Reno – Mike Hix, senior vice president of executive banking at First Independent Bank, has joined the board of directors of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA).
Hix was confirmed during the board’s meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
Founded in 1959, the RSCVA is responsible for promoting Washoe County’s convention and tourism industries. The organization is governed by a 9-member board of directors representing a variety of business and community groups.
Hix brings to the position nearly 35 years in banking and lending experience, as well as strong ties and knowledge of the local business community. First Independent Bank is a division of Western Alliance Bank.
“I’m truly honored to serve alongside the esteemed directors of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority,” said Mike Hix, First Independent Bank. “It’s exciting to be part of a dedicated group working to build on the successes of the tourism and convention business — and to find new opportunities and markets where the RSCVA can expand.”
Hix is a proud graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno where he received a degree in Finance. He is also a graduate of the National Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma and the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. Hix also donates his time to a number of nonprofit organizations including Secret Witness, The First Tee of Northern Nevada and the Sparks Rotary Club.
About First Independent Bank
First Independent Bank is a division of Western Alliance Bank, the go-to bank for business in its growing markets. Founded in 1999, First Independent Bank offers a full spectrum of deposit, lending, treasury management, international banking and online banking products and services, plus superior service to meet the needs of local businesses. With seven offices in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Fallon, along with Western Alliance Bank’s robust national platform of specialized financial services, the banking division is a valued partner for Northern Nevada’s business, real estate, professional, municipal and nonprofit communities. Western Alliance Bank is the primary subsidiary of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bancorporation. With more than $15 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the fastest-growing bank holding companies in the U.S. and recognized as #10 on the Forbes 2016 “Best Banks in America” list. For more information, visit www.firstindependentnv.com.
About Western Alliance Bancorporation
With more than $15 billion in assets, top-performing Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the fastest-growing bank holding companies in the U.S. and recognized as #10 on the Forbes 2016 “Best Banks in America” list. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, is the go-to bank for business and succeeds with local teams of experienced bankers who deliver superior service and a full spectrum of deposit, lending, treasury management, international banking and online banking products and services. Western Alliance Bank operates full-service banking divisions: Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank. The bank also serves business customers through a robust national platform of specialized financial services including Corporate Finance, Equity Fund Resources, Hotel Franchise Finance, Life Sciences Group, Mortgage Warehouse Lending, Public and Nonprofit Finance, Renewable Resource Group, Resort Finance, Technology Finance and Alliance Association Bank. For more information, visit westernalliancebancorporation.com.
