Washington Federal Savings has promoted former Poulsbo branch manager Larry Elfendahl, to vice president; former loan coordinator Christine Jackson, to Poulsbo assistant branch manager; and former Bremerton branch manager Marilyn Hineman to corporate officer.

Elfendahl, with 33 years banking experience, joined Washington Federal Savings in 1998 as the manager of the Bremerton branch. Prior to his joining Washington Federal, Elfendahl was a vice president at Wells Fargo. He is an active member of the Kitsap community, serving as a board member of the Home Builders Association of Kitsap County, and the Kingston Urban Growth Area Advisory Committee, and as treasurer of the Poulsbo Yacht Club. He was the 2001 HBA Associate of the Year.

Jackson brings 11 years banking experience. She has worked at Washington Federal Savings since 1999. Previously, Jackson was a senior teller at Peoples Bank of Connecticut. She is active in the Poulsbo community, serving as a member of the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce and the Poulsbo Yacht Club.

Hineman, with 15 years banking experience, joined Washington Federal Savings in 2001 as a loan coordinator. Formerly, Hineman was a loan processor at North Sound Bank.