Leadership
We at Sunwest Bank realize that there are plenty of banks to choose from today, most preaching about their “relationship banking” and “great customer service.” Our management team and Board of Directors realize that these are more than catchy slogans, but disciplined business principles. We are committed to the service of our customers.
Sunwest Bank focuses on small-to-mid-size businesses, with relationship managers specializing in niche industries and markets. The team is seasoned, with an entrepreneurial spirit and thought process connected with a relationship-based client experience.
Board of Directors
 | Eric Hovde |  | Carson Lappetito |
 | Steve Reenders |  | Ben Xiang |
 | Russ Wertz |  | Mike Moorhead |
 | Jonathan Cheng |
Executive Management
| Eric Hovde – Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
| Carson Lappetito – President |
 | Kent Smith – Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
 | Matt March – Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer |
 | John Houten – Executive Vice President, Head of Real Estate Lending |
 | Ben Frank – Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Lending |
 | Paul Simmons – Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer |
 | Scott Temby – Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer |
Senior Management
 | Chad Canter – Senior Vice President, Market Area President, Utah |
 | Don Satiroff – Senior Vice President, Market Area President, Arizona |
 | Dwight Flenniken III – Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer |
 | Justin Archuleta – Senior Vice President, Market Area President, Idaho |
 | Kara Trebs – Senior Vice President, Director Human Capital |
 | Sanya Allmaras – Senior Vice President, Director of Operations |
 | Thomas Chavez – Senior Vice President, SBA Sales Manager |