First American Financial Corp.: The Santa Ana...

First American Financial Corp.: The Santa Ana company on Monday selected Jerald P. Lewis as president and chief executive officer of its subsidiary, First American Trust Co. Thomas C. Casey, who served as president of First American Trust since 1992, became vice chairman. Charles A. Potter, chairman and former chief executive officer, will remain as chairman of the board.

Lewis, 56, worked at San Diego Trust & Savings Bank since 1959. For the past 19 years there, he held the position of senior vice president and trust services group manager.

First American Trust has offices in Santa Ana, Newport Beach and Laguna Hills.