The Nevada Bankers Association (NBA) announced the appointment of its
2025-2026 board of directors, a slate of experienced banking professionals dedicated to advancing Nevada’s financial industry and serving communities across the Silver State.
Ivan Ferraz, senior vice president and commercial banking leader for Wells Fargo Bank, has been elected chair of the board, bringing a wealth of industry expertise and a deep commitment to fostering innovation and stability in Nevada’s banking sector. Ferraz is the market executive and head of commercial banking for Nevada at Wells Fargo, based in Las Vegas. With 25 years in commercial banking – including 20 at Wells Fargo – he leads a team serving middle market and large corporate clients across Nevada. He has held leadership roles in trade services and investor real estate and began his Wells Fargo career in 2005 as a senior relationship manager in Arizona.
Joining Ferraz in executive positions are Spencer Hafen, president and CEO of Nevada Bank & Trust, serving as incoming chair; vice chair Carolyn Crocket, president and chief credit officer at First Security Bank of Nevada; secretary Al Welch, the Bank of America Las Vegas market president; and treasurer Bill Paredes, Bank of Nevada managing director of commercial banking. Their collective experience spans decades of leadership in financial services, regulatory policy and community engagement.
Scott Johnson, Valley Bank of Nevada executive vice president and chief financial officer, who served as chair during the previous term, will continue to provide valued guidance as the immediate past chair.
The NBA also welcomes the leadership and insight of its 2025–2026 directors:
- Matt Baca, Plumas Bank senior vice president, commercial lending
- Steve Borgna, Nevada State Bank executive vice president and senior state credit administrator
- Adrian Gruebler, Toyota Financial Savings chief financial officer
- Robert Sandhu, First Savings Bank president
- Vjollca Tarjan, Enterprise Bank & Trust Nevada regional president
“Our Board reflects the diversity, strength and vision of Nevada’s banking community,” said Phyllis Gurgevich, NBA president and CEO. “As changes in technology, regulation and customer expectations reshape our industry, I’m confident this team will lead with integrity and innovation.”
The association represents the interests of Nevada’s banking industry, advocating for sound public policy, providing professional education, and promoting the economic growth of Nevada’s communities.
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