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First Entertainment Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work® Certification for Fourth Consecutive Year

Key Highlights:

  • First Entertainment Credit Union has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year
  • Recognition is based entirely on employee feedback regarding workplace culture, trust, and team member experience
  • The credit union continues to invest in employee development, wellness programs, leadership growth, and career advancement opportunities
  • A people first workplace culture helps First Entertainment deliver exceptional financial services to entertainment industry professionals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (June 29, 2026) – First Entertainment Credit Union, the premier financial partner for the entertainment and creative industry, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

The prestigious certification is based entirely on employee feedback and recognizes organizations that cultivate high levels of workplace satisfaction. For First Entertainment, the recognition reflects its ongoing investment in employee well-being, professional development, and a collaborative culture that aligns with the creative community it serves.

Headquartered in Hollywood and serving nearly 90,000 members across the entertainment industry, First Entertainment understands that exceptional member experiences begin with an exceptional employee experience. The credit union continues to prioritize programs and initiatives that support career growth, leadership development, wellness, and team member engagement.

“Earning Great Place to Work® certification for the fourth consecutive year is meaningful because it reflects the voice of our people,” said Janet Gaspard, First Entertainment Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. “At First Entertainment, we’ve been intentional about building a high-trust, high-performance culture where expectations are clear; growth is supported, and leaders are accountable. When our team members are engaged and empowered, they bring their best to our members, and that’s what drives sustained performance and service excellence.”

The certification reinforces First Entertainment’s belief that culture is a business driver, not a program. Through focused leadership development, ongoing listening, and targeted investments in employee growth and well-being, the organization continues to evolve in its workplace in ways that strengthen both employee engagement and organizational performance.

“This recognition reflects the standard we hold ourselves to,” Gaspard added. “We’re continuously listening, calibrating, and evolving how we support our team, so we can deliver consistently at the highest level for the community we serve.”

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 seven branches in Los Angeles County – including the Warner Bros., Sony, and Paramount studio lot locations – and manages $2 billion in assets with over 200 team members. 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.