Barbara Wurtz

Barbara Wurtz is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in commercial underwriting and banking. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Director of Commercial Underwriting at Comerica Bank since April 2022, Wurtz leads a team of 68 colleagues across California, managing multiple specialty businesses including Technology & Life Sciences and Commercial Real Estate. Prior to this role, Wurtz held various positions including National Manager of Commercial Real Estate & Construction Underwriting at Banc of California and Vice President roles at Zions Bancorporation, Bank of the West, HSBC, and Wells Fargo. Wurtz began their career as a Private Banker at Bank of America and is an MBA candidate at The University of Texas at Dallas, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine/Psychology from the University of Maryland.