The Commercial Banking Advisory Board is composed of accomplished professionals and thought leaders from the banking sector who offer valuable insights and strategic advice. The board plays a pivotal role in guiding the direction of the department’s initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry trends and emerging practices. By fostering collaboration between academia and the commercial banking industry, the board helps prepare students for successful careers and drives innovation in banking education and research.
- Ozair Bilgrami, SVP
Wells Fargo Bank - Eric Boos, VP
Bank of Nevada - Lisa Fitch, SVP
Umpqua Bank - Phyllis Gurgevich, President
Nevada Bankers Association - Ming Lamb, SVP
Bank of America - Kevin McConahey, Director
Toyota Financial Savings Bank - Stephanie Mevius, Banker
JP Morgan Chase Bank - David Navarro , Market Director
Umpqua Bank - Shannon Peterson, EVP
Nevada State Bank - Michael Pizzi, SVP
MidFirst Bank - Dennette Suddeth, Regional President
PNC Bank - Ryan Sullivan, President and CEO
GBank - Chris Swendseid, CFO
Meadows Bank - Lauren Vickery, SVP
CreditOne Bank - Clark Wood, Market President
US Bank - James York, President and CEO
Valley Bank of Nevada