First Federal Savings

It was a scorcher out there, but that didn’t stop the First Fed team from showing up at the Granville 4th of July Parade! We handed out popsicles and mini fans to help everyone cool off while we celebrated together.

Stay hydrated, stay cool, and Happy 4th of July from all of us at First Federal!

All First Federal offices will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. Have a safe holiday!

All First Federal offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal business hours (9am-12pm) on Saturday, June 20th.

Sally here (again)! 👋 I'm not a big social media person, but I felt so strongly about the latest Acquired Podcast episode on Vanguard that I had to share it. (Yes, *that* Vanguard.)

So much of it resonated with me because Vanguard, like First Federal, is a mutual — we're owned by our customers, not shareholders. Ben and David do a great job digging into what that really means.

I don't think we talk about this enough, but our mutual structure is brilliant. It lets us plan for the long-term instead of chasing quarterly earnings, and it keeps us focused on you — our customers, our neighbors, our local nonprofits, our community, and our employees.

If I could thank my great grandfather, Everett D. Reese (our founder!), for one thing, it would be setting us up as a mutual. What a gift he gave us and Licking County. 🧡

P.S. — If you don't listen to Acquired yet, give it a try. I'd start with the Starbucks or Costco episodes. Amazing stories!

The future of banking is bright, and we got to meet some of them this week!

First Federal is proud to be part of the OBL Summer Banking Institute, a one-week immersive bootcamp that pairs college student interns with banks across Ohio. Before their internships begin, students dive deep into banking skills, leadership, and what it really means to serve a community.

Our President & CEO Sally Heckman had the chance to spend time with this year’s interns, sharing her passion for banking and the kind of leadership that makes a difference. It was an inspiring reminder of why we do what we do.

Welcome to the industry, future bankers. We’re cheering you on!

We’re thrilled to announce that Joyce Hawk has been promoted to Branch Manager of our North 21st Street location!

In just over two years with First Federal, Joyce has made a remarkable impact, bringing more than a decade of leadership experience to her role and earning the trust of both her teammates and the customers who count on her every day.

Her willingness to go above and beyond, step up for others, and lead with genuine care reflects exactly the kind of culture we work hard to build here.

Joyce, we couldn’t be more confident in you for this next chapter. Congratulations, it’s well deserved!