John R. Valaas

Director/Board Member at

Washington Financial League

81 year

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John R.
Valaas is currently a Director at Washington Financial League.
Previously, he served as President & Chief Executive Officer at First Mutual Bancorp for over 20 years.
He also held the same position at First Mutual Bancshares, Inc. and First Mutual Bank.
He was a Director at Baker Boyer Bancorp, Young Women's Christian Association of Seattle, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and Bellevue Downtown Association.
Mr. Valaas holds an MBA from The University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from Whitman College.

John R. Valaas active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Washington Financial League Washington Financial League Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Washington Financial League is a company that operates in the Banking industry. The company is based in Olympia, WA.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of John R. Valaas

Companies	Position	End
First Mutual Bancorp (Decatur, Illinois) First Mutual Bancorp (Decatur, Illinois) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as bank holding company	President	19/02/2013
First Mutual Bank (Bellevue, Washington) First Mutual Bank (Bellevue, Washington) Savings BanksFinance State chartered savings bank	Chief Executive Officer	-
BAKER BOYER BANCORP	Director/Board Member	-
Bellevue Downtown Association Bellevue Downtown Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bellevue Downtown Association is a leadership organization dedicated to strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of downtown Bellevue. The non-profit company is based in Bellevue, WA. It fosters collaboration among business, civic leaders, property owners, and community stakeholders to guide the area’s growth and preserve its long-term vibrancy. The association’s mission centers on creating a livable, accessible, and thriving urban core that supports businesses, retail, dining, cultural activities, and residential life. Its strategic plan focuses on activating public spaces, inclusive community events, improved transportation connectivity, economic advocacy, business support, and organizational sustainability with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The association partners with the city and other organizations to implement initiatives in public safety, wayfinding, transportation demand management, and economic reporting. It offers member engagement through advocacy groups and recurring events, manages resources such as directories and development tracking, and promotes community events and cultural series.	Director/Board Member	-
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce (Washington) Bellevue Chamber of Commerce (Washington) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	-

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First Mutual Bancorp (Decatur, Illinois) First Mutual Bancorp (Decatur, Illinois) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as bank holding company	Finance
Baker Boyer Bancorp Baker Boyer Bancorp Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services	Finance
First Mutual Bancshares, Inc. First Mutual Bancshares, Inc. Savings BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides banking services	Finance
First Mutual Bank (Bellevue, Washington) First Mutual Bank (Bellevue, Washington) Savings BanksFinance State chartered savings bank	Finance
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Whitman College Whitman College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Young Women's Christian Association of Seattle Young Women's Christian Association of Seattle Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers housing, emergency, employment, health & youth programs	Commercial Services
Washington Financial League Washington Financial League Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Washington Financial League is a company that operates in the Banking industry. The company is based in Olympia, WA.	Finance
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce (Washington) Bellevue Chamber of Commerce (Washington) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Bellevue Downtown Association Bellevue Downtown Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bellevue Downtown Association is a leadership organization dedicated to strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of downtown Bellevue. The non-profit company is based in Bellevue, WA. It fosters collaboration among business, civic leaders, property owners, and community stakeholders to guide the area’s growth and preserve its long-term vibrancy. The association’s mission centers on creating a livable, accessible, and thriving urban core that supports businesses, retail, dining, cultural activities, and residential life. Its strategic plan focuses on activating public spaces, inclusive community events, improved transportation connectivity, economic advocacy, business support, and organizational sustainability with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The association partners with the city and other organizations to implement initiatives in public safety, wayfinding, transportation demand management, and economic reporting. It offers member engagement through advocacy groups and recurring events, manages resources such as directories and development tracking, and promotes community events and cultural series.	Commercial Services