Sound Financial Bancorp Announces New President and CEO Succession Plans

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. announces the appointment of Wesley Ochs as President of the company and its bank, effective October 1, 2025. Ochs will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer, while Laura Lee Stewart will remain Chief Executive Officer. The transition reflects the board's succession planning and aims to ensure continuity in advancing the bank's mission and strategic objectives.

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (SFBC) has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Wesley (Wes) Ochs as President of both the Company and Sound Community Bank, effective October 1, 2025. Ochs will maintain his current role as Chief Financial Officer, which he has held since 2021. Current CEO Laurie Stewart will continue as Chief Executive Officer to ensure leadership continuity and guide long-term strategy Sound Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition^[1].

Ochs brings 23 years of banking experience and has been instrumental in driving operational efficiencies, enhancing lending operations, and strengthening financial reporting since joining SFBC. His appointment reflects the Board’s ongoing succession planning and aims to ensure continuity in advancing the Bank’s mission and strategic objectives Sound Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition^[1].

Wes Ochs, who holds degrees in Economics and Accounting and is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School, has led initiatives to enhance lending operations, financial reporting, policy governance, and client experience. His work has focused on transparency and team development, areas critical to strengthening the Bank’s financial resilience and aligning strategic priorities Sound Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition^[1].

Laurie Stewart, who has been with the organization for 35 years and led its transformation from a credit union to a commercial bank, will continue as Chief Executive Officer. She will guide the organization’s long-term strategy and ensure a smooth transition of the President’s duties Sound Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition^[1].

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company, the parent company of Sound Community Bank, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The bank has full-service branches in Seattle, Tacoma, Mountlake Terrace, Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Ludlow, and University Place. It is a Fannie Mae Approved Lender and Seller/Servicer Sound Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition^[1].

This leadership transition is part of the Company’s forward-looking strategy and reflects the Board’s commitment to continuity and strategic planning. The appointment of Wes Ochs as President ensures that the Bank will continue to advance its mission and strategic objectives under strong leadership Sound Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Transition^[1].