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First Entertainment Credit Union Announces Two New Senior Leaders

First Entertainment Credit Union announces two new promotions to its senior leadership team consisting of the Vice President of Member Experience and Vice President of Enterprise Technology & Data. These promotions place an emphasis on improving the member experience while aiding the credit union with its new strategic initiatives.

“First Entertainment continues to be one of the best places to work in America,” said Stephen Owen, President and CEO of First Entertainment Credit Union. “These two promotions build on our legacy of nurturing and retaining existing talent by encouraging creativity and fostering innovation when it comes to enhancing the member experience. I am confident these two new promotions will help create an even better experience for all our members as well as for our team.”

Lisa Rauda-Cook, Vice President of Member Experience Center

An effective manager with a background in strategic planning and analysis, Lisa Rauda-Cook will oversee the credit union’s contact center operations, service and sales activities. Rauda-Cook has been instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and providing innovative solutions for First Entertainment for the past 10 years.

Paul Partida, Vice President of Enterprise Technology & Data

Paul Partida will become First Entertainment’s Vice President of Enterprise Technology & Data. He will be responsible for leading the credit union’s software development and business intelligence teams. Partida will also lead the core data architecture and integration processes for First Entertainment as well as implement technology decisions for the credit union’s corporate projects and initiatives.

About First Entertainment Credit Union

Since 1967, First Entertainment Credit Union has served creators in the entertainment industry. Headquartered in Hollywood, Calif., First Entertainment provides banking and financial services through its 8 branches in Los Angeles County – including the Warner Bros., Sony, and Paramount studio locations – and manages $2 billion in assets with a team of more than 230 employees. First Entertainment provides financial solutions to nearly 90,000 members through accessible 24/7 digital banking, unique entertainment-industry financial products, services, and ATMs. Visit FirstEnt.org.

About First Entertainment

Since 1967, First Entertainment Credit Union has served creators in the entertainment industry. Headquartered in Hollywood, Calif., First Entertainment provides banking and financial services through its 8 branches in Los Angeles County – including the Warner Bros., Sony, and Paramount studio locations – and manages $2 billion in assets with a team of more than 200 employees. First Entertainment provides financial solutions to nearly 90,000 members through accessible 24/7 digital banking, unique entertainment-industry financial products, services, and ATMs. Visit FirstEnt.org.