HomeStreet, Inc. announced it has appointed Joanne Harrell to the Boards of Directors for both HomeStreet and HomeStreet Bank. Ms. Harrell brings extensive experience in executive roles within the high-tech, telecommunications and non-profit sectors. She has a record of creating public-private partnerships that lead to innovative solutions to pressing civic and societal issues.

Most recently, Ms. Harrell worked for Microsoft Corporation for 20 years where she led teams in the sales, marketing and services disciplines focused on enterprise, public sector and original equipment manufacturing customers and partners. Prior to Microsoft, Ms. Harrell was President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of King County. Ms. Harrell was appointed to serve on the Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) and the Human Resources and Corporate Governance (“HRCG”) committees.