PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Chairman and CEO Robert Sarver announced today that Robert R. McAuslan has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of the bank holding company. McAuslan has over 25 years experience with western regional and national banks in senior credit administration positions.
“I am delighted to have Bob join our management team,” said Sarver. “Bob brings with him an exceptional level of expertise in credit and risk management combined with over two decades of experience in our markets and with the customer segments we serve.”
Prior to Western Alliance, McAuslan was Senior Credit Executive for the western U.S. markets with Mutual of Omaha Bank since November 2008. From 2000 to 2008, he was Executive Vice President/Senior Credit Officer for western U.S. markets for BBVA/Compass Bank. Earlier, McAuslan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for H.F. Ahmanson/Home Savings of America from 1996-1999.
McAuslan graduated from Northeastern University and received an MBA from Wharton Graduate Division, University of Pennsylvania.
“I am very excited to be joining Western Alliance,” said McAuslan. “Western Alliance is a strong institution with seasoned management and a proven business model, and I look forward to playing a role in its continued growth and success.”
McAuslan assumes the position from Duane Froeschle who has been named Chief Credit Officer of Western Alliance Bank. “Duane has played an important role in building our organization and improving our asset quality profile during this challenging economy, and we are fortunate to have both Duane and Bob on our team,” said Ken Vecchione, President and COO of Western Alliance Bancorporation.
About Western Alliance Bancorporation
Western Alliance Bancorporation is a leading bank holding company in the Southwest with banking and financial service subsidiaries in Arizona, California, Nevada and Colorado. The company provides services to businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofit organizations, high net worth individuals and other consumers seeking the robust product array of a national bank with the individual, personal attention of a community bank, delivered through a dedicated, local Relationship Manager.