First National Corporation announced that Norman C. (Butch) Smiley, III has joined the Bank as regional president of the newly formed South Region following the Bank's acquisition of six branches from Bank of America. Butch most recently served as the President & CEO of Community Bank in Staunton, prior to being acquired in 2013. Butch will be working at the company's newly established Staunton Regional Headquarters, which will be undergoing renovations over the next several months.

The company also recruited Paul K. Martin, senior vice president/market executive. Prior to joining First Bank, Paul has served in various leadership and business development roles, most recently serving as the SVP and senior relationship manager at a local community bank in the Staunton market. Paul will also be working at the Staunton Regional Headquarters.

First Bank announced the promotion of Jeffrey R. (Jeff) Smith to senior vice president/market executive. Jeff joined the company in September 2014 and has demonstrated exceptional market knowledge and leadership. Jeff is primarily responsible for developing the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County markets.

He will continue to work in the Harrisonburg Loan Production Office.