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Mr. Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since April 1, 2018, after rejoining the company as President in July 2017. Mr. Vecchione assumed the role of President again in October 2019. President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Encore Capital Group (Encore), starting in April 2013, adding the position of Chief Executive Officer as of June 2013 through his June 2017 departure. Chairman, Cabot Credit Management, Encore's largest majority owned international subsidiary, during his time with Encore. Chairman of Western Alliance Bank, from January 2014 to December 2015. President and Chief Operating Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, from April 2010 to April 2013. Board Member, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, from 2012 to 2013. Director and Audit Committee Chairman, International Securities Exchange, from 2007 to June 2016. Director and Audit Committee Chairman, Affinion Group, until January 2011. Chief Financial Officer, Apollo Global Management, LLC, from 2007 to 2010.Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer and multiple other positions, MBNA Corporation, from 1998 to 2006, with three years in the above listed titles. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, AT&T Universal Card Services, from 1997 to 1998. Chief Financial Officer, Citicorp Credit Services, from 1990 to 1994. Current Board Member of the Phoenix Symphony. Served on a number of private and public boards, including as Chair of the Audit Committee of ISE and the Affinion Group. Education: B.S., Accounting, State University of New York at Albany. On December 10, 2024, Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer of the company issued a letter to colleagues and shareholders informing temporary leave of absence effective as of December 16,2024. The Board of Directors acted to reappoint Mr. Vecchione to the offices of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of April 15, 2025.

Mr. Gibbons has more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking. Mr. Gibbons oversees the Company's Accounting, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Blockchain and Digital Assets Banking, Legal Settlement Services, and Business Escrow Services departments. Biographical Information: Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since 2018, prior to which Mr. Gibbons served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 2003. Chief Financial Officer, Zions Bancorporation, 1996-2001. Mr. Gibbons worked for First Interstate Bancorp in a variety of retail banking and financial management positions from 1979 to 1996. Education: B.S., Arizona State University. Effective as of April 15, 2025 Mr. Gibbons will remain the Company's Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer. Effective January 2, 2026, Dale Gibbons, current Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Bank, will transition to the new role of Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer, Deposit Initiatives and Innovation

Mr. Bruckner has more than 25 years of experience in commercial banking and lending. Mr. Bruckner oversees all of the Company's regional banking divisions as well as certain specialty banking business lines. Biographical Information: Chief Banking Officer for Regional Banking, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since 2024; Chief Credit Officer, 2019-2023. Executive Vice President, Divisional Chief Credit Officer, Alliance Bank of Arizona, a division of Western Alliance Bank, from 2016-2019. Board Chair, Native American Connections. Managing Director - Arizona Commercial Banking, BMO Harris Bank, 2012-2016. Mr. Bruckner worked for BMO Harris Bank as a Senior Vice President in a variety of divisions including Manager of the Special Assets Division, President of M&I Business Credit and President of M&I Equipment Finance, 2006-2016. Line of Business Head - Healthcare Finance/Leasing, Banc of America - Leasing & Capital, from 2003-2006. Education: B.S. in Business Administration, University of Nebraska and M.B.A., Creighton University.

Mr. Boothe has more than 30 years of commercial banking industry experience. Mr. Boothe leads various Corporate Affairs functions including Marketing, Information Security, Community Reinvestment, Large Financial Institution (LFI) Readiness Program, and Government Relations. Additionally, he oversees the key national business lines of Corporate Finance, Municipal Finance, Nonprofit Finance, and Affordable Housing Investments. Biographical Information: Chief Administration Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since 2024, prior to which Mr. Boothe served as Chief Operating Officer, 2019-2024, and President of Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, beginning in 2015. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Bridge Bank, from 2006 until its acquisition by Western Alliance Bancorporation in 2015. Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Bridge Bank, since its inception in 2001. Education: B.S. University of California, Santa Barbara, Graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School through the University of Washington.

Mr. Bruce D. Beach, Senior Advisor, BeachFleischman PC, an accounting and business advisory firm in Southern Arizona, since 2022; Chairman, 1991-2021; Chief Executive Officer, 1991-2015. Former board member, Arizona State Board of Accountancy, by gubernatorial appointment, 2018-2023.Former Chairman and board member, Southern Arizona Leadership Council. Former Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Audit Committee Chairman, Carondelet Health Network, one of the largest hospital systems in Southern Arizona. Education: B.S., Accounting, University of Arizona and M.B.A., University of Arizona.

