Long-Time Valley Banker Joins Community Bank as President & CEO

Gainey Business Bank is pleased to announce that Rob Schwister has joined its Executive Management team as President and CEO.

Rob Schwister is an experienced community banking leader, with over 22 years of experience helping small business owners in the Valley make sound financial decisions. Most recently he served as Executive Vice President & Director of Banking Programs for Equipment Leasing Services, LLC. Prior to that, Mr. Schwister very successfully built the Arizona banking business for Alerus Financial, the last twelve years as the Arizona Market President. In addition to his work as a community banker, Rob has served his community through various non-profits throughout his career, including the Board of Managers of the Scottsdale/PV YMCA, the Board of Directors of Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, and the Arizona Bankers Association.

“Gainey Business Bank could not be happier with the addition of Rob to lead our bank. Rob brings extensive experience and reach in the Valley, a proven track record as a business builder, a strong leader and with a passion for community banking. Rob is the perfect person to lead our institution through the growth and success we anticipate in the Scottsdale and Phoenix market,” said Jim Unruh, Chairman of Gainey Business Bank. “The addition of Rob to our management team further strengthens my confidence in the vision I have for Gainey moving forward.”

Rob Schwister added, “I am honored to join the Gainey team, and I am looking forward to continuing the commitment to support businesses throughout the State of Arizona. I believe strongly that the business community needs access to high-quality banking services, and Gainey Business Bank is well-positioned to fill that need. I look forward to helping the entire team serve our clients with the utmost care.”

Gainey Business Bank is an FDIC insured Community bank based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its purpose is to help the rapidly growing sector of Arizona based, small‐to-medium sized businesses grow and prosper.