HFWA

Heritage Financial Corporation

A bank holding company in the Pacific Northwest, it runs Heritage Bank, a community-focused bank serving everyday customers and local businesses across Washington and Oregon. The roots go back to 1927, when John Fix and a group of businessmen started what became Heritage Bank, and the firm grew by folding in longtime Washington names like Whidbey Island Bank and Kitsap Bank. Fun fact: the "Heritage" name honors the unique character of the communities it serves, and some of its acquired branches still carry the Whidbey Island Bank name.