First Federal Lakewood
Chalana W. has extensive experience in community development and relationship management within the banking sector. As the Senior Vice President and Chief Community Development Officer at First Federal Lakewood since October 2012, Chalana W. has been instrumental in fostering connections with community organizations to align the bank's services with community needs. Prior to this role, Chalana W. served as a Business Development Officer at Third Federal from September 2001 to October 2012, focusing on building partnerships with city officials, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to enhance market share in Northeast Ohio.
First Federal Lakewood
We’re proud to have been a constant and reliable presence in Northeast Ohio for 80+ years. With 18 full-service branches and assets nearing two billion dollars, First Federal Lakewood is the largest, independent, depositor-owned bank in Ohio. We’re unique in that we’ve always considered our customers, employees, local businesses and the wellbeing of the community in our decisions--not shareholders. When you choose First Federal Lakewood as your banking institution or employer, you’re choosing to join people just like you who believe in their community and are committed to helping it thrive. Our uniqueness is in our friendly, neighborhood banking experience, which also makes for a pretty great work environment. Our bank colleagues are important given that we specialize in serving our neighbors and businesses who stimulate the economic vitality of the communities where we live and work. We work every day to provide individuals and business with checking and savings options, mortgage lending, investment services, and much more. Each and every colleague plays a role in our success, and our communities’ success. That’s something to be proud of. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.