FNB News & Community

FNB in the Community    

United Way Days of Caring Each year FNB staff spends a week volunteering at various locations in Hancock and Allen County as part of the United Way's Days of Caring. Each year groups go out into the community to lend a helping hand on tasks needing completed for local organizations. Pictured are Todd Mason, Melissa Johnston, Heather Taviano, Amy Groves, and Ben Moser installing mulch at Riverdale School.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of Putnam County holds their annual Bowl for Kids Sake each year. Teams from FNB Pandora and FNB Ottawa compete for the Battle of the Banks each year.

FNB Holds Farmer Appreciation Breakfast First National Bank holds an annual Farmer Appreciation Breakfast.  This year our speaker was W. Bruce Clevenger, an Associate Professor and Field Specialist in Farm Management through the Farm Office at The Ohio State University. Bruce spoke about farm economics.

Community Golf Outings Throughout the year our team members love getting out of the office to support local organizations' golf outings. Our staff will support the fundraiser by golfing, passing out promotional items, and volunteering in whatever way the organization needs. Kristen Mullins, Courtney Geus, Sarah Klausing, and Kendra Kuhlman are pictured here at the YMCA Black Swamp Golf Outing in Findlay.

PG Food Tent at Putnam County Fair Each June the FNB team volunteers at the Pandora-Gilboa Food Tent at the Putnam County Fair. Proceeds from the food tent benefit the school boosters. Pictured are Ben Moser and Evan Lyle. Make sure to support the Pandora-Gilboa Food Tent at the fair each year. Not only is the food great, but you might see someone you recognize!

FNB in the News

First National Bank Promotes Klausing

February 2025

First National Bank is pleased to announce Sarah Klausing’s promotion to Senior Branch Manager. Klausing will continue to oversee the Ottawa branch, as well as supervise the branch manager team. In her new role, Sarah will provide enhanced support to branch managers, focusing on staffing, procedures, training, facility maintenance, and achieving branch goals. Read the full press release here.

McDonald Joins Pandora Branch

January 2025

First National Bank is proud to announce the appointment of Heather McDonald as the new Branch Manager of the Pandora location. McDonald brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to customer service and operational excellence to the role. McDonald will oversee daily branch operations at the Pandora branch and be responsible for establishing and expanding customer relationships for First National Bank in Pandora and its surrounding areas. Read the full press release here. 

OBL Announces Todd Mason, 2024 Banker of the Year

November 2024

The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) recently announced Todd Mason, CEO of First National Bank of Pandora, as the 2024 Banker of the Year. This award celebrates an exceptional banking professional who has set a high standard for leadership, mentorship, and community service, making a profound impact within the financial industry and beyond. Read the full press release here.

First National Bank Promotes Moser

September 2024

First National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Moser to the position of Senior Commercial Lender. With over 4 years of dedicated service at the bank, Ben has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to supporting local businesses and economic growth in our communities. In his new role, Ben will oversee the Bank's commercial lending team and he is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships with the bank in Pandora, Bluffton, and Ottawa. Read the full press release here.