Julian Parra Named Head of Commercial and Industrial Banking for California at Western Alliance Bank

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bank today announced that Julian Parra has been appointed as the organization’s Head of Commercial and Industrial Banking for California.

"Julian's appointment will bring a dedicated focus to the Commercial and Industrial market for Western Alliance Bank,” said Ken Vecchione, president and chief executive officer of Western Alliance Bank. “His expertise in building effective teams and his client-focused approach will help drive exceptional results for the organization in California and beyond.”

Parra brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role. He has held progressive leadership positions at Bank of America, most recently as Regional Commercial Banking Executive for California, Nevada and Hawaii. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago, with a specialization in Finance and Marketing, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance degree from Loyola University.

“I’m excited to be part of the team at Western Alliance Bank,” said Parra. “Western Alliance Bank is a remarkable organization, with a great track record for relationship-based banking and serving the needs of commercial customers in every economic climate. I’m looking forward to building on the company’s strong C&I foundation and leading a team that will drive the organization in new ways.”

John Maguire, chief executive officer of Torrey Pines Bank, the Southern California-based division of Western Alliance Bank, will continue in his role and work closely alongside Parra to develop strategies for commercial and industrial banking, as well as business banking, taking on additional responsibility for small business banking throughout the organization.

To learn more about Western Alliance Bank, visit www.westernalliancebancorporation.com.

About Western Alliance Bank

With more than $65 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored solutions and outstanding service delivered by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Influential sources from Forbes to American Banker again rank Western Alliance Bank among the top U.S. banks in 2023. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands and has offices in key markets nationwide. For more information, visit Western Alliance Bank.

About Torrey Pines Bank

Torrey Pines Bank, the Southern California division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers relationship banking that puts clients at the center of everything. Founded in 2003, Torrey Pines Bank offers a full spectrum of tailored business banking solutions and outstanding service, with offices throughout San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. Torrey Pines Bank is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $65 billion in assets. Influential sources from Forbes to American Banker again rank Western Alliance Bank among the top U.S. banks in 2023. As a regional bank with significant national capabilities, Torrey Pines Bank delivers the reach, resources and local market expertise that make a difference for customers. For more information, visit Torrey Pines Bank.