First Federal Bank, based in Port Angeles, hired Michele Deo to be the new Assistant Vice President/Project Manager. She will be in charge of project initiatives to include new products, conversions/integrations of new systems, and other projects, according to the press release.

“We are very pleased to welcome Michele to the community and to First Federal. We’ve recognized our need for someone with her program and project management expertise, and she will be an integral part of our continued success and growth,” said Jeff Davis, executive vice president and chief operations officer.

She earned a bachelor’s of science degree in computer science from DeVry University, and a master’s degree in both business management and technology management from the University of Phoenix.