First Western Trust Appoints Alison Timboe as Senior Vice President, Trust Officer in Jackson Hole
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First Western Trust (NASDAQ: MYFW) appointed Alison Timboe as Senior Vice President, Trust Officer in its Jackson Hole, Wyoming office. Timboe has nearly two decades of experience in estate planning, fiduciary advisory, and trust administration for high-net-worth individuals and families.
She will strengthen trust services in Wyoming and support clients across First Western’s Western markets.
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News Market Reaction – MYFW
On the day this news was published, MYFW declined 1.13%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
MYFW is up 0.21%, while peers show mixed moves: CBNA +0.68%, FUNC +0.87%, ISBA +3.91%, CFFI +0.45%, and PWOD -2.76%, indicating stock-specific rather than broad sector-driven trading.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | +1.3% | Stronger net income, higher margin, and deposit growth drove a modest gain. |
| Apr 07 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +1.7% | Scheduling of Q1 2026 results and conference call slightly lifted shares. |
| Mar 06 | Leadership appointment | Neutral | -1.7% | New Scottsdale Market President announcement coincided with a small share decline. |
| Jan 22 | Q4 2025 earnings | Positive | -8.8% | Improved Q4 2025 metrics and book value met with a notable selloff. |
| Jan 16 | Community initiative | Neutral | -1.1% | Boulder digital art installation news aligned with a modest negative price move. |
Recent history shows generally positive reactions to earnings but more mixed or negative moves around neutral or strategic news items.
Over the last several months, MYFW has reported improving financial performance, including Q1 2026 net income of $6.2M and expanding net interest margin, with a +1.34% move on that earnings release. Prior Q4 2025 earnings triggered a sharper -8.81% reaction despite higher book value and loan growth. Non-earnings news, such as leadership appointments in new markets and community-focused initiatives, have seen modest negative price responses. Today’s Jackson Hole trust appointment continues the strategic expansion narrative seen in the March 6 Scottsdale leadership announcement.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights MYFW’s continued focus on expanding its trust and fiduciary platform in attractive Western wealth markets. Adding an experienced Senior Vice President, Trust Officer in Jackson Hole aligns with earlier leadership expansion moves and growing trust and investment management fees cited in recent filings. Investors may track how Wyoming trust-situs capabilities, broader technology investments, and capital deployment decisions, including the new $5,000,000 repurchase authorization, contribute to earnings power and franchise value over time.
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JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Western Trust, a subsidiary of First Western Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYFW), announces the appointment of Alison Timboe as Senior Vice President, Trust Officer in its Jackson Hole office in Wyoming. With nearly two decades of experience in estate planning, fiduciary advisory, and trust administration, Timboe brings deep expertise working with high-net-worth individuals and families navigating complex wealth and legacy planning needs.
Timboe joins First Western Trust following senior trust advisory roles at leading private banks, most recently serving as a Senior Trust Advisor at Wells Fargo Private Bank. Throughout her career, she has partnered with financial advisors, attorneys, and families to design and administer trusts, guide beneficiaries and trustees, establish clear expectations for beneficiaries, and implement estate and tax planning strategies tailored to each family’s goals.
As Senior Vice President, Trust Officer, Timboe will focus on strengthening First Western Trust’s trust services in Wyoming while supporting clients across the firm’s Western markets. She will partner with clients and their advisors to develop customized trust strategies and help families leverage the advantages of Wyoming trust situs.
“Alison’s experience and depth in trust and fiduciary advisory work make her a tremendous addition to our Jackson Hole team,” said Jake Lamarine, Market President for First Western Trust in Jackson Hole. “Wyoming continues to be an important trust jurisdiction, and Alison brings the technical expertise, relationship mindset, and local commitment that our clients expect.”
Timboe commented:
“I’m excited to join a firm that prioritizes thoughtful, personalized trust solutions and empowers advisors to truly serve clients’ long-term goals,” said Timboe. “What stood out to me about First Western Trust is its entrepreneurial culture, strong local presence, and commitment to building trust services across the West. The firm’s Wyoming trust situs, flexibility in serving as a trustee, and ability to design more customized trust solutions create meaningful opportunities to help families and their advisors structure plans that truly reflect their goals. I look forward to helping grow the trust business here in Wyoming and supporting clients throughout the region.”
Originally from Southern California, Timboe has lived in Jackson Hole for the past several years and has begun building connections within the local community. She has become involved in regional nonprofit initiatives, supporting organizations that encourage women entrepreneurs and participating in volunteer efforts including Habitat for Humanity.
Timboe holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law and Graduate School, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of San Diego.
Serving Jackson Hole and the Rocky Mountain Region
First Western Trust serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners throughout Jackson Hole, Rock Springs, and Pinedale with integrated banking, lending, and wealth management solutions tailored to the complexities of substantial wealth. Rooted in the communities we serve, our team delivers personalized guidance designed to help clients navigate evolving financial needs with clarity and confidence.
About First Western Trust
We are the financial home for wealth creators across the West who have worked for something worth building, protecting, and passing on. We partner with clients at defining moments in their financial journeys — when success creates new opportunities, added complexity, and important decisions about what comes next.
Through a personalized and holistic approach, we integrate every dimension of our clients’ financial lives into one clear path forward. By combining private banking, commercial banking, lending, trust, investment management, and wealth planning under one relationship-driven model, we help simplify complexity and deliver thoughtful guidance through every stage of wealth.
Headquartered in Denver, First Western Trust serves high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and entrepreneurs across Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, and Montana.
Media Contact
Nicole Zimmermann
Head of Marketing, First Western Trust
720-582-2825 | Nicole.Zimmermann@myfw.com
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