WaFd Bank Promotes Veteran Banker Todd Gerber to Regional President for Arizona
28 April 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Washington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), parent
company of Washington Federal Bank, “WaFd Bank” today announced the
promotion of veteran commercial banker Todd Gerber to lead the
bank’s growing presence in Arizona. Todd joined WaFd Bank just
three years ago in 2019 to grow commercial loans and develop the
banking team to work closely together to support Arizona businesses
and residents. In his 28-year career, Mr. Gerber has managed
business accounts in industries from manufacturing and retail to
healthcare, non-profits, and construction. He holds a Bachelor of
Accountancy degree, is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking
School and has completed the Arizona Banker Association’s
Leadership Program. Mr. Gerber has grown WaFd’s commercial team to
an unprecedented level, bringing in top talent that has led to a
90-percent increase in loan balances from 2020 to 2021 in the Grand
Canyon State.
Gerber commented, “WaFd Bank’s secret sauce is that our bankers
and support team are all aligned to put the customer’s best
interest first and provide the highest level of service and
financial products available.” WaFd President and Chief Executive
Officer Brent Beardall said, “For the past three years, Todd has
tenaciously grown our commercial and industrial loan portfolio to a
wide spectrum of businesses by developing an acute sense of what
businesses need to succeed and then executing on those needs. He
knows Arizona and has proven experience growing solid client
relationships. We are excited to watch him lead WaFd Bank into the
future.”
Washington Federal Bank, a commercial bank with headquarters in
Seattle, Washington, has more than 200 branches in eight western
states. To find out more about WaFd Bank, please visit our website
www.wafdbank.com. WaFd Bank uses its website to distribute
financial and other material information about the Company.
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