OLYMPIA,
Wash., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Heritage Bank ("Heritage" or "bank"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Heritage Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HFWA), is
pleased to announce its expansion into Boise, Idaho. The bank has also welcomed
Mike Trueba, Senior Vice President
Commercial Team Leader and Kara Aburusa
Assistant Vice President Credit Analyst Senior, who will be
located in a temporary branch set to open on January 10, 2023. Heritage will work to identify
a more permanent location in the future. An expanded team will
consist of commercial relationship managers, deposit relationship
managers and support staff.
Bryan McDonald, President and
Chief Operating Officer, commented, "We are excited to expand into
Boise, a new market we have wanted
to be in for several years now. Over time we hope to further expand
in Idaho through organic growth
and potential acquisitions. Heritage Bank provides the size,
culture, strategic vision, responsiveness, community focus and
flexibility that will align with the priorities and values of
Idaho businesses and the overall
community. In addition, Mike provides us significant experience,
integrity, skill and community focus in Boise. The new Idaho team is thrilled to welcome customers
and deliver an expanded set of high-quality banking services in the
area."
Trueba is an Idaho native and
Boise State University graduate with
more than 20 years of banking experience. He's held several
leadership positions within the financial services industry,
including retail, mortgage and commercial lending. This combination
of knowledge helps him build long-term trusting relationships. He
listens to his clients' goals, provides consistently reliable
advice and tailors financial solutions to meet their needs. He
currently serves as board treasurer for the Idaho Community
Reinvestment Corporation as well as on the loan committee and
alternative products committee. He's also a board member for Region
IV Development and serves on the loan committee.
About Heritage Financial
Corporation
Heritage Financial Corporation is an Olympia-based bank holding company with
Heritage Bank, a Washington
state-chartered full-service commercial bank founded in
1927, as its sole wholly-owned banking subsidiary. Heritage Bank
has a network of 51 banking offices to serve customers in
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Heritage Bank also does business under
the Whidbey Island Bank name on Whidbey Island. Heritage's stock is
traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "HFWA."
More information about Heritage Financial Corporation can be found
on its website at www.hf-wa.com and the Heritage Bank website at
www.HeritageBankNW.com.
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