West Valley National Bank is the West Valley's first locally owned and operated community bank. Founded by local business leaders, the Bank fills a much needed niche. For too long, the West Valley was served only by large institutions led by out of state ownership and management. We want to help local businesses control their own destiny by providing exceptional financial services delivered by local residents. Read More


Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Steven BalesSteven Bales Jr.

Steven Bales Jr., a fifth-generation Arizonan, is President of Bales Hay Sales in Buckeye. Bales farms alfalfa hay, cotton and small grains on approximately 2,500 acres in the area of Buckeye and Rainbow Valley, including his original family homestead on Beloat Road, named for his great-great-grandfather. A graduate of the University of Arizona (Agricultural Economics), Steven is the current President of the Maricopa County Farm Bureau. He is also Vice-President of the Arizona Cotton Growers Association and serves on the board of the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation.

Mr. Bales has been extensively involved in organizations relating to agriculture. He has served as a community director of Farm Services Agency Board and on the Board of the Arizona Cotton Growers Association. Mr. Bales was recently elected to the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Timothy BidwillTimothy Bidwill

Timothy Bidwill has served for the last three years as vice president of cbdiversified, a family-owned real estate development company with landholdings in Glendale. Prior to that, Bidwill, an attorney, worked on the project for what would ultimately become University of Phoenix Stadium in 2000 after relocating to Arizona from Washington, DC. He served in the legal department of the Arizona Cardinals before joining Land Strategies for nearly eight years as western regional manager. In that role, he served on the project team that oversaw site location, design and construction of the $455 million stadium. Prior to his move to Arizona, Bidwill worked on Capitol Hill for the National Gambling Impact Study Commission from 1997-1999. Bidwill also has an interest in agriculture, having been a California citrus grower since 1999. Bidwill earned his bachelor of science degree from Santa Clara University in 1994 and his J.D. from Georgetown Law in 1997.

Bidwill was honored by the Phoenix Business Journal by making its Forty under 40 Class of 2009.

Dr. Jamie C. CavalierDr. Jamie C. Cavaliere

Jamie Cavaliere has worked in higher education and public service for over 30 years. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Psychology and Instructional Technology from Arizona State University, an MA in Management and Organizational Behavior from the University of Phoenix, and a BA in Vocal Music Performance from Regis University. She is currently a consultant in organizational, team, and human development with an emphasis in communication and strategic planning. Previously, Dr. Cavaliere was the National Director of Strategic Services for SunGuard Higher Education working with colleges and universities nation-wide.

Locally, Dr. Cavaliere worked at Mesa Community College and the Maricopa Community College District Office. At MCC, held various positions including business faculty and Executive Assistant to the President. At the district level, she coordinated the technology and organizational behavior training function for the District Office and colleges. She served as Chair of her husband's campaign committee in his successful bid for re-election as a Goodyear City Councilman in 2005. She has served on campaign committees for other elected officials and citizens' committees for the City of Goodyear. In addition, Jamie is a working artist and professional singer.

William W. Drury Jr.William W. Drury Jr.

William W. Drury, Jr., is a Shareholder with the Phoenix Arizona law firm of Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA. He is a trial attorney who has practiced law in the State of Arizona for nearly 30 years and focuses his practice on the areas of product liability, health care liability, commercial litigation, and transportation litigation. Mr. Drury is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. He has served as Vice Chairman, Chairman, and Chairman Emeritus of ALFA International. Drury is a co-founder of the Make-A-Wish-Foundation of America and is a member of the Drake University Board of Trustees.

Joseph L. EcheverriaJoseph L. Echeverria

Joseph L. Echeverria, is a fifth-generation Arizonan born and raised in Buckeye, AZ. He completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at Arizona State University in 2000 and his law degree at the University of Arizona in 2003. After graduating from law school, Echeverria practiced law at a large law firm in Phoenix where he represented local and national developers in the acquisition, leasing, sales and financing of real estate. In 2006, Echeverria returned to farming in the West Valley.

Dr. Robert GuyetteDr. Robert Guyette: Chairman - West Valley Bancorp

Robert Guyette MD, DMD is a physician and dentist specializing in Facial Cosmetic and Oral surgery. His practice has served both the East and West Valley since 1989. He is also the founder and owner of GuyCor Development which develops medical, dental and mixed use projects. Dr. Guyette has served on the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners (BOMEX) as well as local, state and national medical and dental organizations. From 1998 to 2000 he was one of six physician directors of the Arizona BOMEX. He is a cofounder of the Phoenix Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a former president of the state organization.

In 1996, along with his wife and staff, Dr. Guyette founded a free Facial Surgery Clinic in Guaymas, Mexico helping children with cleft lip and palate and other facial deformities.

Dr. Mark LonquistDr. Mark Lonquist

Dr. Lonquist has been practicing medicine in Goodyear since 1995. He completed his undergrad degree in Biochemistry at the University of Victoria and then his medical training at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Dr. Lonquist is very active in the medical community. He is Chairman of the Department of Medicine and is a member of the Medical Executive Committee of West Valley Hospital .He participated on various committees and served on the Board for Primecare Network. Dr Lonquist is also involved in the development of medical buildings in Goodyear and Avondale. He was part of a team that just completed a merger with 40 physicians to form Integrated Medical Services, a multi-specialty medical group.

David VeilletteDavid Veillette

David Veillette is the President and CEO of Cancer Treatment Center of America's Western Regional Medical Center in Goodyear, Arizona. His career in health care spans 34 years in both clinical and leadership roles. Veillette is past President and Chief Executive Officer of The Indiana Heart Hospital, a fully digital heart hospital, and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Heart Center, LLC in Oklahoma City. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of CardCon, Inc. a consultation firm specializing in Healthcare development and implementation of new facilities.

A community activist, Veillette is a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary International, a member of the Valley of the Sun YMCA Board, an honorary Commander of Luke AFB, a member of the White Tanks Rotary Club and one of the West Valley 24.

Candace D. WiestCandace D. Wiest: President/CEO West Valley National Bank

Ms. Wiest was the President of Inland Empire National Bank from 1993 to 2006. She was the seventh President in the Bank’s nine year history when she accepted the post. When she became President, the bank had classified loans (problem loans) equal to 300% of its capital, and had posted a $2.7 million dollar operating loss. Today, Inland Empire National Bank is a financially successful and well respected community bank that ranks favorably within its peer group. Ms. Wiest was the first woman ever elected as a Class A Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for a three year term beginning in 2003. She was re-elected for a second term in 2006. She has served on the FRBSF Audit Committee from 2003 to 2006. Ms. Wiest served on the Fed's Bank Performance Committee and was Chair of the Public Information Committee. She retired in 2009. Ms. Wiest has received numerous awards and community recognition.

Shelby CarlShelby Carl, Director Emeritus

Mr. Carl received his BS in Horticulture with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Arizona in 1952 after serving in the Navy. He earned his Masters degree in Entomology in 1953, with a minor in plant pathology. Mr. Carl is President and founder of FC & Associate Consulting, marketing & technical consultants to chemical industry.

Mr. Carl has served as the Founding President of the Agri-Business Council, as President and director of the Arizona Ag Association, as a director for the Western AgChemical Assn and on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Boys Ranch.