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First Entertainment Credit Union appoints CEO, president

April 22, 2022

First Entertainment Credit Union, a union for the entertainment industry, has appointed Stephen Owen as its president and CEO effective May 9. Prior to joining First Entertainment, he has held executive positions at First Tech Federal Credit Union, Bank of America and OnPoint Community Credit Union.

"We found the right leader in Stephen Owen after an extensive search with many very qualified candidates," Howard Welinsky, chair of the board of directors at First Entertainment Credit Union, said in the release. "Stephen stood out amongst the best. He has a proven track record of financial expertise and experience in retail banking, and embraces the credit union 'people helping people' philosophy. With his passion for enhancing the member experience, we will be able to continue to grow and promote financial wellness to our creative community. We look forward to many successful years with Stephen leading the credit union."

First Entertainment Credit Union has more than $2 billion in assets.