First National Bank Alaska's Board of Directors announced Kristi Schoenleber's appointment as Trust Officer, joining Shannon Smith, Operations Manager, as recent additions to the bank's Investment Management and Trust Services Department. Prior to joining the bank, Schoenleber was a licensed Financial Consultant at the country's third large bank, working with corporations, tribal governments, and high-net-worth clients. Most recently, she was an analyst for an international bank with a focus on large corporate clients, foreign currency, and wealth management. As Trust Officer, Schoenleber will help customers develop and grow their wealth and estate plans. Shannon Smith's path to the department's Operations Manager position led through First National's Audit Department. She worked as an internal auditor with experience in trust operations. In her new role, Smith will serve as an additional resource for customers, in addition to their primary relationship officer. She will focus on ensuring a high level of efficiency and accuracy within the workgroup.