DENVER – April 25, 2012 – First Western Trust (“First Western”) announced today that Christopher Viscardi will serve as vice president of the firm’s Cherry Creek location. In this role, Viscardi will lead the office’s asset strategies and lending efforts, among other services. “Chris emanates the entrepreneurial spirit that’s at the core of First Western,”… Read More

DENVER – April 23, 2012 – First Western Trust (“First Western”) announced today that Lynn Sullivan will serve as senior vice president and human capital manager for First Western Financial, Inc., the holding company of First Western. “Lynn’s deep knowledge of the industry makes her the optimal manager of our talent throughout the West,” said… Read More

JACKSON HOLE, WYO. – April 18, 2012 – First Western Trust (First Western) is pleased to announce that it has expanded its established trust operation to Jackson Hole. The office, known as First Western Trust – Jackson Hole, has officially opened its doors at the following address: 690 S. Highway 89, Suite 200 Jackson Hole,… Read More

DENVER – March 27, 2012 – First Western Trust (“First Western”) is pleased to announce that Paula Hendrickson is named among the top 50 advisors in the 2012 edition of 401kWire’s annual “500 Most Influential Advisors in Defined Contribution” list. She was among the top 300 advisors in both 2009 and 2010. “Paula’s rapid rise… Read More

SCOTTSDALE– March 19, 2012 – First Western Trust (“First Western”) announced today that Jim Winterton will serve as a senior vice president in the firm’s Scottsdale office, where he will spearhead the office’s lending efforts as well as underwriting, among other services. “Jim is a well-established Arizona financial professional, and we look forward to his… Read More

LARAMIE, WYO. – February 28, 2012 – First Western Trust (First Western) is pleased to announce today its acquisition of the Trust Department of First National Bank of Wyoming. This is First Western’s introduction to Wyoming, a move that will incorporate First National Bank of Wyoming’s existing Trust Department employees into First Western. “We’re thrilled… Read More

PHOENIX—JANUARY 24, 2012—First Western Trust (“First Western”) announced today that Victor Alonzo will serve as president of the firm’s Phoenix office. He was previously senior vice president. Alonzo brings to his new First Western role more than 30 years of experience in building and fostering client relationships as well as extensive banking and portfolio management… Read More

BOULDER—JANUARY 24, 2012—First Western Trust (“First Western”) announced today that Matt Gorr will serve as president of the firm’s Boulder office. He was previously senior vice president. In addition to extensive relationship management experience, Gorr brings to his new First Western role more than 16 years of lending and bank management experience. As president of… Read More

LOS ANGELES—January 11, 2011—First Western Trust (“First Western”) appoints Nadine E. Danziger as senior private banker at the firm’s Los Angeles office. First Western, headquartered in the West, was built for those with entrepreneurial spirits. Focused on high-touch, personalized service, First Western brings together a strong team of in-house experts with more than 30 years… Read More

LOS ANGELES—December 7, 2011—First Western Trust Bank (“First Western”) announces the appointment of Andrew “Pete” Ewing as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ewing joined First Western’s wealth planning team, led by Tim Morphy, President, in October. First Western, headquartered in the West, brings together a strong team of… Read More