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The following section provides information on WaFd Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into WaFd Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Stephen M. Graham
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Stephen M. Graham has been Chairman of the company since 2022. Previously, he served as a Managing Partner of Fenwick & West LLP, and a Partner at Orrick and Perkins Coie. Currently, Mr. Graham serves as a Director at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Brent J. Beardall
President; Vice Chairman; Chief Executive Officer Executive BoardMr. Brent J. Beardall has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Vice Chairman of the company since 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Banking Officer, Vice President and Controller of the company.
Kelli J. Holz
Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementMs. Kelli J. Holz has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the company since 2023. Previously, she served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the company from 2018 to 2023; and as the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management from 2010 to 2018.
Kim E. Robison
Chief Operating Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementMs. Kim E. Robison has been the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of the company since 2021. Previously, she served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of the company from 2019 to 2020; Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Credit Officer from 2019 to 2019; and as the Senior Vice President and Commercial Division Manager from 2014 to 2019.
Cathy E. Cooper
Executive Vice President; Chief Experience Officer; Secretary Senior ManagementMs. Cathy E. Cooper has been the Chief Experience Officer, Executive Vice President and Secretary of the company since 2025. Previously, she served as the Chief Consumer Banker from 2021 to 2024; Chief Executive Officer of the company from 2023 to 2023; Executive Vice President and Retail Banking Group Manager from 2016 to 2021; and as the Senior Vice President from February 2016 to September 2016.
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