First National Bank Alaska names Darren Franz CEO, Betsy Lawer shifts to executive chair

• Betsy Lawer to shift from board chair and CEO/president to executive chair effective Jan. 2, 2027.
• Darren Franz named CEO/president effective Jan. 2, 2027; most recently president, lending and administration; director; 30+ years Alaska banking.
• Steve Patin to become senior executive officer and chief operating officer effective Jan. 2, 2027.
• Karl Heinz to take the senior executive officer, chief branch administration officer role effective Jan. 2, 2027.
• Denise Brown Robinson to become executive vice president, senior administrative director effective Jan. 2, 2027; currently board secretary.

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