Western Alliance Bank appoints Lynne Herndon as Chief Credit Officer

Lynne Herndon, Chief Credit Officer of Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bank today announced that Lynne Biggio Herndon has been appointed as the Bank’s new Chief Credit Officer. “We are excited to welcome Lynne to the Western Alliance team,” said Ken Vecchione, president and chief executive officer of Western Alliance Bank. “Her decades of experience managing complex credits and implementing sound risk management practices will […]

Western Alliance Bank adds Craig Hirson as Commercial Banking Market Executive

Craig Hirson, Commercial Banking Market Executive for Greater Los Angeles and Orange County, Western Alliance Bank.

Western Alliance Bank yesterday announced that Craig Hirson has been appointed as the organization’s Commercial Banking Market Executive for Greater Los Angeles and Orange County. “Craig’s expertise in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County markets will allow us to deepen our focus on the commercial market at Western Alliance Bank,” said Julian Parra, head of […]

Western Alliance Bank welcomes Dillan Knudson as Head of Commercial Banking

Dillan Knudson, Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bank yesterday announced that Dillan Knudson has been appointed as the organization’s Head of Commercial Banking for Arizona. “Dillan brings outstanding depth and breadth of experience in the region to this role,” said Ken Vecchione, president and chief executive officer of Western Alliance Bank. “With his proven commitment to serving clients, as well as […]

Western Alliance Bank Partners with Tassat to Deliver Blockchain-Based Payments

Western Alliance Bank, the primary subsidiary of $50 billion Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL), and Tassat Group Inc., today announced the bank will implement a fully integrated digital banking platform for its customers, which will include a digital token powered by the TassatPay Network and a private Ethereum blockchain. This platform will enable Western Alliance […]