Johanna Bartee Appointed to Boards of First Fed and First Northwest Bancorp
First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) and its subsidiary First Fed Bank have announced the appointment of Johanna Bartee to their Board of Directors. Bartee, currently serving as Executive Director of JST Capital, a Native Community Development Financial Institution in Sequim, WA, brings extensive experience in banking, finance, and economic development.
Her background includes roles in institutional banking, investment banking, and business development at financial firms in New York and Southern California. Prior to founding JST Capital in 2018, she managed DOD contractor projects in Hawaii and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. Bartee actively serves on the Clallam County Opportunity Fund Board and Port Angeles Waterfront District Board.
First Fed Bank, founded in 1923, operates 18 locations in Washington state, including 12 full-service branches. The bank has recently received recognition as a Best Workplace and top Corporate Philanthropist by Puget Sound Business Journal, along with local awards for Best Bank and Best Lender in Clallam County.
First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) e la sua filiale First Fed Bank hanno annunciato la nomina di Johanna Bartee nel loro Consiglio di Amministrazione. Bartee, attualmente Direttore Esecutivo di JST Capital, un'istituzione finanziaria per lo sviluppo della comunità nativa a Sequim, WA, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nel settore bancario, finanziario e nello sviluppo economico.
Il suo background include ruoli nella banca istituzionale, nella banca d'investimento e nello sviluppo commerciale presso aziende finanziarie a New York e nel sud della California. Prima di fondare JST Capital nel 2018, ha gestito progetti per appaltatori del DOD alle Hawaii e possiede un MBA della Columbia Business School. Bartee è attivamente coinvolta nel Consiglio del Clallam County Opportunity Fund e nel Consiglio del Port Angeles Waterfront District.
First Fed Bank, fondata nel 1923, opera in 18 sedi nello stato di Washington, comprese 12 filiali a servizio completo. La banca ha recentemente ricevuto riconoscimenti come Miglior Luogo di Lavoro e miglior Filantropo Aziendale dal Puget Sound Business Journal, insieme a premi locali per Miglior Banca e Miglior Finanziatore nella Contea di Clallam.
First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) y su filial First Fed Bank han anunciado el nombramiento de Johanna Bartee en su Junta Directiva. Bartee, que actualmente se desempeña como Directora Ejecutiva de JST Capital, una Institución Financiera de Desarrollo Comunitario Nativo en Sequim, WA, aporta una amplia experiencia en banca, finanzas y desarrollo económico.
Su trayectoria incluye roles en banca institucional, banca de inversión y desarrollo empresarial en firmas financieras en Nueva York y el sur de California. Antes de fundar JST Capital en 2018, gestionó proyectos de contratistas del DOD en Hawái y posee un MBA de la Columbia Business School. Bartee sirve activamente en la Junta del Clallam County Opportunity Fund y en la Junta del Port Angeles Waterfront District.
First Fed Bank, fundada en 1923, opera 18 ubicaciones en el estado de Washington, incluidas 12 sucursales de servicio completo. Recientemente, el banco ha sido reconocido como el Mejor Lugar para Trabajar y el Mejor Filántropo Corporativo por el Puget Sound Business Journal, junto con premios locales por Mejor Banco y Mejor Prestamista en el Condado de Clallam.
퍼스트 노스웨스트 뱅코프 (NASDAQ: FNWB)와 그 자회사인 퍼스트 펫 뱅크는 조한나 바르티를 이사회에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 바르티는 현재 워싱턴주 시퀼름에 있는 원주민 커뮤니티 개발 금융 기관인 JST 캐피탈의 전무이사로 재직하며, 은행업, 금융 및 경제 개발 분야에서 광범위한 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
그녀의 경력은 뉴욕과 남부 캘리포니아의 금융 회사에서 기관은행, 투자은행 및 비즈니스 개발 분야의 역할을 포함합니다. 2018년 JST 캐피탈을 설립하기 전에 그녀는 하와이에서 DOD 계약자 프로젝트를 관리했으며, 콜롬비아 비즈니스 스쿨에서 MBA를 취득했습니다. 바르티는 클랠람 카운티 기회 기금 이사회와 포트 앤젤레스 워터프론트 지구 이사회에서 적극적으로 활동하고 있습니다.
퍼스트 펫 뱅크는 1923년에 설립되었으며, 워싱턴주에 18개의 지점을 운영하고 있으며, 그 중 12개는 종합 서비스 지점입니다. 이 은행은 최근 퓨젯 사운드 비즈니스 저널로부터 최고의 근무지 및 최고의 기업 자선가로 인정받았으며, 클랠람 카운티에서 최고의 은행 및 최고의 대출자로 지역 상도 수상했습니다.
First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) et sa filiale First Fed Bank ont annoncé la nomination de Johanna Bartee au sein de leur Conseil d'Administration. Bartee, actuellement Directrice Exécutive de JST Capital, une Institution Financière de Développement Communautaire Autochtone à Sequim, WA, apporte une vaste expérience dans les domaines de la banque, des finances et du développement économique.
