Mike Riley is the head of Specialty Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Lending for Western Alliance Bank. Based in Phoenix, he oversees multiple teams, including National Builder Finance and Resort Finance, providing lending solutions to institutional developers and sponsors across the real estate industry. He sits on Western Alliance’s Senior Loan Committee, Commercial & Industrial Committee and Investment Committee.
Mr. Riley joined Western Alliance Bank in 2012. Within the organization, he has held several senior leadership positions tied to lending and credit for the bank’s specialty commercial groups. In these diverse roles, he has overseen C&I lending activities, problem loan management, digital asset lending, credit processes, policies and governance, investment activities and regulatory practices.
Before joining Western Alliance, Mr. Riley was a commercial finance attorney. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law while also earning a Master of Arts in Economics from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
Mr. Riley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Leadership Certificate program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He previously served as a Capstone advisor with the American Bankers Association (ABA) Stonier Graduate School of Banking and is involved with Boys Team Charity.
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, 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.