First National Bank announces two major appointments this month, one to its board of directors and another as the Pandora branch manager.

Jared L. Lehman of Bluffton was named to the board of directors and Amy J. Searfoss of Miller City as branch manager of the Pandora office.

Jared Lehman

Lehman is a graduate of Bluffton High School and Bluffton University where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees. He is executive director of Otterbein Cridersville Senior Lifestyle Community. He has spent his entire professional career working in the field of elder care including 10 years at Good Samaritan Society of Arlington. In addition to his work at Otterbein, he serves as a member of the Ohio Area #8 Workforce Investment Act Policy Board.

Lehman is a member of the Wapakoneta Rotary and Ebenezer Mennonite Church where he has served on the board of deacons. He and his wife, Sarah, have two sons and reside in rural Bluffton.

Todd Mason, president and CEO of First National Bank said, "Jared is a great addition to the board. His background and experience will add strength and a unique perspective to the future of the bank."

Amy Searfoss

Searfoss has over 19 years of banking experience, and has been with First National Bank since 2004. She is a 2010 graduate of the OBL Bank Management School sponsored by the Ohio Bankers League and has taken several financial courses throughout her career.

She and her husband, Rob, have three children and live in Miller City. Searfoss is active in several organizations in the community. "I am excited and looking forward to helping both the local Pandora community and Putnam County with their financial needs," she said.

First National Bank

First National Bank, founded in 1919, has offices in Pandora, Bluffton, and Findlay. Other First National Bank board members are Donald Dreisbach, Charles Niswander, David Rodabaugh, Martin Terry, Pete Suter and Todd Mason.

The bank is based in Pandora, employs approximately 40 people, and is a subsidiary of Pandora Bancshares Inc., a one-bank holding company. First National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. The Bank's website is www.e-fnb.com.