Kris Hawkins joined Western Alliance Bank in 2023 as a senior treasury management advisor.
Currently, as treasury management advisor manager, Mr. Hawkins leads a Nevada-based banking team with a primary focus on cultivating new business relationships and enhancing existing ones, specializing in tailored treasury and cash management solutions.
Mr. Hawkins began his career in portfolio and capital management, specializing in issuing convertible notes to small and micro-cap publicly traded companies. He later transitioned to the banking sector at a credit union, where he played a pivotal role in developing the treasury management and business banking division. He holds the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation, further demonstrating his expertise in cash management, liquidity, and treasury operations.
He majored in Business Administration and Management at the College of the Rockies and pursued extensive professional education through the Canadian Securities Institute. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.
First Independent Bank
First Independent Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers relationship banking that puts clients at the center of everything. Founded in 1999, First Independent Bank offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions delivered with outstanding service. With offices in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Fallon, First Independent 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. As a regional bank with significant national capabilities, First Independent Bank delivers the reach, resources and local market expertise that make a difference for customers.
