Western Alliance Bank Appoints Andrew Diedrichsen Senior Director of Commercial Banking for Northern Nevada
Reno-based leader succeeds Jim DeVolld, who retires after 25-plus years overseeing Western Alliance Bank’s Northern Nevada operations
PHOENIX — Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) has appointed Andrew Diedrichsen as Senior Director of Commercial Banking for Northern Nevada. Based in Reno, Nevada, he will lead the commercial banking team serving businesses across the Northern Nevada region.
Diedrichsen brings 20 years of commercial banking experience to the role. He previously served as Reno Market President and Senior Relationship Manager for commercial banking at Bank of America.
Western Alliance Bank has served Northern Nevada businesses since 1999, when its legacy brand, First Independent Bank, was founded in Reno. The bank operates commercial banking offices in Carson City, Fallon, Reno and Sparks.
Diedrichsen was drawn to the role because of Western Alliance’s commitment to the local community and its client-first approach. “Stepping into this new role is both an honor and a challenge I’m energized to take on. Commercial banking is evolving rapidly, and I’m very pleased to contribute to an organization that is intentional about strategy, service and culture,” said Diedrichsen. “I look forward to working with our team to support Northern Nevada businesses as they grow.”
Diedrichsen succeeds Jim DeVolld, Managing Director, who is retiring after more than 25 years with the bank. DeVolld has helped lead Western Alliance Bank’s Northern Nevada commercial banking operations since 1999 and is a widely recognized figure in the Reno/Carson City business community. DeVolld worked closely with Diedrichsen to support the leadership transition.
“We are fortunate to have Andrew in this role as Jim opens his next chapter,” said Tim Bruckner, Chief Banking Officer, Regional Banking at Western Alliance. “We wish Jim all the best and offer him our deepest appreciation for his role in founding Western Alliance Bank’s legacy brand, First Independent Bank, and building it into the region’s preeminent business banking partner over more than 25 years.”
About Andrew Diedrichsen
Diedrichsen oversees Western Alliance Bank’s Northern Nevada banking operations from Reno. He oversees a team providing commercial lending, treasury management and financing solutions to businesses across the region.
Born and raised in Reno, Diedrichsen holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Nevada, Reno. He has served on the Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada Board since 2019 and volunteers with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
Western Alliance Bank has five Northern Nevada offices in Reno (5335 Kietzke Lane), Carson City (1811 East College Parkway), Fallon (2061 West Williams Ave), and Sparks (980 South McCarran Boulevard and 725 Sparks Blvd.). Banking and account opening services are available 24/7 at westernalliancebank.com.
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 has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. In 2025, Western Alliance Bancorporation was #2 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors on Extel’s All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks list.