DIXON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Louise A. Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer of First
Northern Community Bancorp (the “Company,” ticker symbol FNRN), holding
company of First Northern Bank (“First Northern” or the “Bank”), today
announced the promotions of three senior managers to executive vice
president positions:
- Bruce A. Orris, 54, who was previously Senior Vice President/Chief
Information Officer, has been named Executive Vice President/Chief
Information Officer, effective January 15, 2011. In his new position,
Orris will oversee the Bank’s branch operations in addition to his
responsibilities for the Bank’s technology strategies, the expansion
of electronic delivery channels and internal technology
infrastructures, to ensure the highest level of customer service.
Orris has been with First Northern Bank for 28 years. During his
career, he has essentially performed every job in the Data Processing
and Information Technology side of the Bank. Orris holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Iowa, and
has completed the California Bankers Association Leadership Program
for banking executives.
- Kimberly A. DeBra, 49, who was previously Senior Vice
President/Corporate Communications & Marketing, has been named
Executive Vice President/Corporate Communications, Sales & Marketing,
effective January 15, 2011. DeBra has been charged with the oversight
of the Bank’s sales function and deposit growth strategies. She has
also retained her responsibility of the Corporate Communications
Department and Marketing Department. DeBra, who has more than 28 years
of industry experience, joined First Northern in 1990. Her background
includes product development, project management, system design,
consumer and mortgage lending, shareholder relations, marketing,
advertising, public relations, corporate giving, employee relations,
and strategic planning. DeBra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Geography with an emphasis in satellite remote sensing and mathematics
from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is a graduate of
the American Bankers Association’s Bank Marketing and Management
School at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
- Jeffrey Adamski, 53, previously Senior Vice President/Regional Branch
Manager has been named Executive Vice President/Senior Loan Officer,
effective January 15, 2011. In his new position, Adamski will oversee
the Bank’s commercial, agricultural and small business lending teams
and will be responsible for growing and servicing the Bank’s loan
relationships. Adamski joined First Northern Bank in 1993 and during
his 30-year career in banking has covered a variety of positions with
growing responsibilities, including commercial lending, business
development, branch management, product development and relationship
management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Management from California State University, Sacramento, and is a
graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School, Graduate Studies, at the
University of Washington in Seattle.
Walker stated, “First Northern Bank is committed to a culture of
excellence at every level of the organization. These promotions will
allow the Company to better position itself for continued growth,
greater risk management, and emphasis on technologically focused
products and services.” The promotions follow an organizational
restructure that occurred ten months ago which realigned operations,
sales and loan production.
“Orris, DeBra and Adamski are exceptionally talented individuals who
have grown, developed and earned their knowledge through some of the
most challenging years the banking industry has ever experienced,” said
Walker. “Each represents an ideal choice for the respective assignment,
and we expect each to make significant contributions to the long-term
success of First Northern Bank in their new roles.”
About First Northern Bank
First Northern Bank, an independent community bank headquartered in
Solano County since 1910, serves Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer and
the west slope of El Dorado County. First Northern has 11 branches
located in Dixon, Davis, West Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville (2),
Winters, Woodland, Downtown Sacramento, Roseville, and Auburn, and has a
full service Trust Department in Sacramento. First Northern Bank also
offers 24/7 real estate mortgage loans, SBA Loans, and non-FDIC insured
Investment and Brokerage Services at each branch location. Real Estate
Mortgage Loan offices are located in Davis, Roseville and Folsom, and
real estate loan representatives are available to meet customers at any
of the Bank’s branches by appointment. The Bank specializes in
relationship banking and employs experts in the area of small business,
commercial, agribusiness, and real estate lending, as well as wealth
management. The Bank can be found on the Web at www.thatsmybank.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may include certain "forward-looking statements"
about First Northern Community Bancorp (the "Company"). These
forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and changes
in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these
expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business,
competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information
about these risk factors is contained in the Company's most recent
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K,
10-Q and 8-K, each as it may be amended from time to time, which
identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. The financial information contained in this release should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto included in the Company's most recent reports on Form 10-K
and Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising
after the date on which they are made. For further information regarding
the Company, please read the Company's reports filed with the SEC and
available at www.sec.gov.
Source: First Northern Bank
Contact:
First Northern Community Bancorp & First Northern Bank
Louise
A. Walker, 707-678-3041
President & Chief Executive Officer