Veteran Commercial Banker, Colin Murphy, Joins WaFd Bank as Regional President of Northern Oregon

Core Insights - WaFd, Inc. has appointed Colin Murphy as the Regional President for Northern Oregon, focusing on commercial and retail banking strategies [1][2] - Murphy brings over 22 years of banking experience, with more than 15 years in commercial banking, previously leading a team at BMO/Bank of the West [1][2] - His leadership style emphasizes relationship management, market growth, and team empowerment in competitive environments [1][2] Company Overview - WaFd, Inc. is the parent company of WaFd Bank, a federally insured commercial bank operating in multiple states including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and California [4] - Established in 1917, WaFd Bank offers a range of services including consumer and commercial deposit accounts, financing for small to middle-market businesses, commercial and residential real estate, and insurance products [4]