SEATTLE, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/19/08 -- HomeStreet Bank, one of the largest privately
owned banks in the Pacific Northwest, today announced the election of Judd
Kirk to its board of directors. Kirk brings nearly 40 years of experience
in real estate, business and law to the bank's 14-member board.
"Judd's extensive real estate background and his firsthand understanding of
family-owned businesses will contribute greatly to our efforts as we guide
the company into the future," said Bruce W. Williams, chairman and CEO of
HomeStreet Bank. "He is a great addition to our team, and I'm looking
forward to drawing upon his exceptional business experience."
Kirk is CEO of Port Blakely Communities, a family-owned real estate
development company, where he oversaw the development of Issaquah
Highlands. Prior to joining Port Blakely Communities in 1990, he was
president of Skinner Development Company, where he managed development of
the Carillon Point mixed-use waterfront project in Kirkland.
"When presented with the option to join the HomeStreet Bank board, I saw it
as a great opportunity," said Kirk. "I have been involved in the real
estate community for a long time and HomeStreet's local roots, strong
values and long-term perspective are exceptional assets in today's business
environment."
Kirk received a degree in law from Harvard University and served for 16
years as head of the real estate department at the Seattle law firm of
David Wright Tremaine. He is a member of the Washington State Bar
Association, the Urban Land Institute and the Council of Advisors of
Cascade Land Conservancy.
The members of HomeStreet Bank's board of directors are: Bruce W. Williams,
Chairman; Scott M. Boggs; Brian P. Dempsey; David A. Ederer; Joan L.
Enticknap; Judd Kirk; Gordon O. McFadden; Neil L. McReynolds; Gerhardt
Morrison; Mary Oldshue; Cynthia Sonstelie; Janet L. Westling; and Kathryn
A. Williams.
Founded in 1921, Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank has assets of $2.97 billion
and a network of 30 branches in the Northwest and Hawaii. HomeStreet Bank
is one of the only financial institutions in the country that has
consistently received an "outstanding" rating under the federal Community
Reinvestment Act.
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