Chris Pannacciulli Email & Phone Number

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE BANKERChris Pannacciulli is a Senior Director of Aerospace, Defense and Government Contracting for Western Alliance Bank.With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Pannacciulli joined the Western Alliance Bank team in 2024. He offers strategic guidance, products and solutions tailored to the unique needs of aerospace, defense and government services firms nationwide. He specializes in credit solutions for acquisitions, working capital, international trade, equipment financing and recapitalizations, as well as risk mitigation through foreign exchange and interest rate programs. He also focuses on optimizing corporate treasury management structures.Before joining Western Alliance Bank, Mr. Pannacciulli was Head of Aerospace & Defense Commercial Banking for the Pacific Southwest Region at Bank of America, Senior Credit Risk Officer at Wells Fargo, and National Credit Products Team Manager at Citibank. He has previously earned his Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation and his Credit Risk Certification (CRC). Mr. Pannacciulli earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Rutgers University, School of Business. In addition to his role at the bank, he serves as the Chairman of the Aerospace & Defense Forum, San Diego Chapter, and is a member of several industry organizations, including :• Aero Club of Southern California• Aero Club of Washington DC• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)• Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)• Association of the US Army (AUSA)• Helicopter Association International (HAI)• National Aeronautic Association (NAA)• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)• Navy League of the United States• Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA)• San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC)