McMahon Joins First American as CFO

Frank V. McMahon has been named vice chairman and chief financial officer of The First American Corp.Mr. McMahon, currently a managing director with Lehman Brothers Holdings, will join First American on March 31. He will be responsible for First American's financial reporting division, capital markets activities, investor relations, and will oversee the operations of First American Trust and First Security Thrift, the company said. In addition, he is slated to work with other senior management on strategic planning and merger and acquisition activities.