First BanCorp. announced effective October 15, 2021, the company appointed Mr. Said Ortiz, the company's Controller and Senior Vice President, to serve as the company's Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Orlando Berges the company's Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President served as the Chief Accounting Officer on an interim basis since February 25, 2020. Mr. Ortiz has over fourteen years of experience in the field of public accounting. His trajectory in the Corporation began as Assistant Controller, managing several groups in the Controller Department.