Sunwest Bank appointed Jason Watson its new senior vice president, Utah regional president. In this role, Watson will be responsible for the development and coordination of all banking relationships, including profitability, strategic goals and policies. He will also be responsible for creating and managing a cross-functional strategy to grow revenue in the local market through the growth of client and prospective client relationships.
“We are delighted to have Jason join Sunwest Bank,” Carson Lappetito, president of Sunwest Bank, said. “With his extensive background in commercial banking, he’s a valuable addition to our Utah market. His wealth of experience promises significant benefits for our clients.”
Prior to his current role as Utah regional president, Watson was a senior vice president, senior relationship manager at Hillcrest Bank/NBH, where he was responsible through the art of relationship management to acquire and develop and retain a commercial banking portfolio of clients ranging from $5 million revenue to $250 million revenue for the State of Utah. Previously, Watson lead business development efforts for Eide Bailly, Zions Bank as well as Wells Fargo.
Watson attended Weber State University studying Professional Sales. He has also served as president of MountainWest Capital Network, as well as several boards and committees throughout the state of Utah in his 26+ year banking professional career.
“It has been fantastic getting to learn all about Sunwest bank and the wonderful history it has already had here in Utah for many years,” Watson said. “I am honored to join such a wonderful organization and look forward to the team of people I will be working with.”
