Each year, PTK magazine — a publication of AZ Big Media — honors the talented people and compelling projects across Arizona’s commercial real estate landscape. Each day leading up to the PTK launch party, we will be spotlighting the influential professionals and projects featured in the 2027 edition of PTK. Today, meet the Arizona commercial real estate lenders to know in 2027.
AZ Big Media will host a launch party to commemorate the 2027 edition of PTK in on Oct. 29, 2026. The Presenting Sponsors for the PTK 2027 edition magazine launch party are Lincoln and Harvard Investments; the Premier Sponsor is Wolverine Builders; the Event Sponsors are DFDG Architecture and Layton; the Photobooth Sponsor is Chasse Building Team; the Digital Sponsor is ModLogics Commercial Furniture Solutions; the Social Media Sponsor is Tempe Mechanical; the Red Carpet Sponsor is Concord General Contracting; the Entertainment Sponsor is Gensler; the Appetizer Sponsor is Stevens-Leinweber Construction; the Dessert Sponsor is Arizona Escrow & Financial; the Lanyard Sponsor is BPR Companies; the Beverage Sponsor is LGE Design Build; the Valet Sponsor is Clayco; the Interactive Champagne Wall Sponsor is PDO, a studio of RDC; the Floral Sponsor is Empire Paving; the Seating Sponsor is Corporate Interior Systems; the Champagne Sponsor is Milhaus; and the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers. For more information, click here.
David Lyons
Executive vice president and Southern Region president
National Bank of Arizona
BACKGROUND: Lyons joined National Bank of Arizona over 21 years ago and has more than 30 years of banking and real estate experience in Tucson. He is responsible for the management of the Southern Region including commercial and industrial lending and real estate, as well as lending and portfolio management. A native of Tucson, Lyons has family ties in the city that date back generations and is also very active in the community.
Jim Pierson
Managing director
Walker & Dunlop
BACKGROUND: With over 32 years of commercial real estate finance experience, Pierson has originated over $5 billion in loans and has been active in the Phoenix market since 1990.
SURPRISING FACT: “My wife and I have raised four children, including two daughters with a rare genetic disorder, and that experience has profoundly shaped how I lead. It taught me resilience, patience, and the importance of meeting people where they are, both personally and professionally.”
Lucy Ray
Senior vice president
Western Alliance Bank
BACKGROUND: In her role, Ray is responsible for sourcing and providing acquisition, construction, bridge and term financing solutions for commercial real estate investors and developers.
SOURCE OF PRIDE: “Helping our clients navigate the regional banking crisis of 2023. Like many others, I woke up to shocking headlines and sharply declining stock prices. Rather than focusing on the noise, our team concentrated on what mattered most: supporting our clients to make informed decisions during a pivotal moment.”
Tim Storey
Principal
Gantry
BACKGROUND: Since opening the firm’s Arizona office, Storey has consistently ranked amongst the top producers and has been involved in over $2 billion worth of production in that time period, with a focus on the origination of both debt and equity.
Victoria Portacci
Commercial real estate relationship manager
BOK Financial
BACKGROUND: As a relationship manager focused on construction and bridge financing, Portacci partners with developers and investors to finance projects. Over the last three years, she has built a commercial real estate portfolio exceeding $400 million.
SURPRISING FACT: “Outside of banking, I compete in the hunter/jumper circuit with my horse, Cider. I currently compete in the 1.20-meter divisions and was also on ASU’s Equestrian team.”
