MY FW - Key Persons


Adam Hubbell


Alex Giuliani


Alex Rassmussen

As Market President of First Western Trust's Denver Tech Center office, Alex is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

Ann Heinz


Anne Elmquist


Ben Smith


Betsy Burns


Bill Gilbert

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
As the Executive Director of Enterprise Technology, Bill is responsible for overseeing and managing the technology infrastructure, systems, and strategies at First Western Trust.

Bret John Giuliani


Brian Coakley


Brian Weldon

As Market President of First Western Trust's Cherry Creek office, Brian structures unique banking and lending solutions for clients, working, and growing with them at every stage of their journey.

Charles Bantis

Job Titles:
  • Market President of Our Aspen
  • Resort Region President
As Market President of our Aspen office and the Resort Region President, Charles is responsible for the day-to-day operations and business development of the resort teams throughout Colorado.

Chris Bonner


Christine Joseph

As Market President of First Western Trust's Phoenix office, Christine is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

Cory Brown


David Gruen


David Matthews

Job Titles:
  • Market President of First Western Trust 's Scottsdale
As Market President of First Western Trust's Scottsdale office, Dave takes in the full breadth of a client's desired goals and develops a practical effective plan to add the most value for the client, no matter the complexity of the transaction.

Don Silversmith

Don Silversmith leads our risk management team where he provides insurance services to high-net-worth individuals.

Enif Michael


Hank Leines


James Scott

Job Titles:
  • Chief Experience Officer
As Chief Experience Officer, James is responsible for overseeing and improving the overall experience that clients, associates, and other stakeholders have with First Western.

Jeff Collins


Jimmy Vercellino


Joe Ballestrasse

Job Titles:
  • Market President of First Western Trust 's Broomfield
As Market President of First Western Trust's Broomfield office, Joe connects with clients to under their needs and engages his team of talented professionals to help clients achieve their goals.

Joe O'Brien

Job Titles:
  • Denver Market President
As Denver Market President, Joe O'Brien applies his industry knowledge to solve problems, provide successful outcomes, stay in communication with clients, and proactively anticipate what lies ahead.

Joe Short

Job Titles:
  • Golden Market President
As Golden Market President, Joe is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

John Sawyer

As Chief Investment Officer, John is responsible for developing First Western's overall investment strategy and leading the company's Investment Policy Committee.

Julie Courkamp - COO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • President
Julie Courkamp presently holds the role of President and Chief Operating Officer, where she is also a member of the Board of Directors. Julie leads a dedicated team of more than 150 professionals committed to assisting high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions in the growth, preservation, and management of their wealth. Her strategic leadership is pivotal in realizing our mission to be the premier private bank for Western wealth management clients.

Justin Crowley


Kirk Sanders


Luke Kingsley


Matt Gorr

Job Titles:
  • As Northern Colorado Regional President and Market Chairman, Matt Establishes Trust in the Community, and Uses a Wholistic Approach to Work With Clients to Satisfy All Facets of Their Financial Needs

Matthew Wiens


Michael Glass

Job Titles:
  • Market President of First Western Trust 's Vail
As Market President of First Western Trust's Vail office, Michael is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

Mike Eden

Job Titles:
  • Market President of First Western Trust 's Jackson Hole
As Market President of First Western Trust's Jackson Hole office, Mike is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

Mo Robinson


Peter Taylor


Sarah Heisey


Scott Lawley

Job Titles:
  • Chief Credit Officer
As Chief Credit Officer, Scott is responsible for our asset quality, including private banking, commercial and real estate loans.

Scott Prince


Scott Wylie

In 2002 recognizing the need for an integrated approach for delivering financial services to the growing affluent market Scott Wylie co-founded First Western Trust.

Suzanne Johnson

Job Titles:
  • As Denver Metro Regional President, Suzanne Johnson Is Responsible for Building and Strengthening New and Existing Client Relationships
As Denver Metro Regional President, Suzanne Johnson is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

Tim Morphy

As Director of Wealth Management for First Western Trust's Los Angeles office, Tim is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

Todd Whittemore

As President, Residential Mortgage, Todd oversees the sales and service operations for First Western's residential mortgage division across Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, and California.