First Northwest (NASDAQ: FNWB) COO Geraldine Bullard plans exit role

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First Northwest Bancorp announced that Geraldine L. Bullard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its subsidiary First Fed Bank, will resign effective February 4, 2026 to pursue other opportunities. She has been a key leader since joining on January 30, 2020, including serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer during her tenure.

The company states that her decision to resign is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices, and there are no special arrangements, understandings, compensatory, or severance agreements connected to her departure. The company expressed appreciation for her dedicated service and leadership at First Fed.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2026

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington	001-36741	46-1259100
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

105 West 8th Street, Port Angeles, Washington	98362
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (360) 457-0461

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:	Trading Symbol(s):	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	FNWB	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

First Northwest Bancorp (“First Northwest”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Fed Bank (“First Fed” and, together with First Northwest, the “Company”), announced that Geraldine L. Bullard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Fed, has informed the Company of her decision to resign effective February 4, 2026, to pursue other opportunities.

Ms. Bullard was a named executive officer in the Company’s most recent proxy statement filed on April 8, 2025. Her decision to resign did not result from any disagreement with the Company or First Fed on any matter relating to their operations, policies, or practices. She joined the Company on January 30, 2020, and during her tenure served as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in addition to her current role.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Bullard and any other person pursuant to which she resigned, and there are no compensatory or severance agreements entered into in connection with her resignation.

The Company thanks Ms. Bullard for her dedicated service and leadership during her time at First Fed.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP
Date:	January 8, 2026		/s/Curt Queyrouze
			Curt Queyrouze President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What executive change did First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB) disclose?

First Northwest Bancorp reported that Geraldine L. Bullard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Fed Bank, will resign effective February 4, 2026.

Why is FNWB executive Geraldine Bullard resigning?

The company states that Geraldine L. Bullard is resigning to pursue other opportunities, and that her decision did not result from any disagreement with the company or First Fed.

Did FNWB report any disagreement or conflict related to Bullard’s resignation?

No. First Northwest Bancorp indicates that Ms. Bullard’s decision to resign did not result from any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices with the company or First Fed.

Will Geraldine Bullard receive severance or special compensation from FNWB?

The company reports there are no compensatory or severance agreements entered into in connection with Ms. Bullard’s resignation and no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which she resigned.

What roles has Geraldine Bullard held at First Northwest Bancorp and First Fed?

Since joining on January 30, 2020, Ms. Bullard has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Fed and previously as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Was Geraldine Bullard a named executive officer of FNWB?

Yes. The company notes that Ms. Bullard was a named executive officer in its most recent proxy statement filed on April 8, 2025.