James Thomas joined Western Alliance Bank in 2023, bringing two decades of financial services experience to his role as head of treasury management.
In his position, Mr. Thomas leads a team of treasury management advisors, empowering clients with tailored solutions to meet their unique financial needs in treasury and cash management. Before joining Western Alliance Bank, Mr. Thomas served as head of treasury management at Credit Union 1, where he successfully led the development and growth of the institution’s cash management offerings. He previously held various leadership roles at Wells Fargo for more than 15 years, most recently as vice president in the treasury management division.
Mr. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, where he graduated with honors. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Thomas dedicates time to giving back to the community through his involvement with the Las Vegas Boys and Girls Club, Operation School Bell and various community sports teams.
Bridge Bank
Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers relationship banking that puts clients at the center of everything. Founded in 2001 in Silicon Valley, Bridge Bank offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions with specialized expertise focused on life sciences and technology and innovation companies at every stage in their life cycle, from startup to IPO and beyond. With offices in major tech hubs across the country, Bridge Bank delivers the reach, resources and market expertise that make a difference for its clients. Bridge Bank also serves the private equity and venture capital communities by providing banking solutions for portfolio companies and funds, plus banking solutions for small to mid-size businesses in the Bay Area. Bridge Bank is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $80 billion in assets. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2024 by American Banker and Bank Director.