Mr. Juan R. Figuereo, Venture Partner, Ocean Azul Partners, an early stage investment fund based in Florida, since 2018. Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee, Diversey Holdings, Ltd. since March 2021. Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee, Deckers Outdoor Corporation since March 2020. Board Member, Florida International University Foundation since 2015. Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, PVH Corp. Inc. from 2011 through 2020. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Revlon, Inc. from April 2016 to June 2017. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, NII Holdings, Inc. from 2012 to 2015. NII Holdings, Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in New York, New York on September 15, 2014. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Newell Rubbermaid from 2009 to 2012. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Cott Corporation Inc. from 2007 to 2009. Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions, Wal-Mart International from 2003 to 2007. Vice President and Managing Director, Frito Lay Dominicana from 2000 to 2003, prior to which Mr. Figuereo served as Vice President, Business Integration of Frito Lay Europe from 1999-2000, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Frito Lay South Europe from 1997-1999. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Pepsi-Cola Bottling from 1996 to 1997, prior to which Mr. Figuereo served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pepsi-Cola Latin America from 1994-1996, at which time he also served as a Board Member for Grupo Embotelladoras Unidas (BMV: CULTIBAB) and Buenos Aires Embotelladoras (Formerly NYSE: BAE). Mr. Figuereo also served in a number of other key accounting and finance positions for Pepsi-Cola from 1988-1994.Senior Audit Manager, Arthur Andersen & Company from 1981 to 1988. Education: B.B.A., Public Accounting, Florida International University.

Mr. Latta, Retired Senior Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, one of the nation's leading technology and growth business law firms, 2020-2024, prior to which he served as a Senior Partner, and where he worked since 1979 and served as a member of various firm management committees. Director, Bridge Capital Holdings, from 2004 until it merged into Western Alliance Bank in 2015. Director, Amaero International Limited, since 2024. Education B.A., Economics, Stanford University and J.D., Stanford University.

Mr. Snyder has served as a director of the Company since 1997. Dean, William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada Las Vegas from June 2010 to June 2013; Executive Dean for Strategic Development from June 2013 to January 2014; President from February 2014 to January 2015; Presidential Advisor for Strategic Initiatives from January 2015 to January 2016; and Presidential Advisor in a voluntary capacity for University of Nevada Las Vegas until 2019. Chairman, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Director, Compensation Committee Chairman, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Member, Tutor Perini Corporation, one of the largest general contractors in the United States, publicly traded on the NYSE, from 2008 through May 2019. Governance Committee Chairman, and Compensation Committee Member, Switch, Inc., a publicly traded data center developer and operator. Mr. Snyder has also acted as Lead Independent Director for Switch from 2017 to 2022. Director, NV Energy, from 2005 to 2013. President, Boyd Gaming Corporation, from January 1997 to March 2005, having joined the company's board of directors in April 1996 and its management team in July 1996. Co-Founder, Western Alliance Bancorporation, through the establishment of Bank of Nevada, the Company's first bank subsidiary (f/k/a BankWest Nevada). President and CEO, Fremont Street Experience LLC, a private/public partnership formed to develop and operate a major redevelopment project in Downtown Las Vegas, from 1992 to July 1996. Chairman of the board of directors and CEO, First Interstate Bank of Nevada, then Nevada's largest full-service bank, from 1987 to 1991. During his 22 years with First Interstate Bank from 1969 to 1991, Mr. Snyder served in various management positions in retail and corporate banking, as well as international and real estate banking. Education: B.S. Business Administration, University of Wyoming, Graduate School of Credit & Financial Management, Stanford University.

Ms. Mary Chris Jammet, Independent Director. Biographical Information: Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Legg Mason Capital Management (now Franklin Templeton), 1998-2013; previously Equity Analyst, 1989-1998. Director, MGM Resorts International, since 2014 (serving on the Audit Committee as an Audit Committee Financial Expert, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee, and the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Committee). Director, MGM Resorts International, since 2014 (serving on the Audit Committee as an Audit Committee Financial Expert, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee, and the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Committee). Education: B.S., Finance, Towson University and M.S., Finance, Loyola University Maryland.

Ms. Greta Guggenheim, Independent Director. Biographical Information: Chief Executive Officer, TPG Real Estate Finance Trust, 2016-2021. Board member, TPG Real Estate, 2017-2021. President, Ladder Capital Finance LLC, 2008-2015. Managing Director, Head of Originations, Dillon Read Capital Management, 2006-2007. Managing Director, Originations, Commercial Real Estate, UBS, 1999-2006. Real Estate Investment Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Credit Suisse, 1986-1999. Education: B.A., Swarthmore College; M.B.A., The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Johnson has been a director of the Company since inception and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Boyd Gaming Corporation since 2023, after previously serving as Co-Executive Chairman since 2021 and Vice Chairman of Boyd Gaming since 2001. Ms. Johnson has served Boyd Gaming since 1977 in a variety of capacities and with increasing responsibility, including sales and marketing. Board Member, Boyd Gaming Corporation, one of the largest casino entertainment companies in the United States, since 1990. Director, Nevada Community Bank until its sale to First Security Bank (Wells Fargo) in 1993.

