Anthony Dister joined Western Alliance Bank in 2024 as Managing Director of the Alliance Association Banking team where he oversees the Midwest Region. Based in Chicago, he is responsible for business development and portfolio management for association clients and management companies in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
With more than two decades of experience in banking, Mr. Dister brings extensive knowledge of community associations to the Alliance Association Banking Group. He has significant experience in managing HOA credit, lending, marketing HOA treasury services and team leadership. Prior to his current position, he was Senior Vice President at Wintrust Financial Corporation, where he was a driving force behind their HOA program.
Mr. Dister earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and was previously a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) through the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers. He is actively involved with the Illinois Chapter of the Community Associations Institute.
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that continue to be part of the company’s heritage. Western Alliance has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. In 2024, Western Alliance Bancorporation again was #1 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors on Extel’s All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks list.