In our 17-year history, Alliance Bank of Arizona has grown from a de novo bank to a significant portion of Arizona’s largest locally headquartered bank, Western Alliance Bancorporation. I had the pleasure of starting my career with Alliance Bank in early 2005 after graduating with a degree in Finance and Business Administration from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, and 15 years into my career, I now serve as the Managing Director of Commercial Banking for Alliance Bank. In my role, I oversee our bank’s commercial and industrial banking groups operating in Central and Northern Arizona, with a focus on serving our commercial clients’ banking needs by delivering tailored credit structures, cash management and depository products.

I take pride in the relationships developed throughout my career with clients, referral sources and connections made along the way. It is particularly satisfying when those relationships reach out to get our input how they might go about pursuing their strategic objectives and how the path they are contemplating pursuing might affect their financial goals and access to capital. Those are the types of conversations that really validate us bankers as being a trusted advisor to those relationships, especially when the discussion does not center on an immediate banking need. I also enjoy working with our group of bankers to help them each become successful in their individual roles and with growth in their careers (in fact, it is one of my biggest motivators).

Originally from Santa Rosa, CA, I moved to Arizona in 2001 to attend college and have enjoyed living in Arizona ever since due to the abundance of outdoor activities. My wife, Marissa, and I have been married for 7 years and have three young boys (ages 5, 3 and 1) which bring a lot of energy to our home. Marissa and I enjoy traveling, especially to places where we can sit on a beach and enjoy the sun, which we usually do once or twice per year down in Mexico. I also enjoy staying active and continue to play in competitive adult soccer leagues, hiking (the Grand Canyon being my favorite place to hike) and going to the gym. Our kids have also begun to follow my passion for soccer, with my 5 year old and 3 year old both currently playing (and me taking the occasional coaching role for their teams).

Nancy Zezza introduced me to AZBL, and while I have known several members prior to joining, I have really enjoyed being able to reconnect with them and getting to know many other community leaders. I believe AZBL will be a great place where I can continue to develop my network of friends while growing professionally together and relying on each other as our own peer group of trusted advisors.