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
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.