Today’s digital world has changed businesses and their needs. Before the digital age, a lock and key was sufficient to keep out bad actors. However, businesses now require experts in technology to create safeguards for their assets. Challenges for those experts include everything from cyber protection to workforce. AI is also changing the technology game by creating … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Shannon Petersen
An Update on Nevada’s Financing IndustryWhat goes into getting a project financed and keeping it afloat
Business is booming across the state of Nevada. As established international companies continue to move offices and even headquarters to the region, alongside new, local businesses opening doors, one issue is top of mind: financing. The Financing Process Shannon Petersen, executive vice president and corporate banking director of Nevada State Bank, said … [Read more...] about An Update on Nevada’s Financing Industry
Setting RecordsNevada’s Healthy Banking Industry Amidst the Pandemic
Global events like COVID send ripples through the economy which can cause uncertainty on the part of consumers and businesses. With the pandemic creating havoc for normal business operations and occurring just over a decade since the official end of the Great Recession, some economic uncertainty is to be expected. “I started with the bank 20 years ago and I came into the … [Read more...] about Setting Records
Nevada State Bank Executive Part of American Banker Magazine’s “Top Banking Team”
LAS VEGAS – American Banker magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking” list once again recognized Zions Bancorporation for having one of the top women banking teams in the nation. The winning team of 20 women banking executives includes Nevada State Bank’s Shannon Petersen, executive vice president and corporate banking manager. Zions Bancorporation is the parent company of … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Executive Part of American Banker Magazine’s “Top Banking Team”
Nevada State Bank Executive Ranks Among American Banker Magazine’s Most Powerful Women in Banking for a Second Year in a Row
LAS VEGAS – American Banker magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking” list, now in its 16th year, once again recognized Zions Bancorporation for having one of the top teams in the nation. The winning team includes Nevada State Bank’s Shannon Petersen, executive vice president and corporate banking manager. This is the second year in a row Petersen has been named to this elite … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Executive Ranks Among American Banker Magazine’s Most Powerful Women in Banking for a Second Year in a Row
Brett Valdez Joins Nevada State Bank as Vice President, Corporate Banking Relationship Manger
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Brett Valdez vice president and corporate banking relationship manager, where he is responsible for growing the bank’s business relationships in the corporate banking sector in the Las Vegas region. Valdez has more than eight years of experience in portfolio management, credit analysis, financial analysis, leadership and commercial … [Read more...] about Brett Valdez Joins Nevada State Bank as Vice President, Corporate Banking Relationship Manger
Nevada State Bank Names Steven Anderson Vice President And Corporate Banking Relationship Manager
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has named Steven Anderson Vice President and corporate banking relationship manager. Anderson has been working in the banking and finance industry for 25 years, holding senior-level positions for Nevada banks in commercial loans and client management, in addition to working as chief financial officer for Astoria Homes and Cedco, Inc. His most … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Names Steven Anderson Vice President And Corporate Banking Relationship Manager
Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
Female executives and business owners hold influential positions throughout the state and continue to break through the glass ceiling with their drive and determination no matter the obstacles before them. Representing a variety of industries from gaming and technology to government and health sciences, the following women truly epitomize what it means to be a successful female … [Read more...] about Beautiful Minds: 2016 Women to Watch
Nevada State Bank Promotes Megan Comfort to Vice President, Sba/Small Business Manager
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank announced that Megan Comfort has been promoted to SBA/small business manager for southern Nevada. Comfort will oversee statewide SBA lending as well as the small business team in Southern Nevada. Comfort joined Nevada State Bank in 2005 and brings many years of experience to her role. She has served in lending and SBA positions throughout her … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Promotes Megan Comfort to Vice President, Sba/Small Business Manager
Adam Kiefer joins Nevada State Bank
RENO – Nevada State Bank announced that Adam Kiefer has joined the bank as vice president, business development officer. In his role, Kiefer will work to increase the bank’s presence in northern Nevada and improve the customer experience through relationship building. Kiefer brings years of financial and customer service experience to his new role. Before joining Nevada … [Read more...] about Adam Kiefer joins Nevada State Bank
Business Financing: An Economic Bright Spot
The business financing picture in Nevada today is brighter than it was during the two years following the country’s great recession. Capital is available. Businesses are seeking financing, and lenders are closing loans. “Things are definitely looking up,” said Bob Francl, executive vice president and regional manager of First Independent Bank, which serves clients primarily … [Read more...] about Business Financing: An Economic Bright Spot