AwardJul 29, 2026, 01:36 PM
First Northwest Bancorp Board Chair Named Director of the Year
AI Summary
First Northwest Bancorp announced that its Board Chair, Cindy Hill Finnie, has been recognized as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal's 2026 Directors of the Year. Finnie, who has served on the board since 2012 and as chair since 2022, was honored for her outstanding leadership during a period of significant transformation for First Fed Bank. Her contributions include overseeing executive succession, strategic expansion, and strengthening governance practices.
Key Highlights
- Cindy Hill Finnie, First Northwest Bancorp Board Chair, named a 2026 Director of the Year.
- Recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal in its 10th annual awards program.
- Finnie has served on the board since 2012 and chaired since 2022, the first woman to do so.
- Oversaw significant transformation including executive leadership succession and strategic expansion.
- Led an independent board responsible for governance, risk oversight, and long-term strategy.
- Played a central role in guiding the board through the search for CEO Curt Queyrouze in 2025.
- Also a director of the First Fed Foundation, which awarded over $7 million since 2015.
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