Western Alliance Bank announced that it has appointed Kristen Hillenbrand as Head of Treasury Management Sales, overseeing the bank?s national treasury operations. In this role, Hillenbrand leads a nationwide team of Treasury Management directors, officers, advisors, and payables and receivables consultants dedicated to designing and delivering tailored solutions and an elevated client experience to businesses of all sizes from coast to coast. Hillenbrand joined Western Alliance Bank in 2024 as managing director of Treasury Management Sales following 17 years with Wells Fargo, where she held senior leadership roles in treasury, merchant and payment solutions.

Hillenbrand?s team works with clients and banking experts across Western Alliance?s 30-plus industry specialties. She brings experience that spans middle-market businesses to publicly traded and Fortune 500 companies, as well as Am Law 200 firms. Her background provides deep insight into complex governance structures, regulatory requirements and sophisticated cash flow management strategies. Hillenbrand holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Northern Arizona University, where she graduated cum laude.

She is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals of Arizona.