Business Banking That’s Different
In Northern Nevada, First Independent Bank brings you banking to match the expanding opportunities of this growing region. Our local roots here in Nevada run deep. We also are backed by the extensive national reach and resources of our much-admired parent company, Western Alliance Bank, consistently one of the top-performing U.S. banks. First Independent Bank is dedicated to your success. We’re proud to serve small businesses that appreciate our active engagement, as well as large companies that have more complex banking and finance needs. Our expert bankers deliver smart, tailored solutions alongside a proven commitment to relationship banking – no matter the size of your company or enterprise. Simply put, First Independent Bank is different. Beyond our strong local credentials and powerful national capabilities, we are sharply focused on providing an outstanding customer experience that drives value. This means responsive decision-making that puts your timing and priorities first. Customers also benefit from working with one relationship manager who prioritizes understanding you and the unique needs of your business. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Jim DeVolld, Managing Director First Independent Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank
What Sets Us Apart
First Independent Bank makes a difference for
Experts Who Know Your Business
clients with commitment, knowledge, creativity,
We understand your industry and recognize the unique opportunities and challenges facing your business.
drive and true responsiveness. Being a proactive business bank means taking the time to learn your unique needs and goals so we can customize lending structures and solutions that are just right for you and your company.
Responsive Decision-Making Our entrepreneurial people have the acumen and authority to make prudent decisions quickly, with the power to cut through red tape.
Robust Solutions and State-of-the-Art Services We tailor loan, deposit, treasury management and other funding solutions that add value and make it easier for you to run your business.
A Dedicated Relationship Manager We’re known for providing personalized attention. Your single point of contact works closely with you on all your banking needs and connects you with our breadth of resources nationwide.
Access to Senior Management We provide access to bank leadership. Our senior management meets regularly with clients and takes an active role in your success.
It’s not just about understanding the numbers. It’s about a banker who understands your business. A one-to-one relationship with your banker – a banker who truly understands your business – is how First Independent Bank delivers on accountability.
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Industry Expertise
It takes a great deal of knowledge and banking experience to help companies succeed in our economy here in Northern Nevada. Our best-in-class bankers understand your industry and competitive environment from the inside out.
We Know Business in Nevada
Of course we have the well-designed products
Commercial and Residential Construction
and services you need, but we also provide thoughtful
Education
Private Equity and Venture Capital
counsel and valuable expertise as you move your
Gaming
Professional Services
business forward.
Healthcare
Real Estate Development
Homeowner Associations
Restaurant Franchises
Hotels
Small Business
Legal
Specialized Mortgage Services
Life Sciences
Technology and Innovation
Manufacturing and Logistics
Timeshare Resorts
Municipal and Local Governments
Wholesale and Distribution
Nonprofits
*All offers of credit are subject to credit approval.
What Clients Say
Our clients tell us they work with First Independent Bank because they don’t want to choose between genuine local commitment and powerful national resources. In fact, our customer-focused approach and range of resources give us the ability to create custom-tailored banking and financing solutions to help businesses meet their goals. We’re proud that this rare combination translates to long-term, productive relationships with our customers. You’ll benefit from the capabilities of a highly skilled banker who knows your business, your industry and your community, along with sophisticated products and flexible, innovative financial tools.
Fueling Growth for Golden Gate Petroleum While business leaders may praise pioneering techniques, lenders are not always eager to finance cutting-edge endeavors. But this wasn’t the case for Dennis O’Keefe, CEO of Golden Gate Petroleum, who cites his refreshing experience with First Independent Bank. Golden Gate Petroleum – a major supplier of biodiesel fuel on the West Coast including a fleet contract with the City and County of San Francisco – has successfully adapted to the changing needs of its marketplace since the company started in 1946. When new locomotive technology required Golden Gate Petroleum to reduce the sulfur content of its biodiesel fuel even further, O’Keefe knew the solution wouldn’t be easy or conventional. “We had to get creative. We decided to purchase a very expensive, very specialized piece of equipment called a hydrotreater, which takes sulfur out of diesel. The bank financed this,” says O’Keefe.
Dennis O’Keefe CEO, Golden Gate Petroleum
“First Independent Bank is a great partner for us. Our relationship goes way beyond transactional – they give me unique and valuable insights about the community and the service is very high quality.”
In the past, Golden Gate Petroleum had worked with First Independent Bank on more straightforward real estate loans for gas stations, truck stops and part of a new refinery. Financing the hydrotreater was a leap of faith. “The situation was extremely complex and the equipment we needed was highly specialized and very expensive,” explains O’Keefe. “But because of our history with the bank and the kind of business bank First Independent is, they went the extra distance to try to understand our needs. That is a special relationship.”
Community Involvement
People at First Independent Bank care deeply about improving quality of life in local communities across Northern Nevada. We support affordable housing, education, job creation, workforce development, arts and culture, and so much more. First Independent Bank’s concentrated efforts in small business lending create opportunity that adds economic vitality at every level. And we always dedicate resources, time and talent to high-impact community service organizations that help low- to moderate-income individuals.
