Our Leaders

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.

As Chief Financial Officer, Julie oversees all accounting and finance functions. Julie works directly with our board of directors and banking regulators relative to current financial position and forecasted performance. 

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

As Regional President, Josh is responsible for managing the operations and associates of First Western Trust’s regional offices. Josh proactively seeks new business solution opportunities and strengthens relationships with current clients.

As President of Product Groups and Commercial Banking, Gary is responsible for growing and leading the company’s teams of subject matter experts.

As Regional President of Arizona, Dan is responsible for the overall direction and strategy of the Arizona team and is involved with all aspects of client relationship management.

As President of our Phoenix office, Chad is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing wealth, investment management, trust, and private banking client relationships for First Western Trust. 

As President of our Aspen office, Charles is responsible for the day-to-day operations and business development of the Aspen team.

As President of our Boulder office, Eric is responsible for building and strengthening client relationships in commercial and consumer lending, including all aspects of private banking. 

As President of our Jackson Hole office, Jim is involved in all aspects of client relationships, wealth and investment management, business development, and the day-to-day operations of the office.

As Chairman of our Jackson Hole office, Kay is responsible for growing and maintaining client relationships in wealth planning, investment management, private banking, and trust and estate planning.

As Chairman of our Boulder office, Matt is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships in the Boulder community.

As President of our Cherry Creek office, Omar Chyou is responsible for building and strengthening client relationships in wealth planning, investment management, commercial and consumer lending, and private banking.

As President of our Denver office, Suzanne Johnson is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

As President of First Western Trust’s DTC/Cherry Hills office, Timothy is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing client relationships.

As President of our Scottsdale office, Trish is responsible for building and strengthening new and existing wealth, investment management, trust, and private banking client relationships.