For Immediate Release: Southwest Heritage Bank Appoints Dave Porter as Market President
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, September 20, 2024. Southwest Heritage Bank (SWHB or Bank), formerly Bank 34 and Commerce Bank of Arizona, announces the appointment of Dave Porter as local Market President.
“One of our new bank’s key operating principles is to maintain strong, local leadership in each of our key markets,” said SWHB Board Chair and CEO, Ciaran McMullan. “Unlike the big national and regional banks, our leaders live, work and lend in the communities they serve, and today’s announcement reinforces our commitment to this model.”
Dave Porter has been appointed Market President for the Bank’s offices in Scottsdale and Gilbert, Arizona, SWHB Bank President, Chris Webster stated, “Dave is a lifelong native of Scottsdale and a highly accomplished senior commercial banking officer.”  Webster further remarked, “we couldn’t be more fortunate to have Dave leading our local market teams in the Phoenix area.”
Mr. Porter said, “I am honored to be part of Southwest Heritage Bank, a company that is committed to partnering with small businesses and helping them achieve their goals. I am also proud to work with a team of dedicated co-workers who are eager to support the many charitable organizations in our community that need our help.”
Mr. Porter and his family reside in Scottsdale where he is active throughout the community.
With offices in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tucson and Green Valley, Arizona as well as Alamogordo and Las Cruses, New Mexico, SWHB is a full-service community bank catering to small and mid-size businesses and real estate professionals, primarily throughout Arizona and New Mexico. SWHB’s parent company is Bancorp 34, Inc., a single bank holding company. The company is traded over the counter as BCTF. For additional information, please visit:  www.swhbank.com .