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Veteran Commercial Banker, Colin Murphy, Joins WaFd Bank as Regional President of Northern Oregon
SEATTLE, January 09, 2026--WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the "Company"), the parent company of WaFd Bank, announced that Colin Murphy has joined the organization as Regional President for Northern Oregon. In this role, Murphy will lead the bank’s commercial and retail banking strategy across the region, with a focus on client relationships, team development, and community engagement.
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