Leo Munoz is the Industry Executive for Western Alliance Bank’s Food, Agriculture and Beverage Group. Based in Fresno, California, he leads the commercial banking team that delivers strategic, integrated financial advice and solutions to agriculture industry companies with annual revenues between $25 million and $250 million.
With 25 years in commercial banking, Mr. Munoz has extensive experience delivering customized, effective financial strategies to serve food, agriculture and beverage businesses. He was previously a Senior Vice President – Market Manager for Bank of America’s Central California region and served as the principal for its Food, Agriculture and Beverage discipline.
Mr. Munoz serves on the Board of Directors of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno, and has completed additional professional education in agricultural lending and commercial credit.
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.