Louise A. Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Northern Bank and First Northern Community Bancorp has announced the appointment of Barbara A. Hayes to both the Bank and Bancorp's Boards of Directors effective February 1, 2016. She will also serve on First Northern Bank's Audit Committee. Ms. Hayes fills the seat left vacant from Diane Hamlyn's retirement in November 2015 after 31 years of service.

Most recently, Ms. Hayes served as President & CEO of the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) from 2000 to 2015.