Carol Streets Joins First Western Trust Bank's Cherry Creek Office

First Western Trust Bank (www.fwtb.com), the best private bank for the Western wealth management client, formally announced today that Carol Streets will join First Western Trust Bank as President of the Cherry Creek Office, which is located at 233 Milwaukee Street in Denver, Colo.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 30, 2008 -- First Western Trust Bank (www.fwtb.com), the best private bank for the Western wealth management client, formally announced today that Carol Streets will join First Western Trust Bank as President of the Cherry Creek Office, which is located at 233 Milwaukee Street in Denver, Colo.

As President of First Western Trust Bank's Cherry Creek office, Mrs. Streets is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm's robust private banking offering, which includes a range of customized banking, investment management, trust, and wealth planning solutions. First Western has seen a significant increase in the number of wealthy individuals and families seeking tailored personal investment and wealth management services.

"Carol has a clear understanding of what the western entrepreneur wants," said Don Silversmith, Chairman of First Western Trust Bank, Cherry Creek. "Her experience will help us deliver superior service and the highest level of private banking solutions to our clients."

Mrs. Streets joins First Western Trust Bank with more than 23 years of experience in banking with an emphasis in commercial real estate lending. Eighteen years were spent in the North Florida market and the last five years were spent in the Denver market. Most recently, Mrs. Streets held executive-level positions with a well-known local trust bank in Denver where she gained invaluable experience in meeting the financial needs of high net worth individuals. Mrs. Streets earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Florida State University. She has also participated in a number of local community and non-profit programs, including board positions with the Ronald McDonald House and North Florida MS Society.

"With the uncertainty and volatility in today's markets, investors are looking for a truly integrated delivery of banking, investment management and trust services," said Lou Clinton, President of First Western Trust Bank, Colorado. "Carol's leadership will ensure that we continue to build the best private bank for the western wealth management client."

About First Western Trust Bank

First Western Trust Bank, the West's premier private bank and trust company, is the only private bank to comprehensively integrate private banking, investment management, personal trust and wealth planning for high net worth individuals and their families. With $1.37 billion under management, First Western fields a team of experienced professionals to deliver personalized wealth management solutions for each individual client. First Western Trust Bank has offices in downtown Denver, Boulder, Cherry Creek, and Fort Collins that specialize in serving the needs of the entrepreneurial spirit of the West. An office in Scottsdale, AZ and the Denver Tech Center will be opening in 2008. For more information, please visit www.fwtb.com or call 303-531-8100.

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