Reno, Nev. – November 28, 2017 – First Independent Bank is proud to announce the addition of Pedro Azevedo to the business banking team as vice president, senior real estate loan officer.
This is a return to Northern Nevada for Mr. Azevedo, who previously spent six years in the Reno area as a senior commercial underwriter and commercial relationship manager. Prior to joining First Independent Bank in October of 2017, Azevedo worked in Texas as a senior commercial loan officer.
Azevedo will assist in managing and growing First Independent Bank’s commercial real estate loan portfolio while working with existing and new clients. With a combined 13 years working in the financial industry, Azevedo has particular experience with credit analysis, underwriting, and commercial loans.
“Pedro’s experience working in commercial lending, along with his familiarity of Northern Nevada make him a great representative of First Independent Bank and an excellent resource for existing and future clients,” said Bob Francl, Executive Vice President, Regional President First Independent Bank. “I know he looks forward to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in Northern Nevada’s robust business environment.”
Azevedo received a Bachelor of Commerce — Honors Business Administration degree from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada.
About First Independent Bank
First Independent Bank is a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, the go-to bank for business in its growing markets. Founded in 1999, First Independent Bank offers a full spectrum of deposit, lending, treasury management, international banking and online banking products and services, plus superior service to meet the needs of local businesses. With six offices in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Fallon, along with Western Alliance Bank’s robust national platform of specialized financial services, the banking division is a valued partner for Northern Nevada’s business, real estate, professional, municipal and nonprofit communities. Western Alliance Bank is the primary subsidiary of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bancorporation. One of the country’s top-performing banking companies, Western Alliance ranks #4 on the Forbes 2017 “Best Banks in America” list. For more information, visit firstindependentnv.com
