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Yvonne Dorado Appointed Chief Accounting Officer at WestStar Bank

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WestStar Bank has appointed Yvonne Dorado as the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, marking a significant internal leadership change in its Accounting and Tax and Treasury division. In her new position, Dorado will be responsible for overseeing the bank's financial accounting and reporting functions, as well as providing support to the Chief Financial Officer. This leadership shift is expected to enhance the bank's financial operations and strategic direction.

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