First National Financial Corporation (the "Company" or "FNFC") announced that Jason Ellis has been appointed President, effective November 11, 2019. Following a successful transition into the role of Chief Operating Officer in October 2018, Mr. Ellis will now hold the title of President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Ellis will continue to report to Mr. Smith in his dual position. Prior to his appointment as COO, Mr. Ellis was Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Capital Markets. Prior to joining First National in 2004, Mr. Ellis was with the Asset/Liability Management group at Manulife Financial and with RBC Dominion Securities in Toronto and New York where he traded fixed income and interest rate derivatives.