Paul D. Engler is division chief operating officer for Alliance Bank of Arizona, a division of Western Alliance Bank. He has direct management responsibility for Alliance Bank’s commercial lending group, commercial real estate department and treasury management sales team. Clients include local and regional businesses in addition to commercial real estate investors and developers with projects in the Southwest, as well as other major markets in the U.S. Mr. Engler has nearly 30 years of experience in banking, finance and capital acquisition having held key positions with a large national bank, a major real estate developer and a real estate investment fund prior to joining Alliance Bank in 2013.

A native of Iowa, Mr. Engler has a B.A. in Finance from the University of Iowa and a M.B.A. from Arizona State University. He serves on the board of directors for Downtown Phoenix Inc.

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Alliance Bank of Arizona

Alliance Bank of Arizona, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers relationship banking that puts clients at the center of everything. Founded in 2003, Alliance Bank of Arizona offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions delivered with outstanding service. With offices in Greater Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff, Alliance Bank of Arizona was named 2022 Lender Firm of the Year by NAIOP Arizona, among many other awards and recognitions. Alliance Bank is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $70 billion in assets. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2023 by American Banker and Bank Director. As a regional bank with significant national capabilities, Alliance Bank of Arizona delivers the reach, resources and local market expertise that make a difference for customers.