Kayla West joined Western Alliance Bank's Business Escrow Services Group in 2025 as a business development officer.
Based in Dallas, Ms. West develops and maintains relationships with strategic buyers, law firms, deal parties and investors. Before joining Western Alliance Bank, Ms. West spent over a decade in banking with JPMorganChase and Wells Fargo, most recently serving as vice president and relationship manager, focused on helping middle market clients optimize their payment operations.
Ms. West earned her Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management from Washington State University. Outside of her professional role, she is an active member of the Association for Corporate Growth and volunteers with New Friends New Life, a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring and empowering trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women and their children.
Business Escrow Services
Western Alliance Business Escrow Services, a national banking group within Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a specialized, trusted resource for strategic buyers, top-tier law firms, private equity firms and other stakeholders involved in mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases and other business escrow transactions. With in-depth experience in the field and a sharp focus on buy-side-related touchpoints, the team provides expert, timely, personalized service and innovative product features coupled with tech-enabled solutions to meet the needs of clients on a global scale. The group tailors paying agent and escrow services related to mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases and other business escrow events at every stage of the deal, from pre-closing to post-closing, with a flexible client-first approach. Business Escrow Services is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $85 billion in assets. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2024 by American Banker and Bank Director. With significant national capabilities, the Business Escrow Services Group delivers the reach, resources and deep industry knowledge that make a difference for customers.