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Darren Franz

President - Lending & Administration and Chief Credit Officer

Franz brings decades of banking experience to First National. During his career, Franz has successfully overseen the management of retail and business banking in 16 Alaska communities with broad geographic, economic, and cultural diversity. As President – Lending and Administration, Franz oversees the Corporate Lending Administration Division, Combined Branch & Corporate Services Division, Treasury Management, Anchorage Branch Administration & Escrow Division, and Central Administration Division. Franz holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics and is a graduate of the renowned Pacific Coast Banking School. He is a board member of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance and the University of Alaska Foundation Finance and Audit Committee.

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