Warsaw Federal Appoints Christie Kuhns to Board of Directors

2026-10-30

Cincinnati, OH – Warsaw Federal Savings & Loan (Warsaw Federal), an independent mutual bank affiliated with First Mutual Holding Co., announced the appointment of Christie Kuhns, Esq., to its Board of Directors. Kuhns serves as president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where she leads efforts to expand economic opportunity through careers, entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, leadership development and advocacy.

“As a mutual bank, Warsaw Federal thrives when strong leadership and a deep commitment to community come together, and Christie embodies both,” said David Evans, Board chairperson. “Her extensive experience in executive leadership, financial services regulation, governance, law and community development makes her an outstanding addition to our Board. We are fortunate to welcome her expertise and the insight she will bring as we work together to strengthen Warsaw Federal and create an even greater positive impact in Cincinnati. I look forward to the meaningful contributions Christie will make to Warsaw Federal and the people and communities we are proud to serve.”

Kuhns currently serves as vice chair of the board and chair of the Governance Committee for Bethesda, Inc., a co-sponsor of TriHealth. Her many honors include the 2025 Champion of Economic Justice Award, NFL Inspire Change Changemaker Award, YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, Cincinnati NAACP President’s Award and Cincinnati Reds Community Advocate Award.

Kuhns previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives, where she was Ranking Member of the Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development Committee, helping shape legislation involving financial institutions, lending, consumer finance and community development.

Before joining the Urban League, Kuhns held senior leadership roles at UC Health, including vice president of operations and community relations and chief of staff to the COO. She earned her bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Cincinnati and an executive certificate from Harvard Kennedy School.

About Warsaw Federal

Founded in 1893, Warsaw Federal is a customer-owned mutual bank and Cincinnati’s only mutual Minority Depository Institution (MDI). The bank provides personal and business banking solutions with a focus on local decision-making, long-term commitment to community reinvestment and expanded access to capital. Warsaw Federal helps build lasting financial strength and economic vitality for individuals, businesses and neighborhoods throughout the region. warsawfederal.com

About First Mutual Holding Co.

First Mutual Holding Co. Is a member-owned mutual holding company headquartered in Ohio. FMHC provides a structure that allows independent affiliate banks to continue to serve their communities and grow as member-owned institutions. Affiliate banks of FMHC include First Federal Lakewood (Lakewood, OH), First Mutual Bank FSB, (Belpre, OH), Blue Grass Federal Savings and Loan (Paris, KY), Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan (Cincinnati, OH) and Martinsville First Savings Bank (Martinsville, VA). firstmutualholding.com