Western Alliance Recognized as Inaugural “Lender of the Year” by NAIOP Arizona
NAIOP Arizona, the leading organization for developers, owners and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate, named Western Alliance Bank as the inaugural winner of the “Lender of the Year,” which was introduced this year, during its recent Best of NAIOP awards ceremony.
“Being named Lender of the Year is a testament to the commitment of our bankers, who understand our clients’ industries, as well as the unique opportunities and challenges facing their businesses, and work hard to provide personalized attention and tailored solutions to bring their vision to life,” said Chris Burson, Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Lending at Western Alliance.
Designed to honor the top-performing people, companies and projects of the past year, the Best of NAIOP recognized the leaders of Arizona’s commercial real estate community across 38 categories, including architects, general contractors, owner/developers and more.
For more details, including a full list of winners, visit AZ Big Media: https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/here-are-the-best-of-naiop-winners-for-2022/

Western Alliance Bank
With more than $85 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing bank holding 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 industry 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 nationwide, 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.
