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About First Entertainment

The credit union

for creators.

We Are Banking for Creators

Discover the power of First Entertainment Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution headquartered in Hollywood, CA, that supports creators of entertainment. We pass along profits to our members in the form of competitive rates, lower fees, and tailored financial solutions whether you’re a salaried employee, self-employed, or gig worker.

With over 50 years of experience serving the entertainment industry, we’ve grown to nearly 90,000 members and established partnerships with 400+ businesses and entertainment organizations. Our membership is open to local businesses and anyone who resides, works, attends school, or worships in L.A. County. Once you join, you’re a member for a life! Explore our website to uncover the full range of wonderful benefits we offer.

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Senior Management

Stephen Owen

President, Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Partridge

EVP, Chief Strategy Officer

Addie Allison

SVP, Chief Experience Officer

Janet Gaspard

SVP, Chief People Officer

Jeff Platt

SVP, Chief Information Officer

Ken Kramer

SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Irina Abramova

VP, Information Technology

Daniel Arita

VP, Strategy

Shannon Leitch

VP, Commercial Lending

Paul Partida

VP, Enterprise Technology & Data

Lisa Rauda-Cook

VP, Member Experience Center

Kyle Reuter

VP, Marketing

Board of Directors

Patrick Walters

Chair

Stephen Raynes

Vice Chair

Irwin Jacobson

Treasurer

Laura Valan

Secretary

Elena Campbell-Martínez

Director

Michael Edwards

Director

James Herr

Director

Jeff Mirkin

Director

Sakae Manning

Director

Ted Schilowitz

Director

Howard Welinsky

Director

About Supervisory/Audit Committee

The Supervisory Committee is elected by the members and is comprised of volunteers who are member-owners of the credit union. Its primary function is to serve as the audit committee of the credit union, ensuring that the credit union is soundly managed and that member assets are safeguarded. To fulfill its function, the committee monitors and evaluates the quality of credit union finances, operations, and decisions.

Member Complaints

The vast majority of issues can be resolved efficiently and effectively by the First Entertainment Credit Union staff.

If you are unable to resolve an issue or discrepancy regarding your account through normal channels, you may wish to contact the Supervisory Committee. You may do this by sending a letter to our Supervisory Committee at this address:

Supervisory Committee
First Entertainment Credit Union
P.O. Box 100
Los Angeles, CA 90078-0100

Supervisory/Audit Committee Members

Mitch Nedick

Supervisory Committee Chair

Frank Cannata

Committee Member

Heather Cochran

Committee Member

Dhiren Patel

Committee Member

Doug Regan

Committee Member

Corrie Rothbart

Committee Member

Michiko Shepherd

Committee Member

Media Benefits Corporation Board of Directors

Insurance services offered through Media Benefits Insurance Services CA Lic#0H99393, a DBA for Media Benefits Corp., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Entertainment Credit Union.