Son parcours inclut des rôles dans la banque institutionnelle, la banque d'investissement et le développement commercial au sein d'entreprises financières à New York et dans le sud de la Californie. Avant de fonder JST Capital en 2018, elle a géré des projets de contractants du DOD à Hawaï et détient un MBA de la Columbia Business School. Bartee est également active au sein du Conseil du Clallam County Opportunity Fund et du Conseil du Port Angeles Waterfront District.
First Fed Bank, fondée en 1923, opère 18 emplacements dans l'État de Washington, y compris 12 agences à service complet. La banque a récemment été reconnue comme le Meilleur Lieu de Travail et le Meilleur Philanthrope d'Entreprise par le Puget Sound Business Journal, ainsi que des prix locaux pour la Meilleure Banque et le Meilleur Prêteur dans le Comté de Clallam.
First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) und ihre Tochtergesellschaft First Fed Bank haben die Ernennung von Johanna Bartee in ihren Vorstand bekannt gegeben. Bartee, die derzeit als Geschäftsführerin von JST Capital, einer Finanzinstitution für die Entwicklung von einheimischen Gemeinschaften in Sequim, WA, tätig ist, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Bankwesen, Finanzen und wirtschaftliche Entwicklung mit.
Ihr Hintergrund umfasst Positionen im institutionellen Bankwesen, Investmentbanking und in der Geschäftsentwicklung bei Finanzunternehmen in New York und Südkalifornien. Bevor sie 2018 JST Capital gründete, leitete sie DOD-Auftragsprojekte in Hawaii und hat einen MBA von der Columbia Business School. Bartee ist aktiv im Vorstand des Clallam County Opportunity Fund und im Vorstand des Port Angeles Waterfront District tätig.
First Fed Bank, die 1923 gegründet wurde, betreibt 18 Standorte im Bundesstaat Washington, darunter 12 Vollservice-Filialen. Die Bank wurde kürzlich vom Puget Sound Business Journal als bester Arbeitsplatz und bester Unternehmensphilanthrop ausgezeichnet, sowie mit lokalen Auszeichnungen für die beste Bank und den besten Kreditgeber im Clallam County.
- Board strengthened with addition of experienced banking and finance executive
- Strong regional presence with 18 locations in Washington state
- Recent recognition as Best Workplace and top Corporate Philanthropist
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PORT ANGELES, Wash., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) and its subsidiary First Fed Bank are pleased to announce the appointment of Johanna Bartee to the Board of Directors for both companies.
Ms. Bartee brings extensive experience in banking, finance, and economic development, along with a strong commitment to community-driven initiatives across the North Olympic Peninsula.
“We are thrilled to welcome Johanna to our Board of Directors,” said Matt Deines, President and CEO of First Fed Bank and FNWB. “Her expertise in finance and community development will be invaluable as we continue to serve our customers and communities.”
Ms. Bartee is the Executive Director of JST Capital, a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Sequim, WA, dedicated to supporting underserved communities. Before founding JST Capital in 2018, she built a successful career in finance, working in institutional banking, investment banking, and business development roles at leading financial firms in New York and Southern California. Prior to completing an MBA at Columbia Business School, she managed large-scale communications and IT security projects as an Account Manager for a Department of Defense contractor in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Bartee is actively involved in community development. She serves as a Board Director for the Clallam County Opportunity Fund and is a member of the Port Angeles Waterfront District Board, advocating for economic growth and revitalization initiatives.
Ms. Bartee’s appointment reflects First Fed’s commitment to strengthening its leadership with professionals dedicated to fostering economic and social impact.
About FNWB
First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) is a financial holding company engaged in investment activities including the business of its subsidiary, First Fed Bank. First Fed is a Pacific Northwest-based financial institution which has served its customers and communities since 1923. Currently First Fed has 18 locations in Washington state including 12 full-service branches. First Fed’s business and operating strategy is focused on building sustainable earnings by delivering a full array of financial products and services for individuals, small businesses, non-profit organizations and commercial customers. In 2022, First Northwest made an investment in The Meriwether Group, LLC, a boutique investment banking and accelerator firm. Additionally, First Northwest focuses on strategic partnerships to provide modern financial services such as digital payments and marketplace lending. First Northwest Bancorp was incorporated in 2012 and completed its initial public offering in 2015 under the ticker symbol FNWB. First Fed is headquartered in Port Angeles, Washington.
First Fed Bank was recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal as a Best Workplace in 2023 and top Corporate Philanthropist in 2023 and 2024. By popular vote, First Fed received 2024 awards for Best Bank and Best Lender in Best of the Peninsula for Clallam County. First Fed is a Member FDIC and equal housing lender.
| Contact: | Matthew P. Deines President & CEO (360) 457-0461 |
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