Jeff Schelter is managing director of Commercial Banking for Western Alliance Bank. In his role, he leads the Commercial Banking teams throughout Arizona. He is an experienced resource in helping companies develop tailored financing and cash management needs to meet their short-term and long-term objectives.
Mr. Schelter joined Western Alliance Bank in 2005 and has worked with companies across a broad spectrum of industries, including medical and professional, staffing, manufacturing, contractors, finance companies, education and specialty industries.
Through his career, Mr. Schelter has actively contributed to the community, building relationships with clients and organizations through volunteer and board service. He served as a board member for Junior Achievement of Arizona for eight years and continues to actively support the organization as a volunteer. He now serves on the Loan Committee of CDC Small Business Finance, a trusted nonprofit that offers financing options to small businesses in Arizona, California and Nevada. He currently serves on the Board of the Greater Phoenix Chamber and the Board of the Arizona Business Leadership Association as the organization’s Past President and Vice President of Education, supporting the organization’s work providing scholarships to college students statewide.
Mr. Schelter earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
Western Alliance Bank
With more than $85 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking 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 banking and mortgage 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 across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
