First Financial Northwest, Inc. announced the appointment of Gregg DeRitis as the new senior vice president and chief credit officer. Mr. DeRitis' appointment is in connection with Herman L. Robinson's retirement as Senior vice president and Chief Credit Officer on January 5, 2016. Following his retirement as Senior vice president and Chief Credit Officer, Robinson will continue to be employed by the Bank as Credit Administrator until March 31, 2016.

On March 31, 2016, Robinson will resign as Credit Administrator and retire from his employment with the Bank. Robinson has served as the Bank's Senior vice president and Chief Credit Officer since June 2010.