William R. (Bill) Oakley
Senior Managing Director Commercial Real Estate
William R. (Bill) Oakley is senior managing director, commercial real estate, for Western Alliance Bank, where he leads the Nevada commercial real estate team. With clients throughout Nevada, he serves residential builders, as well as commercial real estate investors and developers, offering new construction financing, bridge loans for acquisition and rehabilitation of older properties and term loans secured by commercial properties.
Mr. Oakley has greater than 30 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Western Alliance Bank in 2013, he served as vice president for City National Bank and held regional president positions with Mutual of Omaha Bank and First National Bank of Nevada.
In Las Vegas, Mr. Oakley is an active member of the board of directors of the Opportunity Village Foundation where he has served as chairman, second vice chairman and treasurer. Throughout his tenure, he has served on the executive, finance and investment, audit, legacy society, and board development committees. The nonprofit provides a range of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Mr. Oakley graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance. He is an avid competitor in United States Tennis Association league play.
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.