Kristen Hillenbrand joined the Western Alliance Bank team in 2024, bringing nearly two decades of experience to her role as director of Treasury Management sales.
In her position, Ms. Hillenbrand leads a team of Treasury Management Officers in Arizona, Northern California, Chicago, Colorado and New York. Her primary focus is on building and strengthening business relationships through tailored treasury and cash management solutions. Prior to joining Western Alliance Bank, she held various leadership roles at Wells Fargo, most recently serving as senior vice president, treasury merchant sales manager. During her tenure, Ms. Hillenbrand earned consistent recognition, including accolades such as Golden Spoke, President’s Club, Rookie of the Year and Top Performing Sales Consultant.
Ms. Hillenbrand holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Northern Arizona University, where she graduated cum laude. Outside of her professional role, Ms. Hillenbrand is an avid equestrian who competes alongside her daughters in elite show jumping competitions nationwide and is actively involved in the Arizona Hunter Jumper Association.
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.
