Tim R. Bruckner is Chief Banking Officer, Regional Banking, for Western Alliance Bank.
Mr. Bruckner is responsible for oversight of the company’s regional banking divisions, including Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank, as well as certain specialty banking business lines. Prior to becoming CBO, Mr. Bruckner was Chief Credit Officer for Western Alliance Bancorporation, with oversight of all of the organization’s credit and lending processes and functions. Previously, he served as divisional Chief Credit Officer of Alliance Bank of Arizona, with full credit oversight of the division’s loan portfolio.
Mr. Bruckner brings more than 30 years of credit and lending experience to his current role as CBO. Before joining Western Alliance, he held senior credit positions with BMO Harris, where as director of credit administration, he oversaw BMO Harris’ credit processes in addition to the special assets department. Mr. Bruckner’s career also includes successful senior executive roles focused on equipment leasing and finance with Bank of America and GE Capital.
Mr. Bruckner previously served as a member of the Native American Connections Board of Directors after serving on the executive committee as Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Mr. Bruckner holds an MBA with an emphasis in Finance from Creighton University.
Western Alliance Bank
With more than $80 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2024 by American Banker and Bank Director and receiving #1 rankings on Extel’s (formerly Institutional Investor’s) All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks 2024 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
