First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Appoints New CIO

Ryan L. Gorney to lead the bank's technology and digital strategy initiatives.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:00pm

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First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, a community bank headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, has appointed Ryan L. Gorney as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Gorney, an experienced financial services technology executive, will oversee the bank's information technology, digital strategy, operations, and enterprise transformation initiatives.

Why it matters

Gorney's appointment comes as First Commonwealth focuses on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth through technology and digital initiatives. His background in leading technology and digital transformations at other financial institutions will be crucial in supporting the bank's strategic priorities.

The details

Gorney is replacing Norm Montgomery, First Commonwealth's long-time Business Integration Group Leader, who is retiring. In his new role, Gorney will report to T. Michael Price, President and CEO of First Commonwealth, and will serve on the company's executive leadership team. Gorney most recently served as CIO of Primis Bank and CTO of Panacea Financial, where he led enterprise technology, operations modernization, core banking strategy, and digital delivery initiatives. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at KeyBank, Ernst & Young, and Accenture, advising large financial institutions on digital transformation, payments, mergers and integrations, and core systems modernization.

  • Gorney's appointment is effective April 27, 2026.
  • Norm Montgomery, First Commonwealth's long-time Business Integration Group Leader, is retiring on May 1, 2026.

The players

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation

A community bank headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, committed to improving the financial lives of its neighbors and their businesses.

Ryan L. Gorney

An experienced financial services technology executive with more than two decades of leadership across banking, fintech, and professional services. He will serve as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of First Commonwealth.

T. Michael Price

The President and Chief Executive Officer of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation.

Norm Montgomery

First Commonwealth's long-time Business Integration Group Leader, who is retiring on May 1, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Ryan is exceptionally qualified for this position, and I cannot be more excited to welcome him to our executive leadership team. He's a strong cultural leader of people and his background speaks for itself as far as the innovative mindset and experiences he'll bring.”

— T. Michael Price, President and Chief Executive Officer, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation

What’s next

Gorney will begin his new role at First Commonwealth on April 27, 2026, and will work to implement the bank's technology and digital strategy initiatives.

The takeaway

First Commonwealth's appointment of Ryan L. Gorney as its new Chief Information Officer signals the bank's commitment to leveraging technology and digital solutions to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth in the years ahead.