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Sound Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition
Globenewswire· 2025-09-19 21:15
Core Viewpoint - The Board of Directors of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Wesley Ochs as President, effective October 1, 2025, while Laurie Stewart continues as Chief Executive Officer, reflecting a strategic succession plan to ensure continuity in leadership and the advancement of the Bank's mission [1][2]. Leadership Transition - Wesley Ochs has over 23 years of banking experience, including roles in retail banking, mortgage banking, and commercial lending, and has been the Chief Financial Officer since 2021 [2][3]. - Ochs has focused on enhancing operational efficiencies, financial reporting, and client experience, with recent efforts in asset/liability management and credit loss modeling [3]. - Laurie Stewart, celebrating her 35th anniversary with the organization, has overseen its transformation from a credit union to a state-chartered, FDIC-insured commercial bank and will ensure a smooth transition of the President's duties [4]. Company Overview - Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Sound Community Bank, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with full-service branches in multiple locations [5]. - The Bank is a Fannie Mae Approved Lender and Seller/Servicer, with a loan production office in Seattle [5].
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. Q1 2025 Results
Globenewswire· 2025-04-29 21:35
Core Viewpoint - Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. reported a net income of $1.2 million for Q1 2025, a decrease from $1.9 million in Q4 2024, but an increase from $770 thousand in Q1 2024, alongside a cash dividend declaration of $0.19 per share [1][2][40] Financial Performance - Total assets increased by $75.6 million or 7.6% to $1.07 billion at March 31, 2025, compared to $993.6 million at December 31, 2024, but decreased by $17.5 million or 1.6% from $1.09 billion at March 31, 2024 [6] - Loans held-for-portfolio decreased by $13.9 million or 1.5% to $886.2 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $900.2 million at December 31, 2024, and decreased by $11.7 million or 1.3% from $897.9 million at March 31, 2024 [6][33] - Total deposits increased by $72.5 million or 8.7% to $910.3 million at March 31, 2025, from $837.8 million at December 31, 2024, but decreased by $6.5 million or 0.7% from $916.9 million at March 31, 2024 [7] Income and Expenses - Net interest income decreased by $149 thousand or 1.8% to $8.1 million for Q1 2025, compared to $8.2 million for Q4 2024, but increased by $611 thousand or 8.2% from $7.5 million for Q1 2024 [9] - Total noninterest income decreased by $62 thousand or 5.3% to $1.1 million for Q1 2025, compared to Q4 2024, and was virtually unchanged compared to Q1 2024 [11][24] - Total noninterest expense increased by $856 thousand or 12.1% to $7.9 million for Q1 2025, compared to Q4 2024, and increased by $258 thousand or 3.4% compared to Q1 2024 [11][25] Credit Quality - Total nonperforming loans increased by $2.2 million or 28.9% to $9.7 million at March 31, 2025, from $7.5 million at December 31, 2024, and increased by $600 thousand or 6.6% from $9.1 million at March 31, 2024 [8] - The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans outstanding was 0.95% at March 31, 2025, compared to 0.94% at December 31, 2024, and 0.96% at March 31, 2024 [10][35] Capital Management - Stockholders' equity totaled $104.4 million at March 31, 2025, an increase of $765 thousand or 0.7% from $103.7 million at December 31, 2024, and an increase of $3.4 million or 3.4% from $101.0 million at March 31, 2024 [40]