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First National Financial Corporation Announces Planned Retirement of President and CEO Jason Ellis
First National Financial Corporation ("First National" or the "Company"), Canada's largest non-bank mortgage finance company, announced today that Jason Ellis, President and Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire by the end of 2026, following more than 22 years with the Company.
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