Wendell Harren

Having previously worked in construction, commercial fishing and wildfire management, Harren arrived at First National in 2015 and transitioned well to becoming a banking expert. What he learned in the other professions allowed him to relate to his fellow Alaskans’ needs, financial or otherwise. Raised in Alaska, Harren graduated from Wasilla High before earning a…

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Paul Beer

Paul Beer brings more than 30 years of banking experience to First National. As a Regional Branch Manager, Beer proudly supports the Matanuska-Susitna Valley’s lending needs. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage as well as a General Banking Diploma from the American Institute of Banking. In his…

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Melissa Reiser

Reiser is a trusted partner who develops financial strategies and customized solutions to help Alaskans and their businesses and communities thrive. For more than 15 years, she has worked with health care professionals and organizations throughout Alaska. As Senior Health Care Lending Officer, her local knowledge and experience have helped numerous organizations, medical professionals, and…

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Lori Petraglia

Lori Petraglia, Treasury Management Consultant in Anchorage Alaska, Operations Center

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Craig Thorn

Since 1984, Thorn has played an integral role in meeting the banking needs of Alaskans in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, the fastest-growing community in the state. A lifelong Alaskan born and raised in Seward, Thorn provides bank customers with solutions-based expertise to help make their financial dreams come true. Based at the Wasilla Branch, he oversees…

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Karl Heinz

Heinz is proud to be the main character in a home-grown Alaska success story. He grew up in the Great Land and has lived in communities across the state. His deep understanding of Alaska, how it works and the people who live here make him a valued member of First National’s senior executive management team.…

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