First National Bank & Trust announces the retirement of Chief Executive Officer David Kashian after thirty years of service.
Mr. Kashian began his career at First National Bank & Trust in 1993 as the Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer, a position he held until 2005, when he was selected to be the 9th Bank President and CEO. He served as President until June 2022, when he was succeeded by Russell Kassin, and has continued to serve as Chairman and CEO through May 2023.
Mr. Kashian’s tenure as the CEO is the third longest in the organization’s 136-year history. Under his leadership First National Bank & Trust expanded its market area into Menominee, Iron, and Marquette counties, growing total assets under management from $302 million to $816 million.
Prior to joining First National Bank & Trust, Mr. Kashian had an extensive career in the financial services industry. In 1985 he joined First of America Bank – Marquette as a Management Trainee and Retail Loan Collector, a position he held until 1987. At this time, he joined the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as a National Bank Examiner, serving until 1993, when he started his career at First National Bank & Trust.
Mr. Kashian is a 1985 graduate of Northern Michigan University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He is also a 1996 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
David has played an active role in the community, serving on the Boards for Breitung Township Schools, Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools, The Michigan Bankers Association, Dickinson Industrial Development Corporation, Operation Action UP, Dickinson Area Community Foundation, Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance, Dickinson Area Partnership, and the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce.
“As my wife Ann and I move into the next phase of our lives, I am confident that First National Bank & Trust is positioned for continued success with outstanding employees, the next generation of senior management, and an engaged Directorate,” said Kashian. “I would like to offer my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our employees; it was their hard work and dedication that allowed us to achieve so much. I also want to thank our customers, the Board of Directors and our Shareholders for the support and loyalty they have shown throughout my time with the Bank. I look forward to remaining part of the accomplishments of the Bank and its management team as a member of the Board of Directors.”