Giving Back in Nevada From teaching financial literacy classes to high school students to collecting warm coats for neighbors in need – and nearly everything in between – First Independent Bank team members reach far into the community to support important local efforts. We are dedicated to giving back through grants, donations and volunteering for a wide range of diverse causes across Northern Nevada.
Some of the Many Organizations We Support Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
First Independent Bank, like every division of Western Alliance Bank, has a strong track record for community commitment.
Communities in Schools Eddy House
Community Impact Across Western Alliance in 2020
$937.6 million in loans directed to 5,948 small businesses
6,071 hours
of community service by our people helped 83 organizations
$358.6 million
in Community Development Loans supported 17,844 jobs and created 358 units of affordable housing
2,916 students
in 29 Title 1 schools participated in 5,355 hours of “Financial Cents” financial literacy classes provided by our bank
$2.2 million
donated to high-impact local organizations in response to COVID-19, from PPE for first responders to help for hungry families
Hot August Nights Foundation
$2.3 million
in down-payment assistance grants through the Federal Home Loan Bank put a new home within reach for 112 families
$88 million
dedicated to new community investments, primarily for school districts serving economically challenged families
Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Northern Nevada Northern Nevada Hopes Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Reno Rodeo Foundation Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity University of Nevada, Reno
How We Work
Our culture is entrepreneurial, just like the businesses we bank. Agile and client-focused, First Independent Bank fosters a shared sense of purpose that helps bankers move quickly for customers. How we work isn’t just a benefit for clients: It also helps us attract and retain the best bankers, who find a welcome environment for fresh ideas, collaboration and the flexibility to do what’s right for our business customers and for the bank. We thrive in fast-paced environments. We have high standards and strive for excellence in everything we do. And every team member can have a real impact. Our bank invests in the people and expertise our clients count on with innovative programs – from demanding college internships and outside-the-box management training to engaging professional development opportunities.
Working at First Independent Bank is all about opportunities and possibilities.
Western Alliance Bank
First Independent Bank is part of Western Alliance Bank, one of the country’s top-performing financial institutions. Western Alliance Bank is unique because
Boundary-less Banking Western Alliance’s structure produces seamless banking for businesses, whether they are located in our regional geographies or anywhere else in the country. Our cohesive approach puts customers at the center of everything.
we offer businesses the best of both worlds: the resources and sophisticated services and solutions of a national bank along with the flexibility, commitment and market knowledge of a bank with strong regional roots.
Kenneth Vecchione President and CEO, Western Alliance Bank
“Our passion gives us energy and drive to think big and do more. Our first responsibility is always to our clients, and we bring them expert bankers who know their industry and market. Their caring, consistent and personal touch – combined with providing tailored solutions – supports our customers’ growth ambitions.”
Divisions and subsidiaries of Western Alliance Bank. Member FDIC.
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Western Alliance Bank
We Serve Clients Around the Country Western Alliance offers clients smart banking designed for nearly every facet of the economy. This ranges from commercial real estate and manufacturing to professional services, healthcare, hospitality and more, as well as extensive experience in the technology and innovation sector.
One of Forbes’ Best Banks in America Year After Year
#1 Best-Performing Among 50 Largest Public U.S. Banks
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One of the Country’s Top-Performing Financial Institutions
S&P Global Market Intelligence 2020
Clients around the country appreciate Western Alliance’s creativity, strategic thinking and industry-by-industry focus.
1,900+ Employees Nationwide
Specialized Mortgage Services
Rick Arvielo CEO, New American Funding
Long Term Deposit Rating A2 | Moody’s Investor Service
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WAL Loan Growth 538% WAL Deposit Growth 498%
538% Loan Growth
2020 Year-End
498% Deposit Growth
398%
318% 256% 211% 163%
60% 0% 0% 2010
13% 6% 2011
35% 21% 2012
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Gaming
259%
173%
Technology and Innovation
125%
67%
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“Their entrepreneurial approach really matches ours. We’ve moved all of our accounts over.” Donn Mitchell CFO, Foundation Gaming and Entertainment Group
47% 2013
“For a business of our size, access to capital means everything. We’ve come to rely on Western Alliance Bank to supply the capital and wise counsel we require to be successful. We were able to achieve significant short-term growth without missing a beat.” Todd Theodora President and CEO, Theodora Oringher PC
218%
98%
“Western Alliance was the first bank interested in providing us with more things we need outside the focus of the original relationship. It’s refreshing to have a banking partner that is not a one-trick pony.”
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“The combination of sector-specific banking expertise plus a real focus on responsive client service has made Bridge Bank a strong resource for MasterClass — and for other fast-growing technology companies.” Win Cheva General Counsel, MasterClass
Our Locations
Kietzke
Robb Drive
5335 Kietzke Ln. Reno, NV 89511 (775) 828-2000
6290 Sharlands Ave. Reno, NV 89523 (775) 746-3000
Carson City
Sparks Industrial
1818 E. College Pkwy. Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 682-4747
980 S. McCarran Blvd. Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 358-1300
Fallon
Sparks Marina
2061 W. Williams Ave. Fallon, NV 89406 (775) 423-9586
725 Sparks Blvd. Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 358-8400
Turn to us for expert solutions to move your business forward.
firstindependentnv.com | (775) 828-2000
First Independent Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank. Member FDIC.
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