Heritage Financial Names Bryan D. McDonald President and CEO and Appoints Him to the Board of Directors

Core Points - Heritage Financial Corporation announced the appointment of Bryan D. McDonald as President and CEO, effective July 1, 2024, as part of a succession plan [1][2] - Jeffrey J. Deuel, the previous CEO since 2018, has retired and will serve in an advisory role until March 31, 2027 [2][3] - McDonald has extensive experience in various leadership roles within the bank, including President and Chief Operating Officer from 2021 to 2024 [1] Company Overview - Heritage Financial Corporation is based in Olympia, Washington, and operates Heritage Bank as its sole wholly-owned banking subsidiary [3] - Heritage Bank has a network of 51 banking offices across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and also operates under the Whidbey Island Bank name [3] - The company's stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "HFWA" [3]