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Bill Hinz, President CEO/President, Western National BankMr. Hinz opened Western National Bank in February of 2005 with capital raised in the local business community. Prior to forming Western National Bank, Mr. Hinz was the founder, President and CEO of Sunrise Bank of Arizona which had two locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. He also formed similar banks in Albuquerque, NM and La Jolla, CA. Mr. Hinz, an Arizona native, is married with two children and resides in Paradise Valley, AZ. Mr. Hinz is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. |
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Bryan Kort, Managing Director, Specialty Markets BancMr. Kort has been involved in commercial lending and banking in Phoenix since 1992. He has been with Western National Bank since its inception working in the lending and retail divisions of the bank. Previously he was a Vice President with Sunrise Bank of Arizona. He is responsible for marketing, business development and managing customer relationships for SMB. Mr. Kort, a Phoenix native, resides in Phoenix with his wife and two children. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a B.S. degree in Finance and Real Estate. |
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Michael Abalos, President, Specialty Markets BancMr. Abalos began his banking career in 1990. Prior to SMB, he was most recently a vice president and division manager with Community Association Banc providing banking services to homeowners’ associations. He is responsible for overseeing operations and customer service of SMB. |
Larry Kosowsky, Relationship Manager, Specialty Markets BancMr. Kosowsky has been involved in banking for over 4 years. Prior to joining the SMB team he was a Personal Banker and Licensed Investment Adviser with Wells Fargo Bank. He is responsible for providing individualized customer service and relations to SMB clients. A Phoenix native, Mr. Kosowsky resides in Phoenix with his wife. |
