Citizens National Bank hires Sprague as mortgage loan originator

BLUFFTON — Citizens National Bank recently hired Tim Sprague as a mortgage loan originator in its Bluffton office to facilitate mortgage, home equity and other retail loan applications.

Sprague previously worked at CNB from 1994 to 2004.

“I have always had an appreciation for CNB for giving me an opportunity to begin and build my career within the mortgage industry,” Sprague said. “I enjoy putting the ‘puzzle’ together for my customers and building trust with personal relationships.”

Sprague is a lifelong Allen County resident and graduate of Northwestern Business College with a degree in higher accounting. He is a graduate of Allen Lima Leadership and a previous business owner. He formerly was involved with local school youth programs as a treasurer and director of youth sports.

“I’m pleased to welcome Tim back to CNB. He has a proven track record in building relationships with his customers, putting them at ease as he walks them through the steps of purchasing a home,” said Bluffton Market President Brandt Miller. “I look forward to seeing him work closely with realtors in the Bluffton, Lima, and Findlay markets.”

With offices in Bluffton, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Findlay, Lima, Springfield, Van Wert and Toledo, Citizens National Bank has assets totaling more than $1 billion and has been serving the communities of west central Ohio since 1920.