TORREY PINES BANK ANNOUNCES HIRING OF BAY AREA EXECUTIVE FOCUSED ON BUILDING LOCAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

Torrey Pines Bank, the California division of Western Alliance Bank, an affiliate of Western Alliance Bancorporation, is announcing the hiring of Margaret Lowell as Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager in its Oakland office.  Lowell will work closely with businesses to help them achieve their organization’s goals with the help of banking and related financial solutions.

A long-term resident of The Bay Area, Lowell draws on over 25 years of professional experience in lending, credit and risk management, portfolio administration, relationship management, loan structuring, client acquisition, retention and strategic alliances. She has held a number of senior level roles at area financial institutions and specializes in working with key businesses, including accounting, professional/legal; financial services; retail; education; construction/real estate development; residential care; home owner associations; manufacturing; distribution and not-for-profit.

Currently a member of Rotary Club of Walnut Creek, Lowell has been involved with other area philanthropic causes, including: Monument Crisis Center, Contra Costa and Solano County food banks, Shelter Inc., Easter Seals (Board Member San Ramon Valley Chapter 2004-2006), American Cancer Association, Caring Bridge, Donate Life - San Francisco, JDRF- East Bay Chapter.  Because of her sustained support, and role in facilitating creative financing for the Kiwanis Family House, she will be recognized later this month at “An Evening with the Stars of Kiwanis Family House.” The organization has been providing temporary housing and support to more than 25,000 families of ill or injured patients being treated at UC Davis Medical Center and Shriners Hospital over the past 30 years. 

Lowell has a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University, and attended Pacific Coast Banking School (in partnership with the Graduate School of Business at the University of Washington) in San Diego.

“I am excited to join a leading, regional organization that believes in local decision-making and has the capacity to help Oakland-area businesses make a difference.  We are entering an exciting time in the resurgence of Oakland, East Bay and surrounding communities. I look forward to joining Torrey Pines Bank’s vibrant team of ‘can do’ professionals dedicated to helping local organizations capitalize on opportunities to continue to move our communities forward,” said Lowell.

“Oakland and The Bay Area are an important focus for us at Torrey Pines Bank. We see a wealth of opportunity for companies to get involved in advancing the local economy,” said Gary Cady, CEO. “With an extensive banking background, commitment to providing personalized service, strong support for the local community--Margaret will be a great asset to local businesses and residents in giving them access to the resources they need.  We look forward to having her join our dynamic Oakland team.”

About Torrey Pines Bank

Founded in 2003, Torrey Pines Bank is focused on providing customers with direct access to local experts who can help advance their businesses and the local economy.  The bank has 11 offices throughout San Diego, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. It is a recipient of the Peak Performance Award (National University School of Business), one of only 35 California banks recognized by the Findley Reports for achieving “Super Premier” performance and recently received a "Superior" ranking, the highest category and "simply the best by all measures" (IDC Management's fourth quarter report of Bank Management Review).  Executives attribute the bank’s success to its prudent banking practices, financial capacity, strong focus on customers and commitment to providing them with leading bankers who hail from the areas in which they serve.

Torrey Pines Bank is a division of Western Alliance Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. More information is available at www.torreypinesbank.com