Heritage Financial Corporation Appoints Scott T. Allan to its Board of Directors

Core Insights - Heritage Financial Corporation has appointed Scott T. Allan to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026 [1][2] - Mr. Allan brings a diverse background in engineering, consulting, and consumer brand leadership, which aligns with Heritage's focus on relationship-driven banking [2] - Heritage Bank operates a network of 51 banking offices in Washington and Oregon, and is a full-service commercial bank [4] Company Overview - Heritage Financial Corporation is based in Olympia, Washington, and its stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "HFWA" [4] - Heritage Bank, the sole wholly-owned subsidiary of Heritage Financial, also operates under the name Whidbey Island Bank on Whidbey Island [4] Leadership Background - Scott T. Allan has held various significant roles, including CEO of Hydro Flask and senior vice president at Helen of Troy, and currently serves as a partner at Cascade Growth Partners [2][3] - Allan has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University [3]