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Gary Strand

Questioner · DISC type c
President - Washington Division at Northwest Bank
📍 Sammamish, Washington, United States

Gary Strand is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the President of the Washington Division at Northwest Bank. A graduate of the UW Foster School of Business with both a BA and an Executive MBA, he specializes in commercial banking, M&A, and capital planning.

Gary is deeply invested in his community, serving as a board member for the Positive Coaching Alliances Seattle chapter. He has also contributed his expertise to the UW Foster School of Business consulting board, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and a local non-profit focused on domestic abuse.

After a long career in banking, Gary and his wife acquired and ran McKinnon Furniture, a maker of handcrafted hardwood furniture.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
President - Washington Division
Location
Sammamish, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How Gary shows up

Systematic
Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Priorities

Topics Gary cares about

M&A Transactions
His experience includes providing M&A advisory services and his recent focus involves supporting PE firms and business ownership transitions.
Team Development
He frequently posts public recognition for his team members' promotions and professional achievements, highlighting their growth and leadership.
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Career

Work history

12-2017
President - Washington Division
Northwest Bank
10-2015 - 11-2017
Managing Director
ACT Capital Advisors
5-2014 - 12-2017
President & CEO
McKinnon Furniture
7-1983 - 4-2013
Financial Executive
Bank of America
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2000
Executive MBA
UW Foster School of Business
1987 - 1989
BA
UW Foster School of Business
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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