First Fed Bank (“First Fed”), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB), named Jennifer Gribble as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 31, 2026. Gribble is a seasoned global human resources executive with decades of experience serving on executive leadership teams and as a trusted advisor to boards, shaping strategy, culture and workforce initiatives across seven industries and six continents.
“First Fed has always been a community builder and a business builder, and now we’re building a different type of bank,” said Curt Queyrouze, First Fed President and CEO. “Jennifer’s unique skill is turning talent into a strategic asset and transforming organizations into people-first institutions that deliver value to their customers, employees and shareholders.”
Gribble joins First Fed from Ideal Image, one of North America’s leading aesthetics and wellness businesses where, as Chief People Officer, she led all HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, organizational development and compensation and benefits. Earlier, she held executive and leadership roles at companies like Amazon, Comcast, DuPont Pioneer and Principal Financial Group.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to companies on a future-forward trajectory, and First Fed absolutely fits that mold,” said Gribble. “I’m thrilled to join a company with more than 100 years of history in Northwest Washington as a rock-solid foundation and a leadership team committed to modernizing operations to meet a changing world.”
Gribble has a proven track record of aligning people programs with business strategy, driving organizational health and building high-performing, inclusive cultures that empower employees to thrive. Throughout her career, Gribble has led large-scale organizational transformations, designed and implemented enterprise-wide talent strategies, and advanced programs in employee engagement, leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Gribble is a SPHR-certified human resources professional and holds an MBA in International Business from the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, a M.S. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Illinois State University and a B.S. from Bradley University.
“Jennifer is the right person at the right time to join First Fed as we build a modern, forward-thinking financial services company that remains a trusted partner for all of our communities,” concluded Queyrouze. “Her vision, insight, and leadership will play a critical role in shaping the future of the bank and empowering our team members to thrive.”
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