Melissa Murphy brings nearly 25 years of experience in commercial real estate to her role as Senior Director of Commercial Real Estate at Torrey Pines Bank, having joined the team in November 2021.
In her role, Melissa is responsible for leading a team that works with real estate developers and investors, home builders and value-added property owners to finance a variety of asset types, including office, retail, multi-family, industrial, hospitality, single-tenant, high-end homes, self-storage, and land acquisition and development.
Prior to joining Torrey Pines Bank, Melissa spent 17 years in management at Bank of the West, where she served as the Director of Commercial Real Estate, and six years at Wells Fargo as the Assistant Vice President of Commercial Real Estate.
Melissa graduated from the University of San Diego (1998) with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She also attended Pacific Coast Banking School, a prestigious, graduate-level management education program that is focused specifically on the financial services industry.
About Us
Torrey Pines Bank
Torrey Pines Bank, the Southern California division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers relationship banking that puts clients at the center of everything. Founded in 2003, Torrey Pines Bank offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions delivered with outstanding service. With offices throughout San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County, Torrey Pines Bank is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $70 billion in assets. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2023 by American Banker and Bank Director. As a regional bank with significant national capabilities, Torrey Pines Bank delivers the reach, resources and local market expertise that make a difference for customers.
