Mechanics Bancorp — Board/Management Information 2012

Oct 18, 2012

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 15, 2012

HOMESTREET, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington	001-35424	91-0186600
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

601 Union Street, Ste. 2000, Seattle, WA 98101

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(206) 623-3050

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 15, 2012 , having received the necessary regulatory approvals, the appointment of Cory Stewart as Executive Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer of HomeStreet, Inc. (the “Company”), became effective. Information about Mr. Stewart, including his educational background and business experience, were previously reported in the Company's Form 8-K filed on July 27, 2012 (the “July Form 8-K”), which is incorporated herein by reference. The appointment of Darrell van Amen as the Company's Executive Vice President and Principal Investment Officer, which was also reported in the July Form 8-K, had already become effective due to the prior receipt of regulatory approval.

On October 15, 2012 , in connection with Mr. Stewart and Mr. van Amen assuming their respective positions with the Company, Mark K. Mason relinquished his role as acting Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of the Company. Mr. Mason will continue to serve as the Company's Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 18, 2012 .

HomeStreet, Inc.
By:	/s/ Godfrey B. Evans
	Godfrey B. Evans
	Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative
	Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary