Washington Banking Co. in Oak Harbor, Wash., announced Thursday that it has promoted John L. Wagner to president and chief executive officer of its banking subsidiary, Whidbey Island Bank. Its previous president and CEO, Michael D. Cann, retains those titles with the $792 million-asset holding company, focusing on strategic initiatives.
Mr. Wagner joined Whidbey Island Bank in 1999 as a senior vice president and regional manager and had been the bank's chief operating officer since 2004.