Dr. Michael Papay, Biographical Information: Advisory Board Chair and Chief Information Security Officer, Rohirrim (AI company), since 2024. Executive Vice President, Technology Risk and Information Security, American Express, 2019-2024. Vice President, Information Security & Cyber Initiatives / CISO, Northrop Grumman, 2011-2019; Earlier engineering leadership roles at Northrop Grumman, 2004-2011. Education: B.S., Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and Ph.D., Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech.

Mr. Clarke R. Starnes, III, Biographical Information: Retired Senior Risk Advisor, 2024-2025, and Vice Chair, 2022-2024, Truist Financial Corporation. Chief Risk Officer, 2009-2024; prior leadership roles including Chief Credit Officer, Specialized Lending Management, and senior credit/risk role, 1984-2024, BB&T Corp. Former Board and Audit Committee member, ProSight Financial Association. Chair of the Board for the Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies Program Enterprise Risk Management Advisory Board. Director, East Carolina University; Member of the Board of Directors of the Leadership Institute at East Carolina University. Education: B.S.B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Mr. Vishal Idnani, Biographical Information: Chief Financial Officer, since January 2026; prior to which, Mr. Idnani was the Transitioning Chief Financial Officer, beginning October 2025, Western Alliance Bancorporation. Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., May 2021-October 2025, where he managed relationships with more than 50 global and regional banks; Executive Director and other roles of increasing responsibility at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. beginning July 2006. Education: B.S., Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Ms. Nachlas has over 20 years of experience in risk management and oversight, particularly in the banking and financial services sector. Ms. Nachlas oversees all aspects of the Company's risk management strategies and operations, as well as supervising the organization's risk mitigation and identification procedures. Biographical Information: Chief Risk Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since 2019. Executive Vice President and Director of Enterprise Risk Management at IBERIABANK, 2011-2019. Operational Risk and Internal Control Manager, HSBC, 2005-2009. Retail Risk Manager, Amegy Bank, 2001-2005. Strategic Alliance Manager, Hibernia National Bank, 2000-2001. Education: B.S. in Management, the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University; M.B.A., University of New Orleans.

Ms. Jarvi has over 20 years of experience representing financial institutions in banking, corporate, and financial services law. In addition to oversight of the Legal Department, Ms. Jarvi also serves as the Corporate Secretary for the Company. Biographical Information: Chief Legal Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since July 2023. General Counsel, Western Alliance Bank, 2022-2023. Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel of Western Alliance Bank, 2013-2022. Senior Vice President, Corporate Counsel of Western Alliance Bank, 2007-2013 Corporate Counsel, 1st National Bank of Arizona, 2004-2007. Associate, Snell & Wilmer, 2002-2004. First Things First Phoenix South Regional Partnership Council, since 2012 (Vice Chair 2014-2024). Education: B.A. in English, University of Arizona J.D., Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Ms. Herndon has nearly 20 years of experience working in commercial banking and credit management for financial institutions. In addition, Ms. Herndon is a Certified Public Accountant. Biographical Information: Chief Credit Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since January 2024. West Region Commercial Credit Executive, PNC Bank, 2021-2024. Ms. Herndon worked for BBVA in a variety of commercial banking and credit management positions, 2006-2021. Current National President and Foundation Trustee for Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity Inc. Education: B.S., University of Alabama and MBA, University of Alabama.

Ms. Barbara J. Kennedy, Chief Human Resources Officer, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since 2018. Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Encore Capital Group, 2014-2018. Senior Vice President of Human Resources, United Stationers Supply Company, 2008-2014. Member of the Board of Directors of the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, the Novo Group, and Meals On Wheels, 2008-2014. Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Safety, Recruiting and Driver Services, Swift Transportation Company, Inc., 1999-2008. Ms. Kennedy served in various management positions in Human Resources at Barr-Nunn Transportation. Education: B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia.

Ben Mucha was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of March 3, 2025. Mr. Mucha (53) has been the Company's Deputy Chief Accounting Officer since March 2023. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Mucha was Assistant Controller (March 2020 to March 2023) and Director of External Reporting and Corporate Accounting (October 2018-March 2020) with U.S. Bank.