First Northern Community Bancorp (FNRN) appoints Jean-Luc Servat to board, key committees

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Northern Community Bancorp reported a board change, adding a new director to support its banking operations and oversight. On January 22, 2026, the company announced the appointment of Jean-Luc Servat to the Boards of both First Northern Community Bancorp and First Northern Bank, effective February 1, 2026.

Mr. Servat will serve on the Bank’s Asset/Liability, Audit, and Compliance Committees, which oversee key areas such as balance sheet management, financial reporting, and regulatory adherence. This filing is primarily a governance update and does not include financial results or transaction details.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 22, 2026

FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

000-30707

(Commission File Number)

California	68-0450397
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

195 N FIRST STREET

DIXON, California 95620

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(707) 678-3041

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
FNRN		FNRN

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 5.02  DEPARTURE OF DIRECTOR OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

(d)  On January 22, 2026, First Northern Community Bancorp, announced the appointment of Jean-Luc Servat to First Northern Community Bancorp’s and First Northern Bank’s Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2026.  Mr. Servat will be a member of the Bank’s Asset/Liability, Audit, and Compliance Committees.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated January 27, 2026

The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 27, 2026
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 27, 2026

	FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
	By:	/s/ Jeremiah Z. Smith
		Jeremiah Z. Smith
		President/Chief Executive Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 27, 2026
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

FAQ

What board change did FNRN announce in this 8-K?

First Northern Community Bancorp announced the appointment of Jean-Luc Servat to the Boards of both First Northern Community Bancorp and First Northern Bank, effective February 1, 2026.

What committees will Jean-Luc Servat serve on at First Northern Bank (FNRN)?

Jean-Luc Servat will be a member of the Bank’s Asset/Liability, Audit, and Compliance Committees.

When is Jean-Luc Servat’s appointment to FNRN’s board effective?

His appointment to the Boards of First Northern Community Bancorp and First Northern Bank is effective on February 1, 2026.

Does this FNRN 8-K include any major transactions or financial results?

No. The 8-K focuses on the appointment of a new director and committee assignments; it does not provide earnings data or major transaction details.

What exhibit is attached to First Northern Community Bancorp’s 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated January 27, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

Who signed this FNRN 8-K on behalf of the company?

The report was signed by Jeremiah Z. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Northern Community Bancorp.