Speakers

How to Be More Persuasive, Productive, and Happy

Learn the art of motivating others and yourself to get more done and enjoy doing it. Whether it is at home, at the office, or at your Rotary club, small changes in the way you approach others, can have a big impact on your effectiveness. 

“Leading with Gratitude - The Intersection of Foresight, Hard Work, and Luck”

Brent Beardall will present a 105 year old bank went from a technological neophyte to an industry leading digital first bank. 

Brent Beardall's 20+ years at WaFd Bank and his efforts to make the bank a "digital first bank" will shape his presentation to Rotary members during this weekly meeting. 

Mr. Beardall joined WaFd Bank in 2001 as Vice President & Controller. In 2003 he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer, a position he served in for eleven years. Prior to this he served as Chief Banking Officer where he was responsible for all client-facing activities of the bank. He was awarded the title of President & CEO in 2017, becoming only the sixth CEO in the bank’s 104-year history.

In 2018 WaFd undertook a bold initiative “Vision 2025” to transform into a “digital first bank,” with the vision of having a real time understanding of clients’ financial health, anticipating their needs, and helping them make better financial decisions. His simple ask of all employees is to “love what they do and make a difference.”

Mr. Beardall received a master’s degree in Professional Accounting from Brigham Young University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Washington State.  He completed Stanford University's Executive Program in August 2013. In 2012 he was recognized as “CFO of the year” by the Puget Sound Business Journal and currently serves on the boards of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, United Way King County, Pacific Coast Banking School, and the Washington Bankers Association. Mr. Beardall lives in Sammamish with his wife of 25 years, Jennifer, and their three children.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America. Now due to Roger BelAir’s efforts, the game is being played with impressive results in prisons from coast to coast. Hear how a 60 Minutes segment on crime encouraged BelAir to bring the sport to incarcerated individuals and how national interest in the native-born sport is introducing pickleball to a whole new generation of players. 

Off the court, Roger is a financial expert who has been profiled in a cover story of Money magazine; an acclaimed author of financial books; and a keynoter at conventions.