MATT GRIESBACH
Commercial and Industrial Industry Executive for Aerospace and Defense at Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bank has appointed Matt Griesbach as the organization’s Commercial and Industrial Industry Executive for Aerospace and Defense. With over 25 years of experience, Griesbach’s expertise enhances the bank’s position as a trusted advisor in these crucial sectors, particularly in Southern California, where Griesbach will be based.

Griesbach has a wealth of knowledge in the aerospace industry, having previously held leadership roles in Aerospace & Defense Corporate and Commercial Banking at City National Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Science from the University of Notre Dame.

His leadership in the aerospace and defense industry will be a tremendous asset to the Commercial Banking team at Western Alliance Bank as they bring a dedicated focus to the market.

CRAIG HIRSON
Commercial Banking Market Executive for Greater Los Angeles and Orange County at Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bank appoints Craig Hirson as Commercial Banking Market Executive for Greater Los Angeles and Orange County. With over 20 years of experience and expertise in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County markets, his hire will allow Western Alliance Bank to deepen its focus on the commercial market and continue to deliver strategic, integrated solutions to middle market companies throughout the region and beyond.

Prior to joining the Western Alliance Bank team, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at CommerceWest Bank and spent 14 years in progressive leadership positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Hirson holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business.