John McAfee

About John McAfee

With a diverse background in banking, lending, and business development, I’ve built a reputation for driving growth, optimizing operations, and delivering consistent client success. Throughout my career, I’ve blended strategic leadership with hands-on execution—leading teams, developing innovative solutions, and consistently exceeding performance goals.My leadership style is influenced by my sports background. As a former USA Hockey Official and President of USA Hockey Officiating in Colorado Springs, I honed critical skills in communication, decision-making under pressure, and managing high-stakes operations. Officiating at prestigious events such as West Point and Air Force games instilled core values of discipline, teamwork, and adaptability—principles I apply to every aspect of my professional life.Specializing in commercial real estate and business banking, I craft tailored financial solutions to address complex client needs. In both Colorado and California, I’ve been a top producer, lending over $15M annually. My client-first approach, combined with in-depth industry knowledge, has allowed me to cultivate long-term relationships and solve challenging problems effectively.I am passionate about empowering teams, developing talent, and driving operational excellence across all business functions. Whether leading new business initiatives, optimizing sales processes, managing risk, or building high-performing teams, I always focus on delivering exceptional results. I thrive in fast-paced environments, and I’m driven to turn strategy into action while pushing for meaningful change and creating lasting value for both clients and teams.

Experience

1. VP, Business Banking

   Western Alliance Bank

   Sep 2025 — Present · Henderson, NV, US

   As VP of Business Banking, I focus on building and strengthening relationships with businesses of all sizes, helping them achieve their financial goals with tailored banking solutions. My role centers on business development, relationship management, and providing strategic lending expertise to support growth and long term success. I specialize in C&I lending, CRE lending, and SBA loans. By combining personalized service with deep industry knowledge, I work as a trusted advisor for business owners, delivering flexible financing and banking solutions.

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Sports Management

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Team Building
• Sports
• Baseball
• Sports Writing
• Public Relations
• Organization
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Training
• Fitness
• Professional Sports
• Team Leadership
• Archtics
• Coaching
• Athletic Training
• Ticket Sales
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Sponsorship
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Athletics
• Facebook
• Olympic Sport
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Sponsorship Activation
• Sports Management
• Time Management
• Hockey
• Ice Hockey
• Sponsorship Sales
• Customer Service
• Sports Coaching
• Microsoft Office
• System Administration