CALIFORNIA - News from Oct. 2, 1985

Robert E. Lackovic, executive vice president-marketing for San Francisco-based First Nationwide Savings, has been named president, following the resignation of William F. Ford. Ford, who was also the firm’s chief operating officer, resigned to work as an economic and financial writer and consultant.

Lackovic will also assume the responsibility of president of First Nationwide Network, a franchise program for independent savings institutions. In addition, John L. Carr, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, was appointed to the newly created position of vice chairman.