First Fed Bank names Chris Walsh as Chief Banking Officer

First Fed Bank, a subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB), has appointed Chris Walsh as Chief Banking Officer, according to a company statement. Walsh will oversee all of First Fed's banking functions.

Walsh brings more than 40 years of banking experience to the role. His career includes serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Partners Bank of California and Sunwest Bank, as well as Chief Banking Officer positions at Vineyard Bank and Commercial Capital Bank.

"Chris is the kind of leader who combines deep banking expertise with a genuine commitment to people," said Curt Queyrouze, First Fed's President and CEO. "Chris has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to develop strong teams, build meaningful relationships and lead organizations through growth and change while staying grounded in community banking principles."

"Throughout my career, I've been drawn to organizations that understand banking is ultimately about people and relationships," Walsh said. "I'm excited to join an organization that shares the values of the communities it serves."

Walsh holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has also held leadership roles at Mission Hospital Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, and the YMCA.

Walsh is the second executive hire at First Fed in 2026. Jennifer Gribble was named Chief People Officer on March 31. First Fed operates 15 locations in Washington state, including 11 full-service branches, and has served customers since 1923.

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