LCNB Corp. announced that effective May 31, 2018 it had completed the acquisition of Columbus First Bancorp Inc. As part of the merger, John Smiley, the former President and Chief Lending Officer of Columbus First and Columbus First Bank, has joined LCNB as Executive Vice President and Columbus Market President. In addition, Rhett Huddle, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Columbus First and Columbus First Bank has been named a director of both LCNB and LCNB National Bank. An additional director from Columbus First will be added to the LCNB and LCNB National Bank boards at a later date.