On January 20, 2023, J. Abbott R. Cooper, Managing Member of Driver Management, was quoted in an article by the Dallas Business Journal that he steps up pressure on First Foundation Inc. on board candidates. Driver Management stated that it has nominated, Allison Ball and Lila Ontiveros, individuals to serve on the board to help bring about changes. Driver Management also published messages on Twitter and LinkedIn in connection with the Company?s annual shareholders meeting.