SEATTLE – Salal CU has named Russell Rosendal, chief financial officer, as new president and CEO of the $345-million credit union.
Rosendal has more than 25 years experience in the financial industry, having served at both Cascade Bank in Everett and Foundation Bank in Bellevue, then at Washington Mutual, before joining Salal CU.
Salal CU, formerly Group Health CU, is open to anyone who lives or works in Washington state.
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