25 years, joining 1st Source in 2001 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Board. In 2011, he was elevated to Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, retaining his chief legal counsel responsibilities of both the Bank and Corporation.

"John's dedicated service to 1st Source over the past 25 years will leave a lasting legacy," said Andrea Short, CEO and President of 1st Source Corporation and CEO of 1st Source Bank. "His commitment to our mission, culture, and values has created a foundation for management of legal, regulatory, and other risks designed to support the long-term success of both the Bank and the Corporation."

"John has had an extraordinary career at the Bank. He is cooperative and professional, sensitive to the needs of others, sufficiently accommodating, conscientious and responsible, with the ability to act decisively," added Christopher Murphy, Executive Chairman of 1st Source Corporation and 1st Source Bank. "We wish him well in his retirement and we trust he will always remain a great friend to the Bank and Corporation."

Mr. Griffith holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis as well as a Juris Doctor degree from Cornell Law School. He retires with over 40 years of broad business and legal expertise, including 15 years of experience with law firms in Chicago as a banking, financial restructuring and insolvency lawyer. In addition to his tenure at 1st Source, Mr. Griffith has been an adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School since 2017.

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1st Source Corporation, parent company of 1st Source Bank, has assets of $9.1 billion and is the largest locally controlled financial institution headquartered in the northern Indiana-southwestern Michigan area. The Corporation includes 78 banking centers, 18 1st Source Bank Specialty Finance Group locations nationwide, nine Trust and Wealth Advisory Services locations, 10 1st Source Insurance offices, and three loan production offices. For more than 160 years, 1st Source has been committed to our mission of helping our clients achieve security, build wealth and realize their dreams. For more information, visit https://www.1stsource.com/.

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SOURCE STRING: 1st Source Corporation

Contact: 
Hannah Nichols
NicholsHa@1stsource.com
574-235-2128

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FAQ

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When will John Griffith retire from 1st Source (SRCE)?

John Griffith will retire effective December 31, 2025.

What roles did John Griffith hold at 1st Source (SRCE) before retiring?

He served as Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer and retained chief legal counsel responsibilities for both the bank and corporation.

How long did John Griffith work at 1st Source (SRCE)?

He joined 1st Source in 2001 and served almost 25 years before retiring.

What is 1st Source's (SRCE) asset size and branch footprint?

The corporation reports $9.1 billion in assets, 78 banking centers, and several specialty, trust, insurance, and loan production locations.

Will John Griffith continue any academic roles after retiring from 1st Source (SRCE)?

He has been an adjunct professor at Notre Dame Law School since 2017; the announcement notes this affiliation but does not state future academic plans.

Who commented on John Griffith's retirement at 1st Source (SRCE)?

Comments were attributed to Andrea Short, CEO and President, and Christopher Murphy, Executive Chairman, expressing thanks and well wishes.

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