Taralee Muhli joined Bank of the West as vice president, SBA business development officer. In this role, Muhli is responsible for providing SBA 504 and 7(a) loans to small- and medium-sized business clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding areas.

Muhli has more than 18 years of industry experience in both SBA and conventional lending. Muhli previously worked in various roles at Well Fargo Bank, most recently serving as commercial relationship manager.