HomeStreet CEO Mark Mason Named "CEO of the Year" by Seattle Business Magazine

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

HomeStreet Bank's CEO Mark Mason was named as one of Seattle Business Magazine's "CEOs of the Year" at their 2016 Executive Excellence Awards dinner held on January 28.

The Executive Excellence Awards program, according to the magazine, recognizes Washington state executives who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in guiding their companies or nonprofits to success.

"As we grow, we are providing more products, services and support to many more communities," said Mason when he accepted the award. "I know it's that balance – serving customers and the community – that makes me most proud to represent HomeStreet in accepting this award."

Award program criteria included career history and achievements, significant contribution to his or her organization, and outstanding leadership in the organization and community.

About HomeStreet, Inc.

Now in its 96th year HomeStreet, Inc. HMST is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Seattle, Washington and is the holding company for HomeStreet Bank, a state-chartered, FDIC-insured savings bank. HomeStreet offers consumer, commercial and private banking services and investment and insurance products in Washington, Oregon and Hawaii, and originates residential and commercial mortgages and construction loans for borrowers located in the Western United States. The bank has consistently received an "outstanding" rating under the federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Additional information on HomeStreet Bank can be found at www.homestreet.com.

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