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Western Alliance Bank Hires Nick Richards as SVP of Structured Finance in Specialized Mortgage Services Sales Group

Western Alliance Bank today announced that Nick Richards has joined the organization as senior vice president of structured finance in the bank’s Specialized Mortgage Services group, which offers solutions for warehouse financing, MSR financing and note f

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First Independent Bank Donations Support Eddy House and CARE Chest Nonprofit Organizations

First Independent Bank is proud to provide financial support to two northern Nevada nonprofit organizations, Eddy House and CARE Chest, which provide essential services to our community's vulnerable, at-risk and low-income populations.

Western Alliance Bank Adds PAC Leader to Government Relations Team

Western Alliance Bank today announced that Joe Minardi has joined the organization as government relations manager. Minardi joins the bank after more than a decade working in public affairs and having developed strong expertise...

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Western Alliance Bank Adds Chris Martin as Director of Treasury Management Sales, Specialized Mortgage Services

Western Alliance Bank today announced that Chris Martin recently joined the organization as Director of Treasury Management Sales for the bank’s Specialized Mortgage Services group, which offers solutions for...

Western Alliance Bank Expands into the Columbus Region, Creating 150 New Jobs at New Technology Hub

Western Alliance Bank announced an expansion into Westerville, Ohio, investing $2.2 million and creating 150 jobs for a new technology hub.

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First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada

First Independent Bank donated $10,000 to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN), which will support families at Easter time and provide ongoing assistance to the communities’ unhoused and vulnerable populations.

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First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to The Empowerment Center

First Independent Bank is proud to announce its support of The Empowerment Center, which provides resources and support to women seeking freedom from substance abuse and a pathway to a better life.

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First Independent Bank Donates $10,000 to Northern Nevada HOPES’ Hope Springs Project

First Independent Bank is proud to support Northern Nevada HOPES with a $10,000 donation to assist the organization’s programs that provide housing and support services to the community’s most vulnerable.

Stephanie Whitlow Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer for Western Alliance Bank

Stephanie Whitlow, a six-year veteran of the Western Alliance Bank marketing team, has been promoted to chief marketing officer.

Announcing Bob Curley’s Promotion to Chief Executive Officer for Bridge Bank

Bob Curley has been promoted to chief executive officer for Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank.