Elise Saadi, Esq. serves as vice president of the Alliance Association Banking group at Western Alliance Bank for Arizona and New Mexico.
Ms. Saadi is an Arizona licensed attorney whose previous practice focused on representing community associations in various matters, including collections, creditor bankruptcy, complex arbitrations, mediations, insurance defense and general counsel issues. She brings with her over 20 years of business development and legal experience in the HOA space.
An Arizona native, Ms. Saadi graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Retailing and Consumer Studies and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate with an emphasis in Alternative Dispute Resolution from The University of Missouri-Columbia.
Ms. Saadi has participated in a number of charity organizations and she has served as President for the Foundation for Community Association Research Board of Directors from 2016-2018. Throughout the years she has also been an active member within Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM) and the Arizona chapter of Community Association Institute (CAI).
Western Alliance Bank
With more than $85 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing bank holding companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by industry experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2024 by American Banker and Bank Director and receiving #1 rankings on Extel’s (formerly Institutional Investor’s) All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks 2024 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors. Serving clients nationwide, 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.