Andy Foust, Vice President/Internal Audit for Citizens National Bank, recently completed the Certified Community Bank Internal Auditing Program, sponsored by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).

To earn certification, Foust successfully fulfilled the requirements of a comprehensive bank auditing program, including participating in 92 hours of classroom study as well as passing all certification examinations. J. Michael Romey, President/CEO, said of Foust,

"Banking regulation and technology is changing rapidly today and staying current in your job practices is essential for all staff as Citizens National Bank continues moving forward. Andy's certification provides us with valuable knowledge on how we can improve our operations and ensure compliance with our examiners."

Foust is a graduate of Elida High School and holds an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Northwestern Ohio. He and his wife, Angela, reside in Elida.

With offices in Bluffton, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Findlay, Lima, Springfield and Van Wert, Citizens National Bank has assets totaling more than $580 million and has been serving the communities of West Central Ohio since 1920.