About Us
First Federal was founded in 1922 to provide a secure, locally-owned financial institution for Yamhill County residents...a place to build savings and borrow money to purchase a home. This initial philosophy continues to guide our decision-making and strengthen our dedication to our customers and our community. When you bank with us, your money is invested here and stays here, working for and giving back to the community where you live.History
| 1922 | Founded as the American Savings and Loan Corporation in McMinnville, Oregon |
| 1935 | Applied for federalization with the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation |
| 1936 | Charter was granted and the name was changed to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of McMinnville |
| 1972 | Newberg branch established |
| 1974 | New Home Office building built in McMinnville, Oregon |
| 1978 | Sheridan branch established |
| 1980 | Amity and Carlton branches established |
| 2001 | Baker Creek Branch established in McMinnville |
| 2006 | Friendsview branch established in Newberg's Friendsview Retirement Community |
| 2008 | Hillside branch established in McMinnville's Hillside Retirement Community |
Mission Statement
Board of Directors
Douglas Hurl, Chairman of the Board
Scott Chambers
Ron Davison
Michael Keyes
Tony Meeker
Vincent Mekkers
Marshall "Rocky" Wade
Julie Want
Harold Washington
Officers
Marshall "Rocky" Wade
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jon Johnson
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President,
Corporate Secretary
Jim Schlotfeldt
VP and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Treasurer
Eric Gerhart
VP and Chief Credit Officer
René Bittle
VP and Chief Savings Officer, Branch Coordinator
Jill Faughender
VP and Human Resources Director
Matthew Zoch
VP and Chief Information Officer
Walter Stahlnecker
VP and Information Services Manager
Ken Maahs
VP and Commerical Real Estate Officer
Judy Rutschman
AVP and BSA/OFAC/Deposit Compliance/S.A.F.E. Act Officer
Kathy Sticka
AVP and Residential Underwriter, Loan
Compliance Officer and Technical Support Manager
Pam Anderson
AVP and Residential Underwriter, Community Reinvestment Act Officer
