Enterprise Bank & Trust, the banking subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp announced that Joe Bleyle has been named senior vice president and director of commercial real estate lending for the Arizona region. Bleyle will lead an expanded effort to provide commercial real estate financing for mid-sized Arizona businesses, developers and investors.
Bleyle was formerly senior vice president responsible for managing the bank’s assets acquired as part of its FDIC-assisted acquisitions. He will continue to oversee the team managing those assets in addition to his new responsibilities.
Bleyle joined Enterprise in 2011 after serving in senior-level positions at Wells Fargo and First National Bank of Arizona. He previously served as chief financial officer for a local commercial real estate developer.
Bleyle holds an MBA and BS in Finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the NAIOP.
Joining Bleyle on the bank’s commercial real estate team is Ann McCartney, Senior Vice President, Private Banking. McCartney, who also joined the Bank in 2011, has an extensive background in banking and real estate. She previously held senior positions with Keystone Commercial Capital and First National Bank of Arizona among others. In addition to her new duties, McCartney will continue to serve as a private banker for Enterprise clients.
McCartney earned an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BS in Real Estate from Arizona State University. She has served on numerous industry and philanthropic boards and serves as an expert witness for commercial real estate disputes.
“With both banking and real estate industry experience, Bleyle is well-equipped for his new leadership role,” said Jack Barry, Chairman of Enterprise Bank & Trust’s Arizona region. “Along with Ann McCartney, this team has knowledge and expertise in Arizona’s commercial real estate industry. We look forward to increasing our involvement in this important sector.”
