Pacific Western Expand CRE Team in Denver

The bank hires two new leaders advisors, Chris Erickson and Russ Schmucker, in its Denver office.

Pacific Western Bank has expanded its commercial real estate team in Denver with the addition of two senior leaders. Chris Erickson has joined the firm as EVP and regional manager of commercial real estate, and Russ Schmucker joins as SVP and regional manager of commercial banking.

Erickson brings more than 20 years of experience to the firm, and will focus on structure commercial real estate loans to help clients meet their financial objectives.

Schmucker will focus on supporting the company in becoming the partner of choice for business owners, developers and entrepreneurs in Colorado.