Our Mission
Written by Warren Cuddy in the 1940s and has stood the test of time
The bank’s multi-part mission is to safekeep depositors’ money, provide all legitimate financial services to the community consistent with bank resources, furnish employees with competitive salaries and a pleasant working environment, and earn a proper return for shareholders. For more than a century our commitment to the mission has served our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders well.
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Financial Strength and Performance
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Invested in Alaska
First National is committed to our state and supports organizations that make Alaska a better place to work and live.




In 2025, Alaska Business readers voted First National “Best of Alaska Business” in the Best Place to Work category for the 10th year in a row, Best Bank/Credit Union for the fifth time, and Best Customer Service for the second year in a row.
American Banker recognized First National as a “Best Bank to Work For” in 2024 for the seventh consecutive year.
The bank was voted “Best of Alaska” in 2024 in the Anchorage Daily News awards, ranking as one of the top three in the Bank/Financial category for the sixth year in a row.
Forbes select First National as the sixth best bank on their America’s Best Banks list and one of the top Banks in the State in 2025.