Ottawa, OH – Sarah Klausing, AVP, Senior Branch Manager at First National Bank’s Ottawa office, has graduated from the Ohio Bankers League’s (OBL) Bank Management School, a professional development program designed to strengthen the management and leadership skills of banking professionals.

Klausing has been with First National Bank since August 2019, where she has continued to develop her banking expertise and leadership skills while serving customers and supporting FNB staff and the communities FNB calls home.

The program provided participants with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the banking industry, explore current challenges and trends and connect with fellow banking professionals from across Ohio.

“Developing knowledgeable and effective banking leaders is essential to the strength of Ohio’s banking industry and the communities our banks serve,” said Michael Adelman, President and CEO of the Ohio Bankers League. “We congratulate this year’s graduates on their commitment to professional growth and look forward to seeing how they apply what they’ve learned in their institutions and communities.”

Klausing’s completion of the program represents a commitment to continued learning and professional development in the banking industry.

About First National Bank

First National Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pandora Bancshares (PDRB). The Bank was founded in 1919 and is a locally owned community bank with $304 million in assets. The bank has seven branches in Pandora, Bluffton, Lima, Ottawa and Findlay, Ohio. First National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. The Bank’s website is www.e-fnb.com.

About the Ohio Bankers League

The Ohio Bankers League represents approximately 170 FDIC-insured financial institutions across Ohio. Through professional development, advocacy and industry resources, OBL works to support Ohio’s banks and the communities they serve. For more information, visit ohiobankersleague.com.