Kelly Conner is senior vice president, Business Escrow Services Group at Western Alliance Bank. She provides specialty escrow services for mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, paying agent, safekeeping services and more. Based in Phoenix, her clients include law firms, tech companies, medical practices and providers of other professional services throughout the U.S. She joined the bank in 2003 and has more than 25 years of banking industry experience.
Active in the local community, Ms. Conner is a former Chairman and board member for Not My Kid and a former PTO Co-treasurer for both Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center and Desert Canyon Elementary School.
Ms. Conner earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix.
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.
