Press Release - October 27, 2008

For immediate release
 
FIRST FEDERAL OF LAKEWOOD PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS
 
LAKEWOOD, Ohio – Oct. 27, 2008 – Federal of Lakewood has made the following personnel announcements.
 
Beth Ann Raum, a Lakewood resident, was appointed designated outside loan originator for First Federal of Lakewood. Prior to joining First Federal, she worked at Geauga Savings Bank, and previously worked in the public relations and marketing industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College.
 
Scott Merdes, a Strongsville resident, was appointed designated outside loan originator for First Federal of Lakewood. He has been in the mortgage industry for 10 years, working as both a mortgage broker and mortgage banker. His specialties are in first time homebuying, FHA and Ohio Bond programs.   He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Toledo.
 
First Federal of Lakewood, with 12 full-service branch locations in Northeast Ohio and First Federal Lending offices in Columbus and Solon, Ohio, has total assets exceeding $1 billion.  Founded in 1935, First Federal of Lakewood is a community savings and loan institution with a deep-rooted tradition of financial strength, stability and integrity.  Visit www.FFL.net for additional information.
 
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