Exhibit 31.3
CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNDER
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
I, Scott F. Kavanaugh, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of First Foundation Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
Dated: August 3, 2015
/S/ SCOTT F. KAVANAUGH |
Scott F. Kavanaugh |
Chief Executive Officer |