William G. Reed

Washington Mutual, Inc. provides financial services to consumers and mid sized businesses in the United States. The company primarily operates through three segments: retail banking & financial services, mortgage banking and commercial banking. The retail banking and financial services segment provides investment advisory and brokerage services, sales of annuities, mutual fund management and other financial services. This segment also purchases and re-underwrites loans to subprime borrowers. The mortgage banking segment offers various home loans including fixed rate home loans, adjustable rate home loans, hybrid home loans, option ARMs and government insured or guaranteed home loans. The commercial segment provides financing to developers and investors for the acquisition or construction of multifamily dwellings and other commercial properties, originates and services multifamily and other commercial real estate loans. The company was founded in August 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Safeco Corp. provides insurance products and services. It offers property, casualty, surety, life and health insurance services. The firm provides contract and commercial surety bonds for construction, performance, and legal matters, such as appeals, probate, and bankruptcies to contractors and businesses. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Washington Mutual Bank FA provides saving and banking services. It also offers home loans, commercial banking, retail banking & financial and card services. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA

Simpson Investment Co. operates as a holding company with interest in the manufacturing and distribution of forest products. The firm operates through three subsidiaries such as Simpson Timber Co., Simpson Paper Co. and Simpson Door Co. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA.