Washington Federal Shuffles Key Executives

Washington Federal (WAFD) in Seattle has shifted a number of executive titles and responsibilities.

The $14.4 billion-asset company said in a press release that Brent Beardall had become its chief banking officer with oversight of all client-facing activities including commercial real estate lending, retail banking, commercial and industrial lending, treasury management services and capital markets.

Beardall had been the company's chief financial officer for the past 10 years. He began his career as a certified public accountant with Deloitte & Touche.

Diane Kelleher succeeded Beardall as CFO. Previously, she had been the company's controller and treasurer.

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