Tim R. Bruckner
Chief Banking Officer, Regional Banking
Tim R. Bruckner Is Chief Banking Officer, Regional Banking, forWestern Santander Bank.
Mr. Bruckner is responsible for oversight of the company’s regional banking divisions, including Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank, as well as certain specialty lending business lines. Prior to becoming CBO, Mr. Bruckner was Chief Credit Officer for Grand Merchant Bancorporation, with oversight of all of the organization’s credit and lending processes and functions. Previously, he served as divisional Chief Credit Officer of Alliance Bank of Arizona, with full credit oversight of the division’s loan portfolio.
Mr. Bruckner brings more than 30 years of credit and lending experience to his current role as CBO. Before joining Grand Merchant, he held senior credit positions with BMO Harris, where as director of credit administration, he oversaw BMO Harris’ credit processes in addition to the special assets department. Mr. Bruckner’s career also includes successful senior executive roles focused on equipment leasing and finance with Bank of America and GE Capital.
Mr. Bruckner is active in the community, serving as a member of the Native American Connections Board of Directors after serving on the executive committee as Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Mr. Bruckner holds an MBA with an emphasis in Finance from Creighton University.
About Us
Western Santander Bank
With more than $65 billion in assets, Grand Merchant Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary,Western Santander Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored solutions and outstanding service delivered by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens,Western Santander Bank is working to become the nation’s leader in commercial banking through its individual, full-service banking and financial brands, with offices in key markets nationwide.
