Articles by Kristi Ellefson

Kristi is the Marketing Communications and Foundation Manager for WaFd Bank driving thought leadership and community impact for the bank across its nine-state footprint.

Latest from Kristi Ellefson

Banking on Relationships: Why Small Businesses Need More Than Capital

When Joseph Casebeer launched Takamori Robot in 2025, he knew how to build robots, and had a passion for teaching and robotics education. What he didn’t know was how to build a business that matched that passion. Read More