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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.

Senior Management

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Stephen Owen

President, Chief Executive Officer
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Jonathan Partridge

EVP, Chief Strategy Officer
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Addie Allison

SVP, Chief Experience Officer
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Janet Gaspard

SVP, Chief People Officer
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Molly Holcomb

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
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Jennifer Jordan

SVP, Chief Risk Officer/General Counsel
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Ken Kramer

SVP, Chief Financial Officer
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Irina Abramova

VP, Information Technology
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Daniel Arita

VP, Strategy
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Rami Borsheh

VP, Consumer Lending & Resolutions
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Lisa Rauda-Cook

VP, Member Experience Center
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Larry Grager

VP, Finance
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Shannon Leitch

VP, Commercial Lending
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Paul Partida

VP, Enterprise Technology & Data
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Kyle Reuter

VP, Marketing & Business Development

Board of Directors

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Patrick Walters

Chair
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Stephen Raynes

Vice Chair
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Irwin Jacobson

Treasurer
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Laura Valan

Secretary
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Gari Ann Douglass

Director
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Michael Edwards

Director
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James Herr

Director
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Sakae Manning

Director
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Jeff Mirkin

Director
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Ted Schilowitz

Director
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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

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Mitch Nedick

Supervisory Committee Chair
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Frank Cannata

Committee Member
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Heather Cochran

Committee Member
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Dhiren Patel

Committee Member
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Doug Regan

Committee Member
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Corrie Rothbart

Committee Member
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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.

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Elena Campbell-Martínez

Chair
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Preston Kevin Lewis

Vice Chair
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Mark Newton

Secretary
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Charles Bruen

Member
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Charles “Tad” Marburg

Member
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Alan Saxe

Member