Heritage Financial Corporation announced the appointment of Fred Rivera to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rivera was also appointed to the Board of Director of Heritage's wholly-owned subsidiary, Heritage Bank. The appointments were effective December 17, 2020. Rivera currently serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the Seattle Mariners. He was formerly managing partner of the Seattle office of the law firm Perkins Coie LLP. During his career, he also held positions with Fannie Mae and the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.