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Jonathan Partridge Joins First Entertainment Credit Union as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

First Entertainment Credit Union, the premiere financial partner to creators and workers of the entertainment industry, announces Jonathan Partridge as the credit union’s new Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO). Partridge will be instrumental in further developing the credit union’s business intelligence, digital experience, project management, and information technology (IT).

“First Entertainment is one of the best places to work in America and we’re excited to have Jonathan join our team,” said Stephen Owen, President and CEO of First Entertainment Credit Union. “Jonathan began his professional career working with credit unions and he has more than 25 years of progressive IT and business leadership experience. His unique skillset complements the vision of having the best and brightest minds in banking working at First Entertainment, elevating our teammate and member experience.”

Partridge comes to First Entertainment from Viewpointe where he spent three years as Chief Technology and Strategy Officer.

“I am thrilled to be a part of First Entertainment,” said Partridge. “First Entertainment has a positive and long-standing history with the entertainment community. I am inspired by the organization’s mission in providing digital-first solutions for members, as well as investing in tools to support their financial success. I look forward to providing members and employees the latest technological advances for an outstanding banking experience.”

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.