Donald D. Snyder named Chairman of Bank of Nevada Board of Directors
(Las Vegas) - Bank of Nevada announced today that Donald D. Snyder has been elected Chairman of its Board of Directors. A co-founder of the bank, Mr. Snyder has served on its board and has also been a board member of the bank's parent company, Western Alliance Bancorporation, since 1996.
A leader in Nevada banking, business and civic organizations, Snyder has held multiple positions in executive management and as a corporate director for a wide range of private and publically held companies including numerous non-profit community building efforts in Las Vegas and Nevada as a whole. He began his banking career with First Interstate Bank in California in 1969 and served as Chairman and CEO of First Interstate Bank of Nevada from 1987 to1991. He later joined Boyd Gaming Corporation as a member of the Board of Directors and in 1997 was named President, a position he held until his retirement in 2005.
"We are delighted to have Don as Chairman," said Bank of Nevada CEO Bruce Hendricks. "Don's experience in banking and business gives him a unique understanding of today''s complex banking environment and the needs of our local businesses and community," he continued.
"As one of the Bank's founders, it has been extremely gratifying to see Bank of Nevada grow by staying focused on its original promise - giving businesses experienced local bankers who know them and who go the extra mile," said Snyder. He continued, "I want to thank our former Chairman Art Marshall for his 15 years of outstanding leadership and look forward to working closely with our CEO Bruce Hendricks, our board members and our excellent banking team."
Snyder currently serves on the Board of Directors of NV Energy, Tutor Perini Corporation and Switch Communications Group. In addition to holding leadership positions in a number of nonprofit and pubic service organizations, he also serves as the volunteer Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and has played an integral role in its development since the mid-nineties.
About Bank of Nevada
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Bank of Nevada is structured as a 'super community bank' providing a broader product array and larger credit capacity than a traditional community bank and a staff of experienced relationship managers who serve as a single point of contact for bank clients. Through a dedicated single relationship manager, clients have direct access to senior level banking professionals and concierge-style personal service for business and personal banking needs. Bank of Nevada's commitment to personal service began when the Bank was founded in 1994. Bank of Nevada has assets of approximately $3 billion and is an affiliate of Western Alliance Bancorporation. For more information on Bank of Nevada, visit www.bankofnevada.com. Member FDIC.
