Community Involvement



The Advisory Council brings local business executives together to explore market trends and opportunities. These ‘Network Conversations,' hosted by First Federal Bank, help paint a comprehensive picture of the success factors necessary to meet community and business objectives. The Council cultivates referrals, expands outreach efforts and looks for growth opportunities.


First Federal Nassau County Advisory Council
Steven W. Sell, President, Health Care Managers, Inc.; Melvin Usery, Port Authority Commissioner; Pierre LaPorte, Owner, Courson & Stam LLC; Kathy Wolfla, Controller, Rayonier Corp; the Honorable John Drew, Nassau County Tax Collector; Mike Mickler, FFBF Market Manager; and Kim Sheppard, FFBF Financial Specialist.



First Federal Baker County Advisory Council:
Brandi Volz, Sales Associate, Thomas R. Rhoden Real Estate Agency • Todd Knabb, G&L Developers • Dana Wood, First Federal Macclenny Market Manager • Greg Lyons, Partner, Lyons & Lyons, CPA • Mark Woods, President, Setel Corp • Jeffrey Cox, Finance Director, Baker County Sheriff's Office.



First Federal Mayo Advisory Council:
Jim Hollis, President Lafayette Chamber of Commerce • Carol Lawson, First Federal VP & Commercial Officer • Jody Sullivan, Owner White Oak Dairy, Inc. • Mary Anne McCray, Lafayette County Schools • Wayne Hamlin, Owner Mayo Truss Company • Rod Land, Owner of Land Dairy, Inc.

First Federal was established to invest, lend and support our customers and communities. FFBF has been here for those in need since we opened our doors in 1962. We are a company the community counts on. So we hire people you can count on, people determined to make a difference in their communities.

We are deeply appreciative and proud of the positive effect our company and our employees have had on so many people, businesses and families in the communities we serve. As you will see from our community support, the spirit of volunteerism, philanthropic giving and community betterment is alive and well at First Federal Bank. That spirit is what we are, what we’ve been and what we’ll continue to be. It’s what really matters to us.

First Federal is proud to be an active part of each of our communities

What really matters.

What matters to us are vibrant communities, successful schools, growing businesses and financial security. As corporate citizens we focus on programs that help our local communities. Please click on the following links for more information on FFBF community commitments.

  • Community Sponsorship
  • Community Reinvestment
  • Affordable Housing
  • Education
  • Financial Literacy
  • Cultural Sponsorships and